CME Group Shifts Crypto Derivatives Market to Continuous Trading

CME Group is expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives market to 24/7 trading starting May 29. This move will allow continuous trading on CME Globex, with clearing and reporting for weekend activity processed on the following business day.

The change reflects a growing demand for risk management tools in digital assets, with cryptocurrency derivatives generating $3 trillion in notional volume in 2025. Average daily crypto contract volume has climbed sharply in recent years, driven by increased participation from institutional traders.

Continuous trading will strengthen CME's position as a regulated framework and established connectivity to traditional financial firms have steadily increased its share of the market.