Robinhood announced on September 29, 2026, that it will begin offering weekend trading for a selection of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds, extending its 24 Hour Market service that launched in 2023. The move aims to capture more active traders who expect markets to operate continuously, a standard set by cryptocurrency exchanges.

At the HOOD Summit in Houston, Texas, the brokerage revealed several new features. These include crypto perpetual futures with up to 10 times leverage for bitcoin and ether, expanded options trading hours, and contracts that let users bet on corporate earnings metrics such as revenue and iPhone sales. The company also introduced Robinhood Agents, AI-driven tools that can research markets and execute trades on behalf of users. Traders can create agents using OpenAI or Anthropic models, set standing instructions for automated strategies, and monitor market conditions through a feature called Loops.

More than 150,000 agentic accounts have been created since the platform opened its infrastructure to external AI models, generating millions of tool calls daily. Robinhood plans to embed these capabilities directly into the app, reducing the technical setup required. While users must approve each trade proposed by an agent, the system allows for ongoing oversight, and margin borrowing is not permitted at launch.

The company is also integrating third-party data sources, including options flow from Unusual Whales and market data from Nasdaq, to enhance agent decision-making. Perpetual futures, long common in crypto trading, are being introduced to U.S. retail customers through a partnership with Bitstamp. Leverage will start at three times for most assets, with bitcoin and ether allowed up to 10 times, reflecting a balance between user demand and risk management.

Robinhood’s head of U.S. futures products, Grace Q, noted that the company sought to start conservatively, especially with more volatile tokens. Binary earnings contracts, offered through Cboe, will let traders wager on whether companies meet specific financial thresholds, such as revenue or earnings per share.

By enabling trading across stocks, crypto, options, and prediction markets without relying on traditional market hours, Robinhood is positioning itself as a comprehensive platform for active traders. The developments reflect a broader shift in financial markets, where features once confined to crypto exchanges are being adopted by mainstream brokerages.