Robinhood just made it easier for small crypto traders to get in on the action.
On Friday, the popular trading app announced micro futures contracts for XRP (Ripple) and Solana (SOL). This lets users trade crypto futures with less money and lower risk than usual.
🧾 What Are Micro Futures?
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Micro futures are smaller, low-cost versions of standard futures contracts.
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Great for everyday investors who want to bet on or hedge against crypto prices.
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For example: The new XRP micro futures represent 2,500 XRP per contract (worth about $5,200 right now).
💡 Why This Matters
Robinhood already offered standard XRP and SOL futures — these micro versions make it more accessible to smaller investors.
They’re based on cash-settled contracts created by the CME Group, a major player in the global futures market.
This move also comes shortly after:
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Robinhood expanded beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum futures
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The company bought crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million to boost its global reach
📈 Growing Crypto Derivatives Game
Robinhood is now stepping up its crypto game to compete with big names like:
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Charles Schwab
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E*TRADE (owned by Morgan Stanley)
The new Trump administration, which is seen as more crypto-friendly, has also encouraged more platforms to offer futures and ETFs.
🔮 What’s Next?
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CME’s XRP futures, launched in May, have seen over $500 million in monthly volume.
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Analysts now predict a 95% chance that spot XRP ETFs will be approved in 2025.
So, Robinhood’s timing looks smart — and small investors now have more tools to trade big crypto names.
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