Key insights
- CME Group has launched 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, including Bitcoin and Bitcoin Volatility futures. This move aims to meet client demand for continuous liquidity and bridge the gap between traditional markets and the 24/7 crypto landscape. While CME's stock is near its 52-week low, analysis suggests it may be undervalued. The expansion could attract institutional interest and potentially increase trading volumes, offering a regulated venue for crypto derivatives.
CHICAGO - CME Group announced it launched around-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, with the expanded hours going live on Friday, May 29. The exchange operator, with a market capitalization of $93.9 billion, has seen revenue grow 7.5% over the last twelve months as of Q1 2026, reflecting strong demand for its derivatives products.
The company reported more than 7,200 cryptocurrency futures and options contracts were traded during the inaugural weekend, representing approximately $50 million in notional value, according to a press release statement.
"By offering continuous liquidity over the weekend, we are meeting client demand and bridging the gap between traditional regulated venues and the 24/7 nature of crypto assets," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group.The company’s shares currently trade at $260.09, near their 52-week low of $257.17. According to InvestingPro analysis, CME appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment, with the platform identifying the stock among opportunities on its Most Undervalued list. An InvestingPro tip notes the company has maintained dividend payments for 24 consecutive years, currently yielding 1.9%.
CME Group introduced its first Bitcoin futures contract in 2017. The company stated the shift to continuous trading represents an evolution in its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings.
Bitcoin Volatility futures also became available for 24/7 trading starting today. These products are designed to allow investors to trade their view on the 30-day implied volatility of bitcoin without taking a directional price position.
JB Mackenzie, VP and GM of Futures and International at Robinhood Markets, said the launch marks the first time users will be able to trade regulated futures contracts at any hour. Noel Kimmel, President of Ripple Prime, noted that institutions managing digital asset exposures require uninterrupted access to regulated crypto derivatives.
Bob Fitzsimmons, Executive Vice President at Wedbush Securities Inc., stated the firm has been serving clients on a 24/7 basis for over a year and continues to expand its service in support of the CME Group launch. Investors seeking deeper insights can access CME’s comprehensive Pro Research Report on InvestingPro, one of over 1,400 US equities covered with detailed analysis and actionable intelligence.
The expanded trading hours apply to cryptocurrency futures and options traded through the CME Globex platform.
In other recent news, CME Group has announced its preliminary voting results from the 2026 annual meeting, where shareholders elected 14 directors for terms expiring in 2027. The company is also set to launch its Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8, pending regulatory review. These futures will be CME Group’s first market-cap weighted cryptocurrency product, offering exposure to multiple cryptocurrencies through a single contract. Additionally, CME Group plans to introduce futures contracts for compute resources in collaboration with Silicon Data later this year, subject to regulatory approval.
In another development, CME Group has launched Avalanche and Sui crypto futures trading, with the first trades executed between FalconX and G-20 Group. These futures are available in both micro- and larger-sized contracts, trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bank of America has identified CME Group as a key player in capital markets, noting its potential in the AI-driven acceleration of energy derivatives usage. These recent developments highlight CME Group’s ongoing expansion into cryptocurrency and compute futures markets, alongside its strategic focus on AI opportunities.
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