Client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has grown as traders manage risk every day of the week.
Chicago-based CME Group said that its cryptocurrency futures and options will be available for round-the-clock trading beginning early 2026, subject to regulatory review. Cryptocurrency futures and options have reached record volumes this year The trading will take place on its CME Globex platform with a minimum of two-hour weekly maintenance period during the weekend. Additionally, all holiday or weekend trading from Friday evening through Sunday evening will be cleared and settled on the f