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CME Group to Offer Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading 24/7 From May 29

The company says around-the-clock access will begin on May 29, expanding trading hours for cryptocurrency derivatives in a market that operates continuously.

Fact Check
The claim is directly and unambiguously confirmed by CME Group's own official press release (published February 19, 2026) at cmegroup.com, which states that 24/7 trading for regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will launch on May 29, pending regulatory review, starting at 4:00 p.m. CT. This is further corroborated by a CME Globex technical notice dated March 23, 2026, a dedicated CME Group landing page, the PR Newswire distribution of the press release, and reporting by The Block. The only minor caveat is the 'pending regulatory review' qualifier noted in the official press release, which introduces a very small residual uncertainty about whether the launch could be delayed. No conflicting evidence was found.
Summary

CME Group said cryptocurrency futures and options will be available 24/7 beginning May 29. The move expands access to crypto derivatives, which are financial contracts tied to digital asset prices, and aligns trading availability more closely with the always-open nature of cryptocurrency markets.

Terms & Concepts
  • Futures: Standardized contracts to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date.
  • Options: Contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price.
  • Crypto derivatives: Financial instruments whose value is linked to cryptocurrencies rather than direct ownership of the tokens.