International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning on May 29, pending regulatory review. “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,” said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group.
“While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, providing always-on access to our regulated, transparent Cryptocurrency products ensures clients can manage their exposure and trade with confidence at any time.” Beginning Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT, CME Group Cryptocurrency futures and options will trade continuously on CME Globex with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance period over the weekend. All holiday or weekend trading from Friday evening through Sunday evening will have a trade date of the following business day, with clearing, settlement and regulatory reporting processed the following business day as well. Cryptocurrency futures and options continue to reach record volumes at CME Group in 2026. Year-to-date highlights include: Average daily volume (ADV) of 407,200 contracts, up 46% year-over-year, and average daily open interest of 335,400 contracts, up 7% year-over-year; Futures ADV of 403,900 contracts, up 47% year-over-year.
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