Robinhood Derivatives, LLC has begun rolling out CME Group’s futures products to U.S. retail investors, marking a significant expansion in the trading platform’s offerings. The rollout, announced Wednesday, includes futures contracts across equities, cryptocurrencies, foreign exchange, metals, and energy.
The integration will give eligible Robinhood customers access to futures linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as well as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), major currency pairs, gold, silver, copper, crude oil, and natural gas. The phased rollout is expected to reach all eligible users in the coming weeks.
Top Executives Speak on the Integration
Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group, emphasized the growing demand for futures trading among retail investors. “Expanding retail access to futures is an integral step in educating and empowering this new crop of investors,” Winkler said.
Robinhood is introducing a new mobile trading interface designed for future transactions. JB Mackenzie, Robinhood’s Vice President and General Manager of Futures and International, said the platform aims to provide a streamlined trading experience with competitive pricing.
The move comes as retail traders increasingly explore futures markets, seeking alternatives beyond traditional stock and options trading. Both companies are offering educational materials, including online courses and video content, to help traders understand futures markets and strategies.
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, has been expanding its retail presence as futures trading gains popularity among self-directed investors. Robinhood’s expansion into futures trading follows its previous efforts to broaden its financial product offerings.