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CME to Launch 24/7 Trading for Crypto Futures and Options in 2026

CME Group will make cryptocurrency futures and options available for 24/7 trading beginning in early 2026, pending regulatory approval.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1 min read

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced Thursday that its suite of cryptocurrency futures and options will shift to continuous trading in early 2026, allowing clients to manage digital asset exposure around the clock. The change remains subject to regulatory review.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Always On: CME’s crypto futures and options will trade nonstop through CME Globex, except for a brief two-hour weekly maintenance window. Holiday and weekend activity will be assigned the following business day for clearing and settlement.
  • Record Volumes: CME’s crypto contract activity is surging. Highlights include: record notional open interest of $39B on September 18, record August average daily open interest of 335,200 contracts, and a record of more than 1,010 large open interest holders across cryptocurrency products the week of September 25.
  • Product Expansion: Earlier this month, CME announced plans to list options for Solana and XRP futures on October 13, adding to its growing crypto derivatives lineup.

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