Retail demand is too strong; CME Group will launch 100-ounce silver futures.

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On Tuesday local time, CME Group will launch 100-ounce silver futures contracts to meet record-breaking retail demand. CME Group announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it will launch the 100-ounce silver futures contracts on February 9, 2026.

Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, said: "Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and the energy transition, silver is increasingly favored by retail traders looking to diversify risks across a broader range of metals. The 100-ounce silver futures will enhance accessibility for more participants, enabling them to benefit from the liquidity and efficiency our futures market provides."

JB Mackenzie, Vice President and General Manager of Futures and International Business at Robinhood Markets, stated: "This new futures contract launched by CME Group aligns with our goal of building the best platform for active traders and provides customers with a way to participate in silver trading with less capital. Consistent with our mission of democratizing finance and benefiting everyone, this contract makes it easier to access the silver market and provides greater flexibility for traders."

Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US, commented: "Amid strong demand for silver, we are pleased to see CME Group expanding its small-sized contract offerings. This new contract will allow our global clients to seize silver investment opportunities with unprecedented convenience in a flexible and cost-effective way."

Driven by continued growth in retail trading demand, CME Group's metals futures set a record trading volume in 2025. Both micro gold futures (average daily volume of 301,000 contracts) and micro silver futures (average daily volume of 48,000 contracts) reached annual records. In addition, the 1-ounce gold futures contract launched by CME on January 13, 2025, saw cumulative client trading volume exceed 6 million contracts.

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