CME Group to Launch 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading on May 29

Core Insights - CME Group will launch 24/7 trading for its regulated Cryptocurrency futures and options starting May 29, pending regulatory review [1][2] - Client demand for risk management in the digital asset market has reached an all-time high, resulting in a record $3 trillion in notional volume for Cryptocurrency futures and options in 2025 [2] - The continuous trading will include a two-hour weekly maintenance period over the weekend, with holiday or weekend trades dated to the following business day [2] Company Performance - CME Group has reported an average daily volume (ADV) of 407,200 contracts, which is a 46% increase year-over-year, and an average daily open interest of 335,400 contracts, up 7% year-over-year [5] - The futures ADV specifically reached 403,900 contracts, marking a 47% increase year-over-year [5] Market Position - CME Group is recognized as the world's leading derivatives marketplace, facilitating trading across various asset classes including interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals [3] - The company operates the CME Globex platform for futures and options trading, BrokerTec for fixed income trading, and EBS for foreign exchange trading, alongside being a major central counterparty clearing provider [3]