CME Group Achieves Record 28.1 Million Contracts ADV in 2025

2026-01-06 · Market News · QuoteReporter

CME Group, recognized as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, announced on January 5, 2026, that it achieved a record annual average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts in 2025, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. This milestone underscores CME Group’s pivotal role in facilitating global trading across various asset classes, including interest rates, energy, agriculture, metals, and cryptocurrencies.

The record-setting performance was driven by significant growth in several key areas. Interest rate products saw a 4% increase in ADV, reaching 14.2 million contracts. Notably, U.S. Treasury futures and options achieved a record ADV of 8.3 million contracts, while SOFR futures and options reached 5.4 million contracts. Equity index products also experienced robust growth, with an 8% increase in ADV to 7.4 million contracts, highlighted by a 35% rise in Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures.

Energy markets recorded an 8% increase in ADV to 2.7 million contracts, with Henry Hub Natural Gas futures and options achieving a record 904,000 contracts. Agricultural products mirrored this growth, with an 8% rise to 1.9 million contracts, driven by record volumes in corn and soybean futures. Metals markets saw a substantial 34% increase in ADV to 988,000 contracts, with significant contributions from Micro Gold and Micro Silver futures.

Cryptocurrency products experienced the most dramatic growth, with a 139% increase in ADV to 278,000 contracts, equivalent to $12 billion in notional value. This surge was led by Micro Ether and Micro Bitcoin futures. International markets also contributed to CME Group’s success, with an 8% increase in ADV to 8.4 million contracts, including record volumes in the EMEA and APAC regions.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, CME Group reported a record ADV of 27.4 million contracts, with notable performances in U.S. Treasury options and SOFR options. Equity index products saw a 22% increase in ADV, while metals and cryptocurrency products set new quarterly records.

December 2025 continued the trend with a record ADV of 23.5 million contracts. Interest rate products, particularly U.S. Treasury options, maintained strong performance, while energy and metals markets also posted significant gains. Cryptocurrency products reached a monthly record ADV of 339,000 contracts, driven by Micro Ether and Ether futures.

CME Group’s comprehensive offerings across futures, options, and OTC markets, combined with its advanced trading platforms like CME Globex and BrokerTec, have enabled market participants to effectively manage risk and seize opportunities. This record-breaking year highlights CME Group’s commitment to providing a diverse range of benchmark products and its ability to adapt to evolving market demands, reinforcing its position as a global leader in derivatives trading.

Original Article

Title: CME Group Reports Record Annual ADV of 28.1 Million Contracts in 2025, Up 6% Year Over Year
Date: 2026-01-05
Category: Market News
Source: CME Group