Trading Halt and Resumption
On November 28, 2025, the CME Group successfully reopened trading for all markets after a temporary halt caused by 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.
The 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 Market Context
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.
Bitcoin (BTC) was reported 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.
Historical patterns highlight that infrastructure issues at exchanges like CME often resolve quickly. Potential for improved infrastructure investment to prevent future outages can be suggested to ensure market stability for BTC and derivatives trading.