CME is preparing to roll out 24/7 crypto derivatives trading, aiming to meet growing demand as volumes hit record highs this year.
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Posted October 3, 2025 at 9:58 am EST.
The CME Group plans to offer 24/7 trading for its crypto futures and options on the CME Globex platform, pending regulatory approval.
The options exchange will seek to roll out around-the-clock trading in early 2026 amid increased client-side demand.
It will include a minimum two-hour weekly maintenance window, but otherwise will be continuous, allowing clients to trade crypto derivatives every day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
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Trades executed during these off-hours will be assigned the next business day for clearing, settlement, and reporting.
CME Group’s crypto futures and options have seen record growth this year, including $39 billion in notional open interest and a 230% year-on-year increase in average daily volume.
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