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CME Group Achieves Record Average Daily Volume in July 2026

CME Group, known as the premier derivatives marketplace globally, has announced an impressive milestone for July 2026. The firm recorded an average daily volume (ADV) of 27 million contracts, representing a robust 23% increase compared to the same month last year. This achievement underscores the growing demand for trading in various asset classes, reflecting both the robustness of the market and the innovation in CME's product offerings.

July 2026 Volume Highlights

In July, CME Group's ADV across major asset classes included a remarkable breakdown:

• - Interest Rate products: 12.6 million contracts
• - Equity Index: 8.2 million contracts
• - Energy: 2.6 million contracts
• - Agricultural products: 2 million contracts
• - Foreign Exchange: 811,000 contracts
• - Metals: 788,000 contracts
• - Cryptocurrency products: 237,000 contracts, amounting to $10.3 billion in notional value.

This performance reflects a heightened interest in diverse investment opportunities from both domestic and international traders.

Year-Over-Year Growth Across Key Product Categories

The July 2026 data showcases impressive growth across several categories compared to July 2025:

Interest Rates

Interest Rate ADV saw a notable increase of 17%, with significant upticks across various products:

• - SOFR futures ADV climbed by 9% to 3.6 million contracts.
• - U.S Treasury futures and options ADV rose by 22% to 7 million contracts.
• - Tradable contracts for 10-Year and 2-Year U.S. Treasury Notes also observed robust growth rates of 13% and 32%, respectively.

Equity Index

The Equity Index ADV surged to new heights, increasing by an impressive 48%. Highlights include:

• - Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 futures, which skyrocketed by 159% to 3 million contracts.
• - E-Mini SP 500 futures and options, witnessing growth of 24% and 8%, respectively.

Energy

The Energy sector also demonstrated strength with a solid 9% increase in ADV. Key movements include:

• - WTI Crude Oil futures ADV rose by 17%, reaching 953,000 contracts.
• - Micro WTI Crude futures exhibited remarkable growth of 175%.

Agricultural Products

Agricultural futures continued to attract traders, experiencing a 15% uptick. Notable contract advancements were seen in Corn and Soybean futures.

Foreign Exchange

The Foreign Exchange ADV similarly grew by 9%, with the Japanese Yen futures witnessing a substantial rise of 39%.

Metals

Metals products like Micro Gold futures showed a significant increase of 41%, translating into heightened market engagement from investors.

International Trading Performance

CME Group saw international ADV rise by 32%, achieving a total of 8.8 million contracts. Regionally, EMEA ADV increased by 29%, while APAC ADV soared by 41%, showcasing the global reach of CME Group products.

Conclusion

CME Group’s accomplishments in July 2026 not only demonstrate the resilience and robustness of derivatives trading but also highlight the organization’s commitment to providing innovative products to meet the trading demands of its customers worldwide. As market participants adapt to changing economic landscapes, CME Group remains a key player, empowering them to effectively manage risk and seize market opportunities.

With such strong figures showcasing the depth and breadth of trading activity, CME Group continues to set industry standards in the global derivatives market. For more detailed statistics and market insights, traders are encouraged to visit CME Group's official website and explore their extensive offerings.