Catenaa, Friday, January 09, 2026- CME Group reported record trading volumes in 2025, with average daily volume reaching 28.1 million contracts, up 6% from 2024, driven by interest rates, equities, commodities, and crypto derivatives.
Interest rate products led growth, with daily volume rising 4% to a record 14.2 million contracts.
US Treasury futures and options reached 8.3 million contracts, while SOFR-linked products hit 5.4 million.
Equity index derivatives grew 8% to 7.4 million contracts, with Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 futures posting record volumes, reflecting strong retail and professional participation.
Crypto derivatives surged 139% year-over-year, reaching 278,000 contracts, representing roughly $12 billion in notional value.
Micro Ether and Micro Bitcoin futures accounted for most activity, driven by rising institutional engagement and capital-efficient trading. Fourth-quarter crypto volumes hit a record 379,000 contracts, with December alone trading 339,000 contracts.
Commodity and foreign exchange products also contributed to the overall record, with energy contracts at 2.7 million, agriculture at 1.9 million, metals at 988,000, and FX at 980,000 contracts.
International trading increased 8% to 8.4 million contracts, led by Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, reflecting deepening global participation and liquidity.
CME said the results demonstrate its ability to capture trading across asset classes amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
Record activity in crypto, interest rates, equities, and commodities positions the exchange for strong momentum and continued global engagement in 2026.
