CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, announced it will start trading crypto options and futures contracts 24/7 starting from May 29; regulatory approval is pending. Continuous trading on the CME Globex platform, with at least two hours of weekend maintenance per week. Market holidays and weekend trades will be cleared, settled, and reported on the next business day.
Bitcoin futures volume and open interest on the CME exchange. Source: CME Group
CME’s 24/7 BTC and ETH Futures Trading Revolution
This announcement reinforces institutional investors’ interest in BTC. According to current data, BTC detailed analysis price is at 66,572.76 USD level, 24-hour change -0.85%. RSI at 32.93 in oversold territory, downtrend continues. CME’s move is critical for funds seeking to manage volatility.
46% Annual Growth in CME Crypto Volume in 2026
In 2026, CME’s crypto futures and options daily average volume increased 46% year-over-year. This growth parallels institutional buyers accumulating BTC; even as Google searches for ‘Will Bitcoin go to zero?’ rise, BTC futures open interest is breaking records.
| Level | Price (USD) | Score | Distance | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 Support | 65,142.9998 | 75/100 ⭐ | -2.00% | Fibo 0.114, Swing Low |
| S2 Support | 62,923.9257 | 64/100 ⭐ | -5.34% | ATR Lower, POC |
| R1 Resistance | 70,639.4629 | 69/100 ⭐ | +6.27% | EMA 20, Ichimoku |
| R2 Resistance | 68,106.9767 | 64/100 ⭐ | +2.46% | Ichimoku Senkou |
SEC-CFTC Joint Statement and Regulatory Impact
The announcement follows the September joint statement by SEC and CFTC on the potential transition to 24/7 capital markets in the US. This strengthens institutional infrastructure against long-term risks like BTC quantum security (7-year transition according to BIP-360).
Nasdaq and NYSE’s 24/7 Crypto Expansion
Nasdaq will expand to 24-hour, five days a week trading hours in the second half of 2026. NYSE is developing a 24/7 blockchain-compatible platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs. Developments like Peter Thiel’s ETHZ tokenized jet engine project are impacting ETH and altcoins.
Technical Risk Analysis for BTC Investors
Supertrend bearish, EMA 20: 71,610 USD. S1 65,143 strong support; if broken, S2 62,924 could be tested. This CME move could reduce volatility by 20-30% by increasing liquidity, accelerating institutional inflows.
- Advantages: Continuous access, weekend volatility opportunities.
- Risks: Maintenance outages, regulatory delays.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/cme-launches-247-crypto-futures-trading
