
CME Group will introduce continuous crypto derivatives trading in May 2026, pending regulatory approval, enhancing global market access and competitiveness amid rising demand for regulated digital asset products.
CME Group has announced plans to begin 24-hour, seven-day-a-week trading of its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts on May 29, 2026, subject to regulatory review. Operations will run on CME Globex with brief weekly maintenance, aligning with the always-open nature of digital asset markets. The move increases accessibility and liquidity for institutional investors and comes as competition in regulated crypto trading intensifies.