CME 24/7 Crypto Trading Kills Weekend Gap
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CME Group's move to 24/7 crypto futures and options trading marks a structural shift for Bitcoin markets. By eliminating the weekend gap—where CME futures opened at a different price from the previous close—traders lose a common arbitrage opportunity. However, Monday opens now gain outsized significance as they will reflect the full weekend's spot market movement without a gap. This change reduces overnight risk for institutional participants but may increase volatility at weekly open. The continuous trading aligns CME with global crypto markets, potentially attracting more volume and liquidity. Overall, the development is neutral to bullish as it improves market efficiency and institutional accessibility.
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