CME Market Reopens Post-Disruption: Impact on Bitcoin Futures

Key Points:* CME trading halted due to a data center issue, impacting BTC futures.

• The market resumed all trading on November 28.
• CME’s swift response minimized the impact on futures trading. On November 28, 2025, the CME Group successfully reopened trading for all markets after a temporary halt caused by a data center cooling issue.

The resumption of trading, affecting BTC futures, underscores the importance of robust infrastructure in mitigating financial market disruptions and maintaining market stability.

CME’s Cooldown: Quick Trading Recovery Post-Issue

CME Group temporarily halted trading on November 27 due to a data center cooling problem. The issue was addressed within a day, with trading resuming on November 28. CME confirmed the smooth reopening across all markets, restoring operations.

Trading suspension impacted BTC futures significantly. Market participants experienced paused transactions across affected assets, although trading promptly continued after resolution. The quick action minimized broader implications.

“We have resolved the cooling issue at our data center and are pleased to resume trading across all markets.” — Terrence A. Duffy, Chairman and CEO, CME Group

Market responses largely focused on having an insulated impact. Terrence A. Duffy, CME Group’s CEO, was silent on public platforms, maintaining communication through official notices. No major influencers commented directly on the event.

Bitcoin Price and Insights After CME Disruption

Did you know? In February 2018, a similar CME issue led to a temporary trading halt, which also swiftly resumed, reflecting the exchange’s capacity for quick recovery from technical disruptions.

CoinMarketCap reports Bitcoin (BTC) at $90,846.29 as of November 29, 2025, reflecting a market cap of $1.81 trillion and market dominance of 58.57%. Recent 24-hour trading volume reached $57.66 billion, with a price change of -0.64%. Price trends further indicate a -16.46% change over 90 days.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04:51 UTC on November 29, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Historical patterns highlight that infrastructure issues at exchanges like CME often resolve quickly. The Coincu research team suggests potential for improved infrastructure investment to prevent future outages, ensuring market stability for BTC and derivatives trading.