CME Group Plans 24/7 Crypto Trading Starting May 29, 2026

The CME Group hosts various cryptocurrency derivatives, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, and XLM. The exchange offers futures and options contracts for these assets, as well as micro-sized contracts for BTC and ETH to provide more capital-efficient exposure.

The CME also offers Micro Bitcoin (MBT) and Micro Ether (METH) futures, allowing for precise risk management and trading strategies. These products are cash-settled based on regulated reference rates, ensuring transparency and credibility in pricing.

However, the CME currently operates with a weekend trading halt, which can create price gaps when cryptocurrency markets continue to trade over the weekend but the exchange remains closed. This phenomenon is known as a 'CME gap,' and it has been observed in Bitcoin prices.

The CME is planning to launch 24/7 trading for all crypto futures and options starting May 29, 2026, pending regulatory approval. If approved, this change could potentially eliminate the creation of new CME gaps, as the exchange would be operating continuously with cryptocurrency markets.