CME Group reported a record $1.3 billion in notional volume for crypto weekend trading during October 2026. The average daily volume for weekends rose by 55% compared to September, reaching $340 million.
The exchange introduced its 24/7 trading model for crypto futures and options in May 2026 to allow clients to manage positions outside traditional market hours. From the launch through the end of Q3 2026, cumulative weekend notional volume reached $3.7 billion.
The peak weekend session occurred between August 21 and 23, 2026, with 69 600 contracts traded, totaling $554.7 million. Bitcoin and Ether products represented approximately 95% of the total crypto notional volume in Q3 2026.
Across all asset classes, CME Group achieved a record average daily volume of 30 million contracts in October 2026, a 15% increase year-over-year. Crypto products contributed 145 000 contracts to this daily average, with a notional value of $7.85 billion.
