CME Group to Expand 24/7 Trading for WTI Crude Oil and Gold

CME faces potential regulatory hurdle as CFTC reviews 24-hour oil contract proposal

CME announced a 10-barrel WTI contract for 24/7 trading (August 30), directly countering crypto platforms like Hyperliquid operating always-on outside regulatory constraints. Fintech infrastructure teams need systems for continuous operation, real-time settlement, and margins—not built on daily-break assumptions as crypto rivals eliminate regulatory friction.