CME to launch 7×24 crypto derivatives trading in early 2026

Foresight News reports that, according to the official website of CME Group, CME has announced that its cryptocurrency futures and options will achieve 7×24 continuous trading on CME Globex starting from early 2026, retaining only a roughly two-hour weekly weekend maintenance window, to be implemented upon regulatory approval. For holidays or weekend trading from Friday night to Sunday night, the next business day will be considered the trading day, with clearing, settlement, and regulatory reporting postponed accordingly. CME stated that in 2025, crypto derivatives set new records: on September 18, the notional open interest reached $39 billion; in August, the average daily open interest was 335,200 contracts, up 95% year-on-year, with a notional value of approximately $31.6 billion; August ADV was 411,000 contracts, up 230% year-on-year, with a notional value of about $14.9 billion; and there were more than 1,010 large position holders.