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Bitcoin holds above $73K as CME launches 24/7 trading
Bitcoin traded almost unchanged on Sunday as CME Group launched round-the-clock trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, expanding access to regulated crypto derivatives markets.
As of 08:45 GMT, Bitcoin was trading 0.49% higher at $73,858.5.
The world’s largest derivatives exchange said its crypto futures and options lineup is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the CME Globex platform, allowing traders to respond to market events during weekends, holidays, and overnight sessions.
The move brings CME’s trading schedule closer to the operating model of spot cryptocurrency markets, where Bitcoin and other digital assets trade continuously.
CME said the notional trading volume of its crypto products reached almost $3 trillion in 2025, reflecting growing institutional demand for regulated instruments providing exposure to digital assets.
The exchange currently offers futures and options on Bitcoin and Ether, as well as newer contracts linked to XRP and Solana.
Extended trading hours may give investors greater flexibility to hedge positions during periods of increased volatility. Bitcoin has historically shown sharp price swings outside traditional market hours, especially on weekends when major macroeconomic or geopolitical events occur.
The launch also comes amid continued growth in institutional participation in crypto markets through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and regulated derivatives products.
Demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs has weakened in recent weeks, contributing to a pullback in cryptocurrency prices despite gains across broader financial markets. Over the past week, Bitcoin lost about 3%, while Ether posted a similar decline.
Market participants are also watching regulatory developments in Washington. The CLARITY Act, which is intended to establish a broader framework for digital asset oversight in the United States, continues to attract attention from both crypto companies and traditional financial institutions.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (NYSE: JPM) criticized certain provisions of the bill last week, arguing that some rules could create uneven regulatory conditions for banks and crypto companies.
Despite the recent decline in prices, analysts note that the continued expansion of regulated trading venues and institutional products remains a key development for the digital asset sector.
Now that CME offers continuous access to crypto futures and options, traders can manage positions in Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana throughout the entire week without waiting for traditional markets to open.
Crypto market today: altcoins show mixed performance on Sunday
On Sunday, at the end of the month, most altcoins showed mixed performance.
Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, rose 0.48% to $2,023.73.
XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency, fell 0.21% to $1.3378.
Solana gained 0.52%, while Cardano added 1.11%.
Among meme tokens, Dogecoin fell 0.35%.
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