CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Trading and New Futures Products
CME Group is preparing to launch 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency contracts on May 29, 2026, aiming to provide continuous risk management in the always-on digital asset market. This initiative follows the recent live trading of Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures, which executed their first trades between market makers FalconX and G-20 Group. Additionally, CME plans to introduce bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory approval, allowing investors to isolate volatility risks from price direction using the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index. Giovanni Vicioso, CME’s global head of cryptocurrency products, stated that the move to 24/7 trading builds on experience with event contracts and aims to attract new participants. The exchange now offers futures on nine different cryptocurrencies, covering over 75% of the market capitalization, including recent additions like Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Lumens. These developments highlight growing institutional interest in broader altcoin exposure and hedging tools beyond Bitcoin and Ether, reflecting significant expansion in CME's digital assets ecosystem.
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CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Trading and New Futures Products
CME Group is preparing to launch 24/7 trading for its cryptocurrency contracts on May 29, 2026, aiming to provide continuous risk management in the always-on digital asset market. This initiative follows the recent live trading of Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures, which executed their first trades between market makers FalconX and G-20 Group. Additionally, CME plans to introduce bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory approval, allowing investors to isolate volatility risks from price direction using the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index. Giovanni Vicioso, CME’s global head of cryptocurrency products, stated that the move to 24/7 trading builds on experience with event contracts and aims to attract new participants. The exchange now offers futures on nine different cryptocurrencies, covering over 75% of the market capitalization, including recent additions like Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Lumens. These developments highlight growing institutional interest in broader altcoin exposure and hedging tools beyond Bitcoin and Ether, reflecting significant expansion in CME's digital assets ecosystem.
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