#83 of 115 in the US ranking · Derivatives

CME Group Review (October 2026): Fees, US States and Licenses

Best for: Regulated crypto futures

5.0/10

US access 20%9.0
Regulation 20%2.5
Security record 15%6.0
Cost 15%5.0
Range 10%5.2
Popularity 15%1.0
Data quality 5%7.0

By Vahe Hakobyan Verified October 5, 2026 Medium confidence No affiliate links

Taker fee— Not verified
US states— Not verified
New York— Not verified
Coins9
Custody— Not verified
App Store— Not verified

Our verdict

CME Group lists cash-settled futures on nine cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, plus options and micro-sized contracts, on its CFTC-regulated exchange. Crypto products have traded 24/7 since May 29, 2026. Individuals cannot open an account with CME; access runs through a futures broker, which sets commissions and margin. Contracts settle in US dollars, so no crypto changes hands.

Pros

Crypto futures and options trade 24/7 since May 29, 2026
Micro contracts sized at 0.1 bitcoin and 0.1 ether
Futures on nine cryptocurrencies, all cash-settled in US dollars

Cons

No direct retail accounts; a futures broker is required
Derivatives only: no spot crypto and no crypto withdrawals
Exchange fees apply on top of broker commissions

CME Group fees

Maker / taker: — Not verified
Simple buy: — Not verified
Volume tiers: Per-contract exchange fee plus the broker's commission. Exchange fees passed through by two US brokers (Oct 2026): Bitcoin futures $7.50, Micro Bitcoin $1.15, Ether $5.50, Micro Ether $0.10 per side.
ACH deposit: — Not verified
Wire deposit: — Not verified
Card purchase: — Not verified
USD withdrawal: — Not verified
Crypto withdrawal: — Not verified
Other fees: NFA assessment fee of about $0.02 per contract side is collected by the broker
Minimum deposit: — Not verified

Is CME Group available in my state?

US individuals can trade CME crypto futures and options only through a futures broker (FCM or introducing broker); crypto contracts have traded 24/7 since May 29, 2026.

The list of states this platform serves is not verified yet.

No state restrictions were found at exchange level; availability depends on the broker used.

New York: — Not verified
ID check (KYC): Yes
Withdraw crypto: No
Funding: — Not verified

Is CME Group regulated?

CFTC
NASDAQ: CME

US operator: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME)
Parent company: CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME)
State licenses: — Not verified
New York license: — Not verified
CFTC / NFA: CFTC-regulated futures exchange and clearing house (CME describes its crypto market as a 'CFTC-regulated marketplace'); customers trade through CFTC-registered FCMs or introducing brokers
Founded: 1898
Headquarters: Chicago, IL, USA

How secure is CME Group?

Proof of reserves: N/A (cash-settled futures; no customer crypto held)
Audits: — Not verified
Insurance: — Not verified

Incidents since 2019

None found in the sources checked.

Crypto held on a platform is not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance.

What you can do on CME Group

Futures
Options

Exchange only: CME takes no retail accounts or deposits, so funding, apps, tax forms and account types depend on the broker. Futures and options on futures are cash-settled in US dollars. 24/7 trading runs with short maintenance windows.

Apps: —
Support: — Not verified

CME Group FAQ

Is CME Group regulated in the US?

US customers are served by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME). Registrations and licenses on record: CFTC, NASDAQ: CME.

Can I withdraw crypto from CME Group to my own wallet?

No. CME Group does not let US users withdraw crypto to an external wallet.

Does CME Group require ID verification?

Yes. CME Group verifies your identity before you can trade.

How many cryptocurrencies can I trade on CME Group?

About 9 cryptocurrencies are available to US users, per CME Group's official asset list.

Alternatives to CME Group

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