CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options on May 29, 2026
CME Group said it plans to begin 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The new structure will enable continuous trading on CME Globex with a brief weekly maintenance break, aligning with nonstop global spot markets. Trades submitted from Friday evening through Sunday evening will be assigned the next business day's trade date, and CME reported $3 trillion of notional crypto futures and options volume in 2025, with 2026 average daily volume reaching 407,200 contracts, 46% higher year-over-year.