CME Launching 100-Ounce Silver Futures Feb 9, 2026 - New Retail-Friendly Contract

CME Group announces new 100-Ounce Silver futures contract launching February 9, 2026, targeting retail traders amid record metals participation.

On January 13, 2026, CME Group announced it will launch a 100-Ounce Silver futures contract on February 9, pending regulatory review. The contract will be financially-settled based on the daily settlement price of the global benchmark Silver futures contract and listed on COMEX.

Why This Product:
Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, explained: "Silver is increasingly appealing to retail traders looking to diversify their exposure across a wider range of metals in the face of geopolitical uncertainty and the energy transition."

Record Retail Demand:

• 2025 was a record year for Micro Gold futures: 301K ADV
• Micro Silver futures hit record 48K ADV
• Over 6 million contracts traded in the 1-Ounce Gold futures since its January 2025 launch

Industry Support:
JB Mackenzie, VP and GM of Futures and International at Robinhood Markets, stated: "This new futures contract from CME Group supports our focus on building the best platform for active traders and offers customers a way to trade silver with less capital."

What This Means for Traders:
The 100-ounce size sits between the full-size 5,000-ounce contract ($175K+ notional at current prices) and the Micro Silver at 1,000 ounces. At current silver prices near $35/oz, a 100-ounce contract represents roughly $3,500 notional -- making silver futures more accessible without the extreme micro sizing. This should attract swing traders who want meaningful position sizes without the capital requirements of standard contracts.

With silver up 15% YTD and gold recently breaching $5,000, the timing suggests CME sees sustained retail interest in precious metals.

More Info: CME 100-oz Silver Product Page

Source: CME Group Press Release