CME to Launch 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading Starting May 29, 2026 CME Group announced today that its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will begin 24/7 trading (seven days a week, 24 hours a day) starting May 29, following regulatory review. 'The demand for risk management in digital asset markets is at an all-time high, driving our cryptocurrency futures and options to reach a record $3 trillion in nominal trading volume in 2025,' said Tim McCourt, CME Group's Global Head of Equity, FX, and Alternative Products. 'While not all markets are suited for 24/7 operations, providing round-the-clock access to our regulated and transparent cryptocurrency products ensures that clients can manage exposure and trade confidently at any time.' Starting Friday, May 29, at 4:00 PM Central Time, CME Group cryptocurrency futures and options will trade continuously on CME Globex, with at least two hours of weekly maintenance time over the weekend. For all holiday or weekend trading from Friday evening to Sunday evening, the trade date will be the next business day, and settlement, delivery, and regulatory reporting will also be processed on the next business day.