CME's 24/7 Derivatives Trading Set to Shift Institutional Crypto Market

CME Group's decision to offer 24/7 derivatives trading is expected to significantly impact the way institutional investors manage their cryptocurrency holdings. According to Karl Naim, Chief Commercial Officer at XBTO, this change will accelerate the shift of institutional investors away from traditional crypto exchanges.

The ability to trade continuously will allow institutions to hedge their positions without interruption, reducing the need for large allocators to maintain exposure on crypto exchanges solely for access. This, in turn, may lead to CME becoming the dominant venue for institutional crypto risk management.