CME Group's 24/7 Gold Futures See Strong Demand in Debut Weekend
CME Group's new around-the-clock gold futures contracts traded nearly 15,000 contracts during their inaugural weekend, representing approximately $60 million in notional value.
Chicago, IL – Nearly 15,000 1-ounce Gold futures contracts were traded during the first weekend of CME Group's new 24/7 trading schedule, equating to approximately $60 million in notional value. This indicates a strong market response to the extended trading hours.
The launch addresses a gap in the market, allowing traders to manage gold exposure outside traditional exchange hours. "Gold is a global safe-haven asset, and global events don't stop on weekends," stated Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group. The company suggests this demonstrates readiness among retail traders for continuous access to regulated gold products.
Adam Hickerson, Senior Director and Chief Operating Officer of Robinhood Derivatives, highlighted the accessibility of the new contracts. "24/7 Gold futures from CME Group offer our customers the ability to trade regulated futures contracts at any time of the day, any day of the week, from any timezone," Hickerson said.
CME Group is a significant player in gold futures, with an average daily notional value of $125 billion traded across its gold futures this year. The 1-ounce Gold futures contract, launched in January 2025, saw 87,000 contracts traded on average in the first half of 2026. The broader metals business at CME Group experienced a 55% year-on-year increase in contract volume in the first half of 2026.