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CME group to launch 24/7 crypto futures trading
CME Group is preparing to offer around-the-clock cryptocurrency futures trading on its CME Globex platform starting May 29, pending regulatory approval. The move comes as digital asset derivatives activity surges, with 2025 notional volume hitting $3 trillion and average daily volume in 2026 climbing 46% year over year to 407,200 contracts, driven largely by Bitcoin and Ethereum futures. By aligning crypto trading hours with the always-on nature of digital markets, CME is tightening the link between traditional finance infrastructure and institutional crypto demand.
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