CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading on May 29
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced it will open 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting May 29, bringing derivatives trading more closely in line with always-on spot crypto markets. CME says the change is intended to provide continuous price discovery and allow participants to adjust positions outside U.S. cash market hours, reducing overnight gaps and timing risk for institutional and retail traders alike.
Broader hours could increase liquidity, tighten spreads, and improve the effectiveness of hedging strategies for large traders and funds. While the move signals deeper institutionalization of crypto markets, participants should still expect volatility during off-peak times and watch for how liquidity develops across global time zones. Overall, the extension is seen as a step toward making crypto derivatives more accessible and resilient around the clock.