CME Enters 24/7 Crypto Trading Era
Leading global derivatives exchange CME Group has announced it will launch round-the-clock trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29, 2024, pending final regulatory approval.
This upgraded trading model will operate continuously throughout the year on the CME Globex electronic platform, with only minimal weekly maintenance periods. The move marks a significant step in traditional finance's growing acceptance of digital assets.
Meeting Market Demand for Risk Management
In recent years, the volatility of digital assets has driven strong demand for compliant risk management tools. CME stated this initiative directly addresses market participants' urgent need for continuous hedging capabilities.
- Estimated crypto-related contract notional trading volume to surpass $3 trillion by 2025
- Daily trading volume increased 46% year-on-year to 407,200 contracts as of 2026
- Among these, crypto futures daily trading volume rose 47% year-on-year
These figures reflect growing institutional interest in regulated crypto derivatives and indicate accelerating convergence between traditional financial markets and digital assets.