Robinhood GameStop Trading Controversy (2021)

In early 2021, the Robinhood GameStop trading controversy saw retail investors from platforms like Reddit's WallStreetBets drive up GameStop (GME) stock prices sharply. Robinhood and other brokers briefly restricted buying, citing risk concerns, sparking accusations of favoritism toward Wall Street. This incident ignited debates on market fairness and the influence of retail investors versus institutional interests. Regulatory scrutiny ensued, questioning trading practices and highlighting the evolving role of social media in financial markets.