COINOTAG News on October 5th reported that the CME Group has formally announced its intent to implement 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options suite beginning in early 2026, subject to regulatory review and approval. The firm outlined the transition timeline and compliance submission status in the official statement.
Under the plan, contracts will trade continuously on CME Globex, with only a minimum two-hour system maintenance window on weekends. The exchange specified that all trading activity from Friday evening through Sunday evening will be recorded as occurring on the next business day, with trade date conventions aligned accordingly.
The announcement confirms that clearing and settlement processing and regulatory reporting will be handled on the subsequent business day, requiring updates to market microstructure, clearinghouse workflows and operational resiliency protocols ahead of launch.