Overview

• CME said round-the-clock access will start in early 2026 on CME Globex, subject to regulatory approval, with a brief maintenance pause each week.
• Trades executed on weekends or holidays will carry the next business day as the official trade date, with clearing, settlement, and reporting processed accordingly.
• A CME spokesperson said the change will apply to all listed crypto products; current offerings include bitcoin and ether, and CME expects Solana and XRP options to debut on Oct. 13.
• The plan follows record 2025 metrics, including $39 billion in notional open interest in mid-September, August average daily volume of 411,000 contracts, and more than 1,010 large open‑interest holders by late September.
• CME executives cite growing institutional demand for continuous risk management, and reporting suggests nonstop access could bolster the venue’s appeal versus offshore platforms.