CME Group (CME) to Launch 24/7 Regulated Cryptocurrency Trading Access

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) is one of the 13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds.

On February 19, 2026, the company announced that its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options will begin trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week from May 29 onwards, pending regulatory review. Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX, and Alternative Products at CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME), stated that this access allows clients to manage their trades more effectively.

While not all markets lend themselves to operating 24/7, providing always-on access to our regulated, transparent Cryptocurrency products ensures clients can manage their exposure and trade with confidence at any time.

Separately, on February 16, 2026, Bank of America raised the target price on CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) from $229 to $232 while keeping an Underperform rating on the shares. Following the in-line results, the firm raised non-GAAP EPS estimates for Q1 through 2028, citing high commodity volumes but partially offset by higher expenses.

In a more recent development, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) saw a significant insider move on February 23, 2026, with Director Bryan Durkin selling 4,200 shares of the company’s stock. The transaction, valued at $1,300,530, results in a -9% change in Bryan’s ownership value in the company.

Founded in 1898, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) is a global financial derivatives marketplace operating four major exchanges – CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX. Its headquarters is located in Illinois.

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