CME to Make Crypto Futures Trade 24/7, Citing Surging Client Demand

The CME Group will launch 24/7 trading for its crypto futures and options in early 2026. The decision, announced Thursday, is driven by growing institutional need to manage crypto risk around the clock.

The move follows CME CEO Terry Duffy’s prediction that “24 seven is coming” to finance, with crypto as the primary driver.

The initiative will bring the regulated exchange’s hours in line with the perpetual nature of the underlying digital asset markets.