Svmuu News CME Group announced on Tuesday that it plans to launch a 100-ounce silver futures contract on February 9, 2026, pending regulatory approval. Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, stated: “Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical uncertainty and an accelerating energy transition, silver is increasingly popular among retail traders seeking to diversify their portfolios across a broader range of metals. The launch of the 100-ounce silver futures contract will enhance market accessibility, enabling more traders 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, noted: “This new futures contract launched by CME Group offers clients a way to participate in silver trading with a lower capital threshold, providing traders with greater flexibility.” (Jin Shi)