CME launches 24/7 crypto futures and options May 29, 4 p.m. CT
cme group will enable around-the-clock trading in its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on cme Globex, extending access beyond weekday sessions. The move aligns exchange hours with the always-on nature of major digital-asset markets.
By bringing listed derivatives in line with nonstop spot trading, the initiative is designed to help professional desks manage exposure during nights, weekends, and holidays when market-moving events can occur.
Why regulated 24/7 access matters for institutional risk management
Institutional desks face basis risk and liquidity gaps when spot crypto trades through weekends while listed derivatives pause. 24/7 access can help hedge inventory, recalibrate delta, and manage funding spreads without waiting for Monday.
Depth and participation have expanded across benchmark and micro contracts, reinforcing demand for continuous access. “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.
Immediate changes: platform, maintenance window, trade-dating and settlement
According to CME Group, trading will begin May 29 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time on CME Globex and then run continuously, with a minimum two-hour maintenance window each weekend. Weekend or holiday trades will carry the next business day’s trade date, with settlement and reporting the following business day. These mechanics aim to preserve orderly clearing and standardized reporting across calendar gaps.
At the time of this writing, Bitcoin traded around $66,896 with very high recent volatility near 11.83%, a neutral backdrop for assessing extended-hours liquidity.
Regulatory context and oversight for extended trading hours
Status: pending review and what that means for launch
The rollout remains pending regulatory review, as per StockTitan, which noted the exchange’s plan to move to 24/7 trading from May 29. Until finalized, scheduling and operational parameters may be adjusted.
CFTC and SEC focus on market structure and participant protection
According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, any extension of trading hours should be assessed through a forward-looking, market-structure lens that protects all participants. In a joint context with the Securities and Exchange Commission, leadership has underscored that aligning U.S. markets with an always-on economy may be beneficial but not uniform across asset classes.
FAQ about CME Group 24/7 crypto trading
Which CME cryptocurrency futures and options (e.g., BTC, ETH, micro contracts) are included on day one?
BTC and ETH futures and options, including micro contracts on CME Globex, are included at launch, as reported by The Defiant.
How will weekend and holiday trades be trade-dated, cleared, and reported under the new schedule?
Weekend and holiday trades carry the next business day’s trade date; clearing and daily settlement/reporting occur the following business day.
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