CME Group Reports Record Crypto Volumes, Plans 24/7 Trading
CME Group, a leading global markets company, has reported record-breaking figures for its cryptocurrency products in 2025. The company also announced plans to introduce 24/7 trading, aiming to reshape how Bitcoin prices move.
CME's crypto products saw a surge in activity this year. In August, average daily volumes reached 411,000 contracts, marking a 230% increase from the previous year. This growth was reflected in the notional open interest, which peaked at $39 billion on September 18, the highest level ever recorded. During the third quarter, average daily volumes stood at 340,000 contracts, worth approximately $14.1 billion.
CME's dominance in the market is evident in its leading open interest for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, with $16.8 billion and $9.8 billion respectively. The introduction of 24/7 trading, starting in October 2025, is expected to further boost these figures. This expansion, driven by client demand, aims to reduce 'CME gaps' - price differences that occur during weekend closures. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) needs to approve this change, which may face delays due to a U.S. government shutdown.
Over 1,010 large open interest holders were active across CME's cryptocurrency products during the week of September 25, setting a new record. CME Group plans to introduce continuous trading for its crypto markets on the CME Globex platform, with only a two-hour maintenance window each weekend. This change will align with the broader cryptocurrency market, which currently trades continuously, unlike CME's weekend closures.
CME Group's crypto products have witnessed remarkable growth in 2025, with record-breaking volumes and open interest. The planned introduction of 24/7 trading, pending regulatory approval, is set to transform how Bitcoin prices move and could further boost the company's leading market position.
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