CFTC Schedules December Roundtable on Viability of 24/7 Derivatives Trading

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will host an industry roundtable December 15 to discuss issues related to the viability of derivatives markets moving to 24/7 trading. The dialogue builds upon the CFTC’s Request for Comment issued earlier this summer.

The roundtable will serve as a public venue to examine shifting market dynamics. It will address overnight trading, tokenization, infrastructure and staffing needs, plus operational readiness. Industry participants will assess how the Commission can advance responsible innovation.

All input must balance new capabilities against core protections. The focus remains on safeguarding market participants and upholding the integrity and resilience of U.S. derivatives markets.

Chairman Selig Outlines Tailored Regulatory Path

Chairman Selig stressed a flexible stance. “I have been consistently clear: under my leadership, the CFTC will not take a one‑size‑fits‑all approach to 24/7 trading. Market structure evolves best through thoughtful and responsible progress, and that’s exactly why we’re hosting a roundtable to hear directly from industry on their views for 24/7 trading across different asset classes,” Selig said.

This approach rejects uniform rules in favor of asset-class-specific considerations. The roundtable will gather direct feedback before any policy moves.

Logistics Set for Washington Headquarters Event

The roundtable will take place at CFTC headquarters in Washington. Details on the agenda, speakers, and registration will be posted at a later date. The event will be open to the public and livestreamed on CFTC.gov.

In-person attendance may be limited. All visitors will face security checks. Members of the public may submit speaker nominations to [email protected].