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Robinhood expands trading to 24/7 for US equities, adds AI agents and crypto perpetuals
Key points
- US equities trading will be 24/7 starting next year.
- AI-powered automated trading tools will allow users to build agents.
- Crypto perpetual futures contracts will be available in the app.
- Announcements made at HOOD Summit in Houston.
Expanded Trading Hours
Robinhood will allow customers to trade certain US equities 24/7, including weekends, starting next year. This expands on its existing 24/5 trading feature, which launched in 2023 and operates from Sunday 8:00 PM ET to Friday 8:00 PM ET.
Introduction of AI-Powered Trading Tools
The brokerage is introducing AI-powered automated trading tools, enabling users to create their own agents. This follows the launch of agentic trading earlier this year, with the goal of allowing customers to automate parts of the trading process and pursue continuous strategies.
New Crypto Offerings
Robinhood also announced plans to offer crypto perpetual futures contracts within its app. These contracts provide leveraged exposure to cryptocurrencies without requiring traders to hold the underlying assets.
Strategic Shift for Active Traders
These new offerings reflect Robinhood's strategy to evolve beyond commission-free stock trading and become a more comprehensive platform for active traders. This positions the company in increased competition with both crypto-native platforms like Coinbase and traditional brokerages such as Schwab, which has also expanded into 24/7 trading for select cryptocurrency futures.
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Robinhood announced expanded trading hours for US equities to 24/7, introduced AI-powered automated trading tools, and plans to offer crypto perpetual futures contracts. These changes aim to attract more active traders by providing continuous access and advanced automation capabilities.