CME Group Launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures as Volume Jumps 46%
CME will launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and options trading on May 29 at 4 p.m. CT, aligning regulated markets with always-on crypto. Year-to-date daily crypto volume jumped 46% to 407,200 contracts and open interest rose 7%, driving a technical breakout above the $285-$290 neckline toward $310-$320.
1. 24/7 Crypto Trading Launch
CME Group will begin 24/7 trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and options on May 29 at 4 p.m. CT, pending regulatory approval. This move removes overnight and weekend gaps in regulated crypto derivatives, enabling continuous hedging and risk management.
2. Record Volume and Open Interest Gains
Year-to-date average daily crypto volume rose 46% year-over-year to 407,200 contracts and average daily open interest climbed 7% to 335,400 contracts, building on a record $3 trillion notional volume across crypto derivatives in 2025.
3. Technical Breakout Analysis
CME broke above the $285-$290 inverse head and shoulders neckline and recently spiked to $310, affirming a measured move target of $310-$320. All EMAs are stacked bullishly and the RSI near 70 suggests potential short-term consolidation.