CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading in Early 2026

CME Group plans to launch 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading as early as 2026, pending regulatory approval. This move is aimed at meeting growing client demand for continuous trading and could provide a competitive advantage over less regulated offshore platforms. Currently, CME’s crypto trading halts on weekends and outside business hours, but the new model will allow trading of major products like bitcoin and ether futures at any hour, except during a brief maintenance window. The firm’s global head of equities emphasized the need for risk management and confident trading access at all times, bringing regulated markets in line with the non-stop nature of crypto operations. An approved round-the-clock trading model will cater to institutional investors who value the reliability of a regulated exchange while enjoying greater flexibility in trading hours. CME is already a leading exchange for BTC and ETH futures by open interest, boasting significant notional values.

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