CME Group announced plans to offer 24-hour cryptocurrency futures and options trading starting in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The move extends trading hours for its digital asset products to seven days a week on the CME Globex platform. The expansion responds to increasing demand from market participants who need continuous access to manage cryptocurrency exposure throughout the week, rather than being limited to traditional market hours. “While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has grown as market participants need to manage their risk every day of the week,” said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group. “Ensuring that our regulated cryptocurrency markets are always on will enable clients to trade with confidence at any time.”