The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) says it plans to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on May 29th. The firm previously announced the launch back in October 2025, but has finally given a precise launch date for the trading products. Trading will begin on May 29th at 5pm ET.
According to a press release, the derivatives exchange will launch regulated 24/7 crypto futures and options markets starting on May 29, pending regulatory review. The exchange stated that its crypto futures and options will trade continuously on the CME Globex with at least a two-hour weekly maintenance period over the weekend.
“Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market is at an all-time high, driving a record $3 trillion in notional volume across our Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025,” said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX, and Alternative Products at CME Group. “While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, providing always-on access to our regulated, transparent Cryptocurrency products ensures clients can manage their exposure and trade with confidence at any time.”
Demand for the exchange’s digital asset products has climbed sharply. Notional volume reached $3.0 trillion in 2025, while average daily contracts traded rose 46% year-over-year to 407,200 in early 2026. Additionally, the crypto market, despite losing value of late, remains a hot topic amongst investors. Cryptocurrency has slowly intertwined with traditional finance in the last year, especially with the success of stablecoins and crypto ETFs.