Bybit Temporarily Halts CME-Linked TradFi Products

Bybit’s TradFi platform has temporarily halted trading of CME-linked products like BTC and ETH futures following a disruption on CME Globex as announced in November 2025.

This disruption highlights vulnerabilities in centralized trading platforms, potentially affecting market sentiment despite limited direct impact on digital assets or decentralized finance activities.

Bybit Faces Temporary Disruption in CME TradFi Products

Bybit has announced a temporary unavailability of CME-linked products on its TradFi platform. This halt follows a disruption in CME Globex trading, affecting BTC and ETH futures and options.

Involved parties include Bybit exchange and CME Group. Bybit’s key executives have not issued statements beyond the official announcement, highlighting the change with no additional insights provided.

BTC and ETH Futures See Short-Term Trading Halt

The trading halt impacts BTC and ETH futures and options, which are crucial for institutional trading. Bybit has cautioned users to exercise care in managing positions during this period.

Absent new regulatory or funding issues, this unavailability targets off-chain derivatives. Historical trends suggest such interruptions historically resolve without long-term effects on crypto market sentiments.

CME Market Disruptions Have Limited Long-term Impact

Similar past events include CME’s “NYMEX and COMEX Market Segment Product Migration,” causing temporary marketplace disruptions but little long-term market impact.

While there are no quotes from leading experts, the resumption of linkage between Bybit and CME is anticipated to stabilize trading, following past trends in resolving technical pauses. Ben Zhou, CEO, Bybit, noted, “Several CME-linked products on Bybit TradFi are currently experiencing disruption following a trading halt on CME Globex Futures & Options.”