CME Group Sets New All-Time High for Metals Futures and Options Trading

CME Group Breaks Trading Records in Metals Complex

On January 26, 2026, CME Group, recognized as a leading derivatives marketplace globally, achieved an unprecedented milestone. The company's metals complex saw trading activity that culminated in a single-day record of 3,338,528 contracts. This marked an 18% increase over the previous record set on October 17, 2025, which was 2,829,666 contracts.

Jin Hennig, the Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, commented on the situation: "In the midst of ongoing macro-economic uncertainty, coupled with record volatility and heightened price risks, our clients are increasingly turning to our markets. They seek to hedge and adjust their exposure to precious metals to align with their trading goals. Our growing suite of precious metal contracts is designed to provide all sizes of clients with efficient risk management tools that fit their needs."

The surge in trading activity can be attributed to the increasing demand for CME Group's precious metals contracts. Notably, Micro Silver futures achieved volume records of 715,111 contracts traded in a single day, alongside an all-time high open interest of 35,702 contracts. Furthermore, it was one of the top five trading days for Silver futures, Micro Gold futures, and 1-Ounce Gold futures as well.

In a bid to cater to the growing retail demand, CME Group has announced the upcoming launch of 100-Ounce Silver futures on February 9, 2026, pending regulatory approvals. For further information on this exciting development, visit CME Group's official site.

CME Group's metals operations are governed by the rules of COMEX, ensuring that all transactions adhere to the highest standards of reliability and compliance. For further exploration of CME Group's metals offerings, you can visit CME Group Metals.

As one of the global leaders in derivatives trading, CME Group empowers its clients to manage their portfolios effectively, trade across diverse asset classes, and utilize tools for risk management. The exchanges operated by CME Group provide the most comprehensive range of benchmark products across interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products, and metals.

Through the CME Globex platform, clients can access futures and options trading, while other trading segments, including fixed income and foreign exchange, are served through BrokerTec and the EBS platform, respectively. CME Group also manages one of the world's foremost central counterparty clearing organizations, known as CME Clearing.

CME Group continues to expand its role as a pivotal trading venue for metals, and with the recent records set, it is clear that its reputation in facilitating efficient trading is stronger than ever. As it navigates through the evolving landscape of global markets, CME Group remains committed to providing valuable trading insights and opportunities for participants worldwide.