Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading
CME Group · TradFi · May 29, 2026
CME Group launches 24/7 crypto trading on May 29 — ending the weekend break and aligning with global digital asset market hours for the first time.
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives marketplace, transitions its crypto futures products to full 24/7 trading on May 29, 2026. Previously, CME crypto products traded 23 hours a day with a weekend break from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The move follows similar steps by other major Wall Street players and aligns CME's Bitcoin and Ethereum futures with the nonstop nature of digital asset markets. The change directly precedes the June 1 Bitcoin Volatility futures launch
- CME crypto futures go 24/7 from May 29 — no more weekend trading break - Previously traded 23h/day with a weekend pause from Friday PM to Sunday PM - Follows Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and other institutions expanding weekend crypto desk coverage - Sets stage for June 1 Bitcoin Volatility futures launch with continuous market access