- CME Group will launch 24/7 trading for regulated crypto derivatives starting May 29, 2026.
- Trading will occur on the CME Globex platform with a brief two-hour weekend maintenance window.
- Weekend trades will settle on the following business day, with clearing processes adjusted accordingly.
In a major expansion of institutional crypto access, CME Group announced Thursday that its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will soon trade around the clock, pending regulatory approval. Starting May 29, 2026, these derivatives will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The cryptocurrency futures and options will operate continuously on the CME Globex platform, with only a brief two-hour maintenance window each weekend. Consequently, this move significantly widens the window for global institutional participation.
Trades executed over weekends or holidays will carry the following business day as the trade date. The company stated that clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting will be processed accordingly for these transactions.
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