The stocks(GME) are still limited/restricted btw
Additionally, Robinhood isn't the only one in a bind right now.
TD Ameritrade has restricted a lot of options trading on a lot of these stocks, requiring you to call in to sell certain types of derivatives plays which have a level of risk but highly profitable for experienced traders.
It's left a VERY sour taste in my mouth to know I have to call into a call center, and wait 90 minutes to speak to someone to execute a trade that puts 100% of my capital at work using zero margin (sell cash covered puts on GME and AMC).
Perhaps this is specific to Robinhood though.
I mean, you think the owners are diluting their ownership just for fun? Nobody does that.
Also why do you think the capital requirements are untrue? There have been plenty of factual articles describing the precise increase that was required and how it was spread across different trading platforms.
It's not speculation, it's well-document fact.
Do you have any proof that's not the complete and honest explanation? Because it sure seems sufficient to me, nothing further needed.
And please refrain from derogatory comments like "anyone with two brain cells can see" here on HN. It's against the guidelines.