Currently, the group's regulated crypto futures and options close on weekends and outside certain daily hours.
CME has also expanded into event contracts to allow users to place bets on financial events.
CME Group plans to offer around the clock trading for
cryptocurrency futures and options markets beginning early 2026, pending
regulatory clearance.
This shift reflects growing demand from market
participants who require the ability to manage their risk every day of the
week, not just during traditional market hours.
According to the company, while not all markets suit
nonstop trading, the dynamic nature of the crypto market and client needs
justify this change.
Around-the-Clock Trading to Meet Increasing Demand
"While not all markets lend themselves to
operating 24/7, client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has
grown as market participants need to manage their risk every day of the
week," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative
Products at CME Group.
"Ensuring that our regulated cryptocurrency
markets are always on will enable clients to trade with confidence at any
time."
Tim McCourt, Source: LinkedIn
By keeping its regulated crypto markets open at all
times, CME aims to provide traders with the confidence to transact whenever
they choose. Currently, CME’s crypto futures and options trading halts on
weekends and outside of certain hours.
The proposed new trading schedule will reportedly allow
access every day through the CME Globex platform, except for a brief weekly
maintenance period on weekends.
Trades executed during holidays or weekends will carry
the trade date of the next business day, ensuring clearing, settlement, and
regulatory reporting remain aligned with standard market rules.
Institutional Interest Hits New Highs at CME
This move follows a period of strong growth in CME's
crypto derivative markets throughout 2025. The trading activity reportedly includes
a $39 billion notional open interest in mid-September and a 230% year-on-year
increase in average daily trading volume in August.
Allowing 24/7 trading better aligns CME's offering
with the nonstop pace of the cryptocurrency markets, which operate continuously
around the globe. This adjustment may entice institutional investors seeking
regulated infrastructure without limited trading hours, offering an alternative
to less-regulated offshore venues that already provide nonstop access.
Recently, CME Group partnered with sports betting operator FanDuel to launch event contracts aimed at millions of gaming customers. This marked a significant expansion of these binary options-style products, which have surged in popularity this year.
The joint venture allows FanDuel users to
place simple yes-or-no bets with stakes starting at $1 on financial market
events, including S&P 500 movements, oil prices, and economic data.
CME Group plans to offer around the clock trading for
cryptocurrency futures and options markets beginning early 2026, pending
regulatory clearance.
This shift reflects growing demand from market
participants who require the ability to manage their risk every day of the
week, not just during traditional market hours.
According to the company, while not all markets suit
nonstop trading, the dynamic nature of the crypto market and client needs
justify this change.
Around-the-Clock Trading to Meet Increasing Demand
"While not all markets lend themselves to
operating 24/7, client demand for around-the-clock cryptocurrency trading has
grown as market participants need to manage their risk every day of the
week," said Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative
Products at CME Group.
"Ensuring that our regulated cryptocurrency
markets are always on will enable clients to trade with confidence at any
time."
Tim McCourt, Source: LinkedIn
By keeping its regulated crypto markets open at all
times, CME aims to provide traders with the confidence to transact whenever
they choose. Currently, CME’s crypto futures and options trading halts on
weekends and outside of certain hours.
The proposed new trading schedule will reportedly allow
access every day through the CME Globex platform, except for a brief weekly
maintenance period on weekends.
Trades executed during holidays or weekends will carry
the trade date of the next business day, ensuring clearing, settlement, and
regulatory reporting remain aligned with standard market rules.
Institutional Interest Hits New Highs at CME
This move follows a period of strong growth in CME's
crypto derivative markets throughout 2025. The trading activity reportedly includes
a $39 billion notional open interest in mid-September and a 230% year-on-year
increase in average daily trading volume in August.
Allowing 24/7 trading better aligns CME's offering
with the nonstop pace of the cryptocurrency markets, which operate continuously
around the globe. This adjustment may entice institutional investors seeking
regulated infrastructure without limited trading hours, offering an alternative
to less-regulated offshore venues that already provide nonstop access.
Recently, CME Group partnered with sports betting operator FanDuel to launch event contracts aimed at millions of gaming customers. This marked a significant expansion of these binary options-style products, which have surged in popularity this year.
The joint venture allows FanDuel users to
place simple yes-or-no bets with stakes starting at $1 on financial market
events, including S&P 500 movements, oil prices, and economic data.
Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis.
His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
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#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
