Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy stated that the exchange originally sought to provide a regulated, transparent alternative to existing offshore products that remain accessible to U.S. participants through virtual private networks. While these venues currently cater to retail traders, CME Group aimed to offer a safer, CFTC-supervised environment for similar activity. After consulting with key industry constituents, the firm concluded that the market is not yet prepared for 24/7 energy trading without further due diligence.
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CME Group Abandons Plan for 24/7 Crude Oil Futures
CME Group has pulled its proposal for a 10-barrel crude oil futures contract, citing industry concerns that around-the-clock energy trading could introduce systemic risk. The decision marks a retreat from the exchange's attempt to compete directly with offshore prediction markets and unregulated perpetual trading platforms.
The exchange has officially withdrawn its filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Duffy emphasized that the firm now expects the regulator to address current market inequities, specifically calling for a level playing field where all derivatives products strictly adhere to the standards mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act.
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