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CME Group (CME) announced it will offer around-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency futures and options beginning in early 2026, pending regulatory approval. The derivatives marketplace said the change responds to client demand for continuous cryptocurrency trading access.
"While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has grown as market participants need to manage their risk every day of the week," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group.
The cryptocurrency products will trade continuously on CME Globex with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance period over weekends. Trading from Friday evening through Sunday evening will carry a trade date of the following business day, with clearing, settlement and regulatory reporting processed accordingly.
CME Group reported record volumes for cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025. The company reached record notional open interest of $39 billion on September 18. August average daily open interest hit a record 335,200 contracts, representing 95% year-over-year growth and $31.6 billion in notional value.
August average daily volume reached a record 411,000 contracts, up 230% year-over-year, representing $14.9 billion in notional value. The exchange recorded more than 1,010 large open interest holders across cryptocurrency products during the week of September 25.
The information comes from a company press release.