CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Trading in 2026
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced on October 2, 2025, that it will offer round-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency futures and options starting in early 2026. The move marks a major shift in how regulated crypto markets operate.
CME Group currently closes its crypto markets on weekends and holidays, unlike the broader cryptocurrency market which trades continuously. The new system will trade on the CME Globex platform with only a two-hour maintenance window each weekend.
Tim McCourt, CME’s Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products, explained the reasoning behind the expansion. “Client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has grown as market participants…
