The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is set to introduce continuous trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options starting May 29, pending regulatory approval.
“The crypto market doesn't sleep. Now, your risk management doesn't have to either,” announced CME Group on Twitter, emphasizing the need for around-the-clock trading to better serve clients.
Tim McCourt, CME Group's global head of equity, currency, and alternative products, highlighted the increasing demand for risk management in digital assets, noting a record $3 trillion in trading volume for crypto products in 2025. He acknowledged that while not every market is suitable for 24/7 trading, this move will provide clients with the confidence to manage their risks effectively.
Trading will be conducted through the CME Globex platform, featuring a weekly technical pause of at least two hours. The company also reported significant growth in cryptocurrency derivatives, with average daily trading volumes reaching 407,200 contracts, a 46% increase from the previous year, and an average daily open interest of 335,400 contracts, up 7%.
