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7/10

CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Trading to Boost Liquidity and Reduce Volatility

Published 8 days ago
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Key Facts

  • •CME Group is moving toward 24/7 crypto trading to align with the global nature of digital assets.
  • •Analysts expect the move to improve liquidity and reduce the sharp volatility typically seen during weekends.

CME Group is transitioning its cryptocurrency derivatives platform to a 24/7 trading schedule to better align with the continuous nature of global digital asset markets. This strategic move aims to eliminate significant price gaps and liquidity shortages that frequently occur when traditional markets close over the weekend. Market analysts anticipate that continuous trading will mitigate the 'weekend selloff' phenomenon, providing institutional investors with constant access to hedging tools. By offering around-the-clock access, CME is addressing a major pain point for institutional capital seeking to manage risk in sync with the 24/7 spot market. The shift is expected to enhance overall market maturity and attract more risk-averse institutional participants to the crypto space. Ultimately, this transition reinforces the infrastructure supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, potentially stabilizing the broader digital asset ecosystem.

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Sources:coindesk.com