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CME Group Reports Record Trading Volume for 2025

CME Group, recognized globally as the premier derivatives trading platform, announced impressive statistics for the year 2025, highlighting a record average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts. This remarkable feat represents a 6% increase when compared to the previous year, 2024, showcasing the platform's continued growth and resilience in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

Yearly Performance Breakdown

Throughout 2025, various asset classes demonstrated significant performance, culminating in record ADV figures across multiple categories:

• - Interest Rate Products: The ADV rose by 4%, reaching 14.2 million contracts. Key highlights included:

- U.S. Treasury futures and options averaging 8.3 million contracts.
- SOFR futures and options reaching 5.4 million contracts.
- Notable performances in U.S. Treasury securities, with 1.8 million for 5-Year Notes and 1 million for 2-Year Notes.

• - Equity Index Products: Showing an increase of 8% to 7.4 million contracts, the Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures and Micro E-mini SP 500 futures saw tremendous growth, averaging 1.6 million and 1.2 million contracts respectively.

• - Energy Products: Not far behind, energy-related contracts surged by 8% to reach 2.7 million contracts with Henry Hub Natural Gas options averaging 904,000 contracts.

• - Agricultural Products: Grains showed a vibrant market as well, averaging 1.9 million contracts, particularly in corn and soybean futures.

• - Metals: A dominant advance with 34%, culminating in 988,000 contracts, was seen in the metals category, led by Micro Gold futures at 325,000 contracts.

• - Foreign Exchange: Slightly more than 980,000 contracts were traded, with options demonstrating a 19% increase.

• - Cryptocurrency Products: A staggering growth of 139% lifted the ADV to 278,000 contracts, the equivalent of $12 billion in notional terms.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

The fourth quarter of 2025 also marked significant achievements with record values across various sectors:

• - Interest Rates: Q4 registered 13 million contracts in ADV, illustrating healthy activity in treasury options.

• - Equity Index: The quarter noted a notable increase of 22%, soaring to 7.7 million contracts, showcasing increasing investor confidence and participation.

• - Metals: The metals sector reached 1.4 million contracts, reflecting broader market interest and trading activities.

• - Cryptocurrency: The quarter concluded with a remarkable advancement in the cryptocurrency segment, where ADV hit 379,000 contracts, translating to $13.3 billion.

December Performance Analysis

December was a particularly strong month with record numbers in multiple asset classes:

• - Interest rates surged to 10.6 million contracts, with significant trading in treasury options and SOFR products.
• - In equity, 6.9 million contracts were traded.
• - Notably, the cryptocurrency market continued its upward momentum with 339,000 contracts traded in December.

Looking Ahead

As CME Group continues to set milestones in the derivatives marketplace, it emphasizes its role in offering unparalleled trading opportunities across diverse asset classes. The firm's ability to adapt and leverage emerging trends not only empowers market participants but significantly shapes the financial landscape. With its comprehensive suite of products and robust trading platforms, CME Group remains committed to facilitating efficient risk management and capitalizing on market opportunities.

For further details on trading volumes and specific product performances, you can access the monthly volume reports available through CME Group's investor resources.