CME · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report

24/7 Trading Expansion

CME GROUP INC. · 2026-10-21 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Management cited traction in 24/7 gold, silver, and cryptocurrency trading, and said weekend trading in the gold and silver contracts represented about 20%–30% of their average daily volume, as referenced in the analyst’s question. CME withdrew its proposed 10-barrel WTI 24/7 contract after commercial participants raised concerns about the cost and staffing required to support around-the-clock trading. Management said it would hold off on listing that oil contract until commercial participants were more comfortable. It views the market as moving toward 24/7 trading across products, while emphasizing that banking and operational infrastructure must support primary markets.

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