Retail Demand Soars: CME Group to Launch 100-Ounce Silver Futures

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

Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, stated: "Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and the energy transition, silver is increasingly attracting retail traders looking to diversify risk 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 offered by our futures market."

JB Mackenzie, Vice President and General Manager of Futures and International Business at Robinhood Markets, commented: "This new futures contract from CME aligns with our goal of building the best platform for active traders and provides clients with a way to participate in the silver market with less capital. Consistent with our mission to democratize finance for all, this contract makes participating in the silver market easier and offers traders greater flexibility."

Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US, added: "Against the backdrop of strong silver demand, we are pleased to see CME Group expanding its suite of smaller-sized contracts. This new contract will allow our global clients to seize silver investment opportunities with unprecedented convenience, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness."

Driven by continuously growing retail trading demand, CME Group's metals futures reached a record high in trading volume for 2025. Among them, both Micro Gold futures (with an average daily volume of 301,000 contracts) and Micro Silver futures (with an average daily volume of 48,000 contracts) set annual records. Furthermore, since its launch on January 13, 2025, the cumulative trading volume for CME's 1-ounce gold futures contract has exceeded 6 million contracts.

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