Coinbase and Robinhood Affected by AWS Cloud Outage

AWS Outage Hits Coinbase and Robinhood With Service Disruptions

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Key Takeaways

An AWS cloud issue on October 20 caused service problems for Coinbase and Robinhood, which affected user access and trading functionality;
Coinbase's mobile app and Base platform were hit hardest, with users facing login failures, trade delays, and fund withdrawal issues;
Both companies confirmed recovery by October 21, but said they will continue monitoring to ensure stability and prevent further issues.

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On October 20, a technical issue in Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud infrastructure led to service problems for several online platforms, including Coinbase $2.82B and Robinhood.

AWS confirmed the issue after it began and later said that systems relying on the affected region had mostly recovered. In an update, AWS stated that it would continue monitoring the situation and share more details when available.

Coinbase experienced trouble due to errors and slow response times in AWS’s Northern Virginia data center. The result was a breakdown of Coinbase’s mobile app.

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Users had trouble signing in, submitting trades, and moving funds. Coinbase’s other product, Base, was also affected.

Coinbase said that some users were beginning to regain access, but their team was continuing to address the situation with urgency.

According to the latest update on October 21, the exchange shared on X:

Coinbase systems have recovered after today's AWS outage. While we do not expect any more instability, we will continue to monitor the situation.

Robinhood was not hit as hard but did experience some problems. Users noted delays in order processing and issues with its API.

In an October 21 post on X, the platform announced:

Following issues due to AWS, Robinhood services are now operating normally. We appreciate your patience and will continue to monitor the situation.

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