CME to launch 24/7 crypto futures trading by 2026

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10-02
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CME Group said it will move all crypto futures and options contracts to 24/7 continuous trading by early 2026, allowing customers to manage risk and access the market around the clock amid surging demand for digital asset derivatives.

“Not all markets are suitable for 24/7 trading, but the demand from clients for crypto is clear as they need to manage risk every day of the week,” said Tim McCourt, CME’s global head of equities, FX and alternatives.

The announcement follows comments by CME Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy at the CFTC–SEC joint meeting: “24/7 is the way to go for finance. Crypto is the fastest way to get there.” Other exchange leaders such as ICE and Nasdaq have expressed similar views, although they noted operational challenges. DRW also emphasized the need for 24/7 escrow settlement systems, and tokenization could be the solution.

CME’s crypto products are growing strongly, with average trading volume in the third quarter reaching 340,000 contracts/day, equivalent to about $14.1 billion. In addition, CME also plans to launch options on Solana and XRP futures contracts on October 16.

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