CME Group to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on May 29
CME Group will start offering 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options starting May 29 to meet high institutional demand.Summary
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives marketplace, announced it will launch round-the-clock trading for its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) cryptocurrency futures and options beginning May 29. This move formalizes earlier plans to make crypto futures "always on" and addresses the timing gaps created by continuous spot market trading compared to traditional assets. Tim McCourt, CME's global head of equities, FX, and alternative products, cited an "all-time high" in client demand for crypto risk management, noting that $3 trillion in notional volume was traded across its crypto derivatives in 2025. CME has been expanding its digital asset offerings, recently adding products tied to Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, positioning itself as a regulated venue for institutional crypto exposure amid competition from other exchanges.
(Source：The Block)