CME Group launches 24/7 gold futures, $60 M traded in debut

CME Group introduced a new one‑ounce gold futures contract that trades continuously, beginning on the weekend of July 26, 2026. The debut weekend saw nearly 15,000 contracts exchanged, amounting to roughly $60 million in notional value, indicating strong demand and liquidity among market participants.

The launch is part of CME’s broader effort to offer round‑the‑clock trading after earlier moves into crypto futures. A similar push to list a 24/7 crude‑oil contract was halted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which cited concerns over self‑certification and the suitability of continuous trading for physically delivered commodities.