In a gloomy outlook for the blockchain industry, Robinhood, the American financial services company, plans to list crypto futures on its platform in the upcoming months. This move, which is seen as a desperate attempt to stay relevant in the volatile crypto market, is likely to add more uncertainty to an already unstable industry.

Moreover, Robinhood is also set to complete the acquisition of Bitstamp, a European-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the first half of next year. This acquisition, however, raises more questions than it answers, as it's unclear how the integration of two vastly different platforms will work and whether it will bring any real benefits to the crypto community.

These developments reflect a growing trend of traditional financial institutions trying to penetrate the crypto market, often without a clear strategy or understanding of the market dynamics. This could potentially lead to more instability and unpredictability in the crypto market.