CME Group will begin 24/7 trading for its crypto futures products, including XRP, starting May 29 at 4:00 p.m. CT. This move eliminates the gap between traditional derivatives markets and the continuous operation of digital assets, allowing institutional traders to hedge and adjust positions during weekend volatility. The 24/7 trading expansion covers CME's entire digital asset futures and options lineup, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and other altcoin contracts. For XRP, CME will offer continuous trading on both standard and Micro XRP futures. The CFTC self-certification for this program was filed on May 13, with a market-maker program extending through January 31, 2027, to ensure liquidity during off-hours. CME's XRP futures, launched in May 2025, have seen significant institutional demand, with a cumulative trading volume of 1.32 million contracts, representing $62.87 billion in notional value in the first year. The shift to continuous trading is expected to enhance hedging capabilities and attract more institutional capital, aligning CME with crypto-native platforms offering perpetual contracts.