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Robinhood launches micro crypto futures for Bitcoin, Solana and XRP to enable retail investors and casual traders to speculate on price movements or hedge positions with reduced risk exposure and significantly less capital

July 1, 2025 //  by Finnovate

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched micro  crypto futures for Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP in the U.S., expanding its futures trading suite for over 26 million funded users. This move adds to its January rollout of full-sized BTC and  ETH futures, providing retail investors with lower-barrier access to crypto derivatives. Micro futures contracts require significantly less capital than traditional futures, allowing traders to speculate on price movements or hedge positions with reduced risk exposure. These smaller contracts offer greater flexibility and are aimed at making futures trading more accessible to a broader user base. Robinhood’s internal data highlights growing crypto activity on the platform, with notional trading volumes reaching $11.7 billion in May 2025. That figure represents a 36% increase from April and a 65% year-over-year surge, indicating strong retail interest in cryptocurrency markets. As crypto adoption continues to grow, Robinhood’s introduction of micro futures positions the firm to better serve both casual traders and more experienced investors seeking diversified trading tools. By lowering the entry threshold, Robinhood aims to capture more trading activity while promoting responsible participation in the volatile digital asset market. With these micro futures, Robinhood is solidifying its role as a major player in crypto derivatives trading, enhancing its competitive edge and expanding access to key digital assets like Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP.

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