According to the source, CME Group plans to launch 24/7 crypto derivatives trading in early 2026, pending regulatory approval; source: social media post dated Oct 4, 2025. CME Group currently offers regulated Bitcoin and Ether futures and options to institutional clients; source: CME Group official product list. Spot crypto markets operate 24/7 globally, so extended CME hours would align listed derivatives with underlying market trading schedules; source: major crypto exchange market hours documentation. CME’s existing Globex sessions for crypto products define specific trading hours and exclude weekends; source: CME Globex trading hours documentation.

According to @CCData_io, the total derivatives trading volume on CME increased by 23.7% in July, reaching $130 billion. This marks the highest volume on the exchange since March. Specifically, Bitcoin futures rose by 24% to $101 billion, while Ether futures increased by 15% to $20.7 billion.