CME Group to Launch Around-the-Clock Cryptocurrency Trading
CME Group is expanding its cryptocurrency futures and options trading to operate 24/7 starting May 29, pending regulatory approval. The MOVE caters to growing institutional demand for round-the-clock access to regulated crypto derivatives, positioning CME against decentralized exchanges that lack oversight.
Trading on CME Globex will run continuously with a weekly two-hour maintenance window on weekends. Holiday and weekend trades will carry the next business day's date for clearing and settlement. The shift reflects record adoption of CME's crypto contracts, which processed $3 trillion in notional volume in 2025, with 2026 volumes accelerating further.
Average daily volume for cryptocurrency futures surged 47% year-over-year to 403,900 contracts, while open interest climbed 7%. The expansion underscores crypto's integration into mainstream portfolio management as institutions seek reliable risk management tools.
