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CME Group to Expand 24/7 Trading to 100-Ounce Silver Futures After Gold's Strong Debut

  • CME Group will expand 24/7 trading to its 100-Ounce Silver futures contract starting September 11, 2026, pending regulatory review.
  • Over $200 million in notional value has been traded during weekend sessions for 1-Ounce Gold futures since the July 24 launch.
  • More than 53,000 contracts traded during the new 1-Ounce Gold weekend sessions, creating the largest liquidity pool for weekend Gold trading.
  • Both 1-Ounce Gold & 100-Ounce Silver futures are designed for retail trading with smaller notional exposure.
  • CME Group's silver futures recorded a record $50 billion average daily notional volume in the first half of 2026.
  • The 100-Ounce Silver futures contract launched in February 2026 with an average daily volume of 17,800 contracts in the first half of the year.
  • CME Group's metals business set a new record in the first half of 2026 with 1.3 million contracts traded daily, a 55% year-on-year increase.
  • 100-Ounce Silver futures are financially settled based on the daily settlement price of the COMEX 5,000-Ounce Silver benchmark & subject to COMEX rules.