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title: >-
  CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin
  Volatility Contracts
url: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-06-01-cme-group-launches-247-crypto-futures-and-bitcoin-volatility-contracts
canonical: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-06-01-cme-group-launches-247-crypto-futures-and-bitcoin-volatility-contracts
date: '2026-06-01T22:35:39.533508+00:00'
category: bitcoin
tags:
  - cme
  - futures
  - options
  - bitcoin
  - volatility
  - trading
source: Bitcoin Magazine
source_url: 'https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/cme-group-goes-live-with-24-7-crypto'
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
summary: >-
  CME Group now offers round-the-clock crypto futures and options trading on CME
  Globex, including new Bitcoin volatility contracts that track the CME CF
  Bitcoin Reference Rate. This move expands access to crypto derivatives for
  institutional investors.
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# CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts

CME Group now offers round-the-clock crypto futures and options trading on CME Globex, including new Bitcoin volatility contracts that track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate. This move expands access to crypto derivatives for institutional investors.

CME Group, one of the world's largest derivatives marketplaces, has launched 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on its CME Globex platform. The new offering includes Bitcoin volatility contracts, allowing investors to hedge against or speculate on Bitcoin's price swings.

The launch marks a significant step in the institutional adoption of crypto derivatives. CME Group already offers Bitcoin and Ether futures, but the 24/7 trading schedule and new volatility contracts cater to the always-on nature of crypto markets. The volatility contracts are based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate and will be settled in cash.

This development is crucial for institutional investors who previously had to navigate fragmented trading hours. With 24/7 access, they can better manage risk and capitalize on market movements at any time. Retail investors may also benefit indirectly as the increased liquidity and hedging options could stabilize crypto markets.

For those interested in trading these new products, the volatility contracts could provide a new way to hedge against Bitcoin's price swings. Keep an eye on the market reaction and adoption rates in the coming weeks to gauge the impact of these new offerings.

## Source

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