CME Group will begin continuous 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on the CME Globex platform starting Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT, pending regulatory approval. The change aims to provide institutional clients round‑the‑clock hedging and trading aligned with nonstop spot markets. CME cited record client demand — $3 trillion in notional futures/options volume in 2025 — and strong 2026 metrics: average daily volume of 407,200 contracts (up 46% YoY) and average daily open interest of 335,400 contracts (up 7% YoY). Operational notes: a minimum two‑hour weekly maintenance window; weekend/holiday trades will be assigned the next business day for clearing and reporting. CME highlighted benefits of U.S.‑regulated, cleared derivatives versus offshore venues.

The announcement expands trading hours for regulated, cleared crypto futures/options to 24/7 (subject to approval), directly increasing round‑the‑clock access for institutional hedging and trading. CME cited strong demand and growth metrics — $3T notional in 2025, 2026 ADV 407,200 contracts (+46% YoY), and AD OI 335,400 (+7% YoY) — supporting a positive market access and liquidity change. Operational constraints (2‑hour weekly maintenance; weekend/holiday clearing assignment) are noted.