Cryptocurrency trading is set for a major shift as CME Group moves Bitcoin and Ethereum futures to 24/7 from May 29, pending regulatory review. The change lets institutions manage weekend volatility in line with the always-on spot market. For Australian investors, that means hedging BTCUSD and ETHUSD exposure without gaps in coverage. The CFTC chair has signalled support for round-the-clock markets, a step that reduces basis risk between futures and spot. We break down what this means, how to prepare, and where the opportunities may emerge.

What 24/7 CME trading means for Australians

CME crypto futures moving to weekends lets local funds, brokers, and SMSFs hedge risk through Saturday and Sunday AEST. That reduces gap risk from Monday…