Robinhood to Launch 2026 Derivatives Exchange, Expanding Its Fast-Growing Prediction Market

Robinhood is intensifying its revenue diversification by expanding the prediction market business, now highlighted as one of its fastest-growing income streams. In a Tuesday release, the platform confirmed plans to broaden its digital-market footprint with an upcoming futures and derivatives exchange and a dedicated clearinghouse. Since partnering with Kalshi in March to launch the prediction market, more than 1 million users have traded above 9 billion contracts, signaling robust demand and meaningful engagement.

Looking ahead, Robinhood targets a 2026 derivatives exchange launch, majority-owned by Robinhood and supported by SIG as the initial liquidity provider. The company also disclosed its MIAXdx acquisition, a CFTC-licensed clearing organization and swap-execution facility, to strengthen execution and risk-management capabilities. The strategic push aims to elevate trading infrastructure, deliver innovative products, and deepen participation in crypto-adjacent markets while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.