Robinhood Expands Crypto Futures and AI Trading to Attract Active Traders

Robinhood unveiled a suite of new features aimed at active traders, including crypto perpetual futures with high leverage and AI-powered trading agents, during its HOOD Summit on September 29.

The brokerage announced it will offer crypto perpetual futures to eligible U.S. customers, with leverage of up to 10 times on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH). This expansion into leveraged derivatives is a significant move for the platform’s crypto offerings.

Robinhood also introduced AI agents that can research markets and execute trades using models from OpenAI or Anthropic. The company stated that users will eventually be able to set standing instructions for automated trading strategies.

Further aligning with crypto market conventions, Robinhood is extending trading hours, including offering weekend trading for select U.S. stocks and ETFs. The company’s vice president of product management, Abhishek Fatehpuria, stated that being the top platform for active traders is a key priority, regardless of asset class.