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What Time Does CME Bitcoin Futures Open?

When it comes to Bitcoin futures, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is one of the most popular choices. CME Bitcoin futures are cash-settled contracts based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR), which provides a once-a-day reference rate of the U.S. dollar price of bitcoin.

These futures contracts are traded on the CME Globex electronic trading platform, and they can be traded for both long and short positions. In addition, CME offers options on Bitcoin futures, which are American-style options that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell one bitcoin futures contract at a specified price on or before a certain date.

So, when do CME Bitcoin futures open? The answer is that they trade from 5:00 p.m. CT on Sundays (when CME Globex opens) to 4:00 p.

CT on Fridays (when CME Globex closes). However, please note that trading hours may be subject to change due to holidays or other factors.

NOTE: Warning: Investing in CME Bitcoin Futures involves a high degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Before investing in CME Bitcoin Futures, it is important to understand the risks associated with the investment and to carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You should also seek professional advice from a financial advisor if necessary.

If you want to trade CME Bitcoin futures, you will need to have an account with a broker that offers access to CME Globex. You will also need to meet margin requirements set by your broker and by CME Group.

For more information on how to trade CME Bitcoin futures, please see our FAQ page.

CME Bitcoin futures offer a way for investors to gain exposure to bitcoin without having to hold the underlying cryptocurrency. These contracts are cash-settled and based on the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR), which provides a once-a-day reference rate of the U.

Trading hours for CME Bitcoin futures are from 5:00 p.

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