CME Group to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading in early 2026, pending approval, after record 2025 activity.

CME Group plans to launch 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, expanding access beyond traditional hours with a weekly two-hour maintenance window. The move follows record activity in 2025, including a $39 billion peak in notional open interest, a 95% year-on-year increase in average daily open interest, and a 230% rise in daily volume, reaching $14.9 billion in August. Over 1,010 large open interest holders were active in September, signaling growing institutional involvement. Trades from Friday evening to Sunday will be assigned the next business day for clearing and reporting.