Robinhood Unleashes AI Agents, Perps, and 24/7 Trading in Aggressive Bid for Active Traders

Robinhood, the popular U.S. brokerage app, announced on Wednesday a major expansion of its trading offerings, including the introduction of AI agents, perpetual futures (perps), and weekend trading hours. The move is part of a broader push to win over active traders who demand round-the-clock access and advanced tools.

The new features include leveraged crypto products and automated trading assistants powered by artificial intelligence, designed to help users execute strategies without constant manual oversight. By extending trading hours to weekends, Robinhood aims to capture activity during times when traditional markets are closed, particularly in the cryptocurrency space. The company has not disclosed specific launch dates or fee structures, but the announcement underscores its ambition to evolve beyond a simple retail brokerage into a full-service trading platform.

This development could intensify competition among brokerages like Coinbase, Webull, and Interactive Brokers, all of which have been expanding their crypto and derivatives offerings. It also raises questions about risk management and regulatory scrutiny, as leveraged products and AI-driven trading can amplify both gains and losses for retail investors. Industry watchers will be looking for how regulators respond and whether Robinhood's active-trader strategy pays off in user growth and revenue.