Robinhood Expands Perpetual Futures in Europe, Eyes UK Crypto Launch

Robinhood has expanded its perpetual futures offering for eligible European investors, allowing trading in contracts linked to commodities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and foreign exchange markets. The new products include exposure to gold, silver, crude oil and the euro-dollar currency pair, with leverage of up to 10 times and 24-hour trading.

Perpetual futures, commonly known as “perps,” are derivative contracts that do not have an expiration date. The products have gained increased attention in 2026 after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) permitted perpetual futures trading on domestic exchanges in May, marking a notable regulatory milestone for the market, according to Bloomberg.

Robinhood expands international footprint

Alongside the European product expansion, Robinhood announced plans to launch crypto trading in the United Kingdom as it continues building a broader investing platform outside the United States.

The company also introduced Robinhood Earn, a lending product that enables eligible U.S. customers to lend USDG, its dollar-backed stablecoin, through a self-custody wallet for an estimated annualized return of 7%. Robinhood said the service includes insurance covering certain losses resulting from cyberattacks or smart contract exploits, with coverage arranged through Lloyd’s of London and RELM.

Canada and Singapore expansion supports global strategy

Robinhood also confirmed its entry into Canada following its acquisition of WonderFi and announced that it has received a capital markets services licence in Singapore, expanding its regulatory presence in Asia.

The company, which serves more than 28 million customers across 38 countries, has steadily expanded beyond commission-free trading into additional financial services as it seeks to diversify revenue sources. The latest announcements come after Robinhood reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter transaction revenue amid elevated volatility in cryptocurrency markets.

Robinhood expands AI-powered trading tools in the U.S.

Robinhood also highlighted its expanding AI initiatives in the U.S. Building on the Agentic Trading launch for stocks and options in late May 2026, the company is preparing to roll out Agentic Accounts for crypto at no additional cost to eligible U.S. traders.

Through Robinhood’s Trading MCP (Model Context Protocol), users will be able to connect their preferred AI models to Robinhood’s data and trading tools, enabling automated crypto trading strategies while retaining control over capital allocation and user-defined safety guardrails.

By the end of June 2026, Robinhood also remained in focus among institutional investors as ARK Invest increased its holdings in Robinhood, Coinbase, Circle and Bullish during a broader pullback in crypto-related stocks, reflecting continued investment activity despite market weakness.

Robinhood has launched zero-fee cryptocurrency trading in Canada for a limited time, expanding its international digital asset offerings. The promotional campaign runs through September 30, 2026, allowing eligible users to trade crypto without commission on the platform. The move reflects Robinhood’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in regulated global crypto markets and attract new retail investors.