CME Group is set to introduce 24/7 trading for its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options starting May 29, pending regulatory approval. This move aims to eliminate the traditional weekend trading gap by allowing continuous trading through weekends and holidays. The change is driven by increased client demand, with CME reporting $3 trillion in notional volume for its crypto futures and options in 2025. While trading access will be continuous, clearing and settlement will still adhere to a business-day schedule, with weekend trades processed on the following business day. This development is expected to enhance liquidity and provide institutional traders with more flexibility to manage risk and exposure during periods when crypto markets are active but traditional venues are closed. However, the effectiveness of this change will depend on the quality of weekend liquidity and the ability of clearing members to adapt to the new trading hours.