CME Group Launches 24/7 Bitcoin Trading, Ending Weekend Gaps

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 2 days ago

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24/7 Trading Launch: CME Group announced that starting May 29, its Bitcoin futures and options will trade around the clock, aligning its regulated crypto derivatives market more closely with the seamless trading structure of spot markets, which is expected to significantly enhance market liquidity and trading activity.
Elimination of Price Gaps: By removing weekend trading closures, CME will reduce the price gaps between Friday's futures close and Sunday’s reopen, allowing traders to better capture market dynamics during weekends and mitigate risks associated with price resets.
Meeting Client Demand: CME reported that its crypto futures and options recorded a notional volume of $3 trillion in 2025, with surging client demand for digital asset risk management driving the shift to a 24/7 trading model that better serves institutional investors' needs.
Market Structure Transformation: This new trading model not only provides institutions with a regulated venue to hedge Bitcoin risk during weekends and holidays but may also alter traders' analytical approaches as the old CME price gaps gradually fade from the market landscape.

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Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	66965.557	69739.023	72653.067	75426.533	78340.577	81114.043	84028.087
Fibonacci	69739.023	71911.652	73253.905	75426.533	77599.162	78941.415	81114.043

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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