- CME Group will launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on May 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
- The exchange’s crypto futures and options had a record $3.0 trillion in notional volume for 2025.
- Average daily contracts traded rose 46% year-over-year to 407,200 in early 2026.
- The launch is pending final regulatory review.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) has set May 29th as the launch date for its round-the-clock cryptocurrency futures and options trading, a major step to meet demand in digital asset markets. Trading will commence specifically at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, according to the firm’s announcement.
This development, first reported in a tweet, follows an initial announcement about the service made back in October 2025. According to a formal press release, the launch is pending final regulatory review. The products will trade continuously on the CME Globex platform with minimal weekly maintenance weekends.
Consequently, this addresses surging client demand for constant risk management tools. Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX, and Alternative Products at CME Group, stated, “Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high”. He added that providing always-on access lets clients manage exposure and trade confidently anytime.
Demand for the exchange’s digital asset products has climbed sharply, with notional volume reaching $3.0 trillion in 2025. Meanwhile, average daily contracts traded rose 46% year-over-year to 407,200 in early 2026. The broader crypto market remains a major topic for investors despite recent value declines.
This institutional move highlights how cryptocurrency continues to intertwine with traditional finance. The success of instruments like stablecoins and crypto ETFs has paved the way for such sophisticated trading products.
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