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    CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29
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    CME Plans 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Starting May 29

    Oguz OzdemirBy Oguz OzdemirFebruary 19, 2026No Comments3 Mins Read
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    CME Group will begin offering 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, pending regulatory review, expanding access to its digital asset derivatives suite as demand from institutional participants grows.

    The world’s largest derivatives marketplace said continuous trading will start Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time on its CME Globex platform. 

    The move is designed to give clients round-the-clock access to hedging and trading tools tied to bitcoin and other digital assets, aligning futures markets more closely with the nonstop nature of spot cryptocurrency trading.

    Tim McCourt, CME Group’s global head of equities, foreign exchange, and alternative products, said customer demand for risk management in the digital asset sector has reached new highs.

    “Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high, driving a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025,” McCourt said in a statement.

    CME said the shift reflects the growing role of regulated derivatives in crypto market structure, particularly for professional investors seeking exposure with clearing and oversight protections. Unlike offshore venues, CME’s crypto contracts operate within the U.S. regulatory framework, offering standardized settlement and reporting.

    Under the new schedule, CME cryptocurrency futures and options will trade continuously with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance period over the weekend. 

    The exchange said holiday and weekend trading from Friday evening through Sunday evening will carry the trade date of the following business day. Clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting will be processed the next business day as well.

    The change comes as CME’s cryptocurrency complex continues to post record activity. The exchange reported year-to-date average daily volume of 407,200 contracts in 2026, representing a 46% increase from the same period last year. Average daily open interest reached 335,400 contracts, up 7% year over year.

    Futures trading has driven much of the growth. CME said futures average daily volume stands at 403,900 contracts year to date, up 47% compared with last year’s levels.

    Traditional markets are accepting crypto infrastructure

    The move toward a 24/7 schedule follows a broader trend in market infrastructure adapting to digital asset trading patterns. Crypto markets operate without traditional closing hours, and institutional traders have sought products that match the constant availability of underlying spot markets.

    CME said not all markets lend themselves to nonstop trading, but cryptocurrency products represent a category where continuous access supports risk management needs. The exchange framed the change as a way to ensure clients can manage exposure at any time, particularly during periods of heightened volatility.

    CME Group operates exchanges across major asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agriculture, and metals. Its platforms include CME Globex for futures and options trading, BrokerTec for fixed income, and EBS for foreign exchange.

    The company also runs CME Clearing, one of the world’s largest central counterparty clearing providers, which plays a role in reducing counterparty risk in derivatives markets.

    The May 29 launch date remains subject to regulatory review. If approved, the expanded schedule will mark a shift in how U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives are traded, bringing futures and options markets closer to the continuous rhythm of global cryptocurrency trading.

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