🚨 MAJOR ALERT: CME Group Goes 24/7 on Crypto Futures & Options!

CHICAGO – The world’s largest derivatives marketplace just dropped big news for the crypto industry.

Starting Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT, CME Group’s regulated Bitcoin and Ether futures and options will trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on CME Globex.

This is a game-changer for institutions and serious traders who want transparent, regulated access to crypto risk management around the clock.

“Client demand is at an all-time high. We delivered a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency products in 2025. Always-on access ensures clients can manage exposure with confidence anytime.”

— Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products, CME Group

Key Details:

Continuous trading with only a short weekly maintenance window

Weekend/holiday trades dated to the next business day

Full clearing, settlement & regulatory reporting on business days

Institutional-grade crypto derivatives just leveled up.

This is exactly why traditional finance is going deeper into digital assets.

Who’s ready for true 24/7 crypto market access? 🔥

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