CME Group and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC have begun rolling out futures products on the Robinhood mobile app. The launch will expand over the coming weeks to include all eligible Robinhood customers in the US.

Robinhood Adds CME Group Futures Trading

“Demand for futures has skyrocketed as a new generation of self-directed traders is seeking diversified investment opportunities,” said Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group.

The available futures cover five major asset classes. These include contracts tied to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Other offerings include Bitcoin , ether, major currency pairs, gold, silver, copper, crude oil, and natural gas.

“Expanding retail access to futures trading is an integral step in educating and empowering this new crop of investors, and we look forward to working with Robinhood to continue providing the products and resources needed to tap into today's most important markets,” Winkler added.

Futures Education from CME Group, Robinhood

“We're rolling out an elegant new mobile trading ladder that we built from scratch and allows customers to trade simply and efficiently at the speed of a tap,” said JB Mackenzie, VP and GM of Futures and International at Robinhood.

CME Group provides educational resources through CME Institute and Futures Fundamentals. These include online courses, webinars, and tutorials. Robinhood also offers learning materials, including futures articles and upcoming YouTube videos explaining futures trading.

“This reimagined experience, coupled with some of the lowest fees in the industry, makes trading futures at Robinhood an easy decision,” Mackenzie added.

Robinhood Launches Desktop Trading Platform

In October 2024, Robinhood Markets expanded its offerings with the introduction of index options, futures trading, and a new desktop platform, Robinhood Legend, as reported by Finance Magnates.

In collaboration with Cboe Global Markets, Robinhood launched index options including S&P 500, VIX, and Russell 2000 options, aiming to meet the growing demand for advanced trading tools among retail investors. The company also introduced futures trading on assets such as the S&P 500, oil, and Bitcoin. Robinhood Legend, a browser-based platform, offers advanced charting and real-time data to attract active traders.