The financial market giant CME Group is shaking up the crypto ecosystem by offering 24/7 trading of its cryptocurrency derivatives from early 2026. This major move could potentially eliminate the notorious "CME gaps" once and for all.
After launching its first Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts in 2017, and recently expanding its offerings with products for XRP and Solana (SOL), CME Group is solidifying its dominant position in the crypto derivatives segment. By opening up to “24/7 trading“, it aligns with the non-stop schedule of the crypto spot market, bridging a structural gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance.
Currently, futures contracts traded on CME are only available during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. This limitation has long generated what are known as “CME gaps” – price disparities appearing on charts between Friday evening’s close and Sunday evening’s opening. The transition to 24/7 crypto trading potentially means the disappearance of these emblematic gaps, a development long awaited by professional investors.
CME Group, already the world’s leading regulator in regulated crypto futures markets, is strengthening its position against unregulated decentralized and centralized platforms. This decision will influence the global trading volume, price transparency for digital asset managers, and the convergence between traditional finance (TradFi) and regulated decentralized finance (DeFi).
With this historic initiative, CME Group sends a strong signal to global markets : cryptocurrencies are no longer a speculative appendage, but a mature segment demanding infrastructure worthy of traditional financial centers… yet compatible with their rhythm. For ecosystem professionals, 24/7 crypto trading on regulated derivatives markets is becoming an imminent reality to which it would be unwise not to adapt immediately.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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