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CME Group Sets New Records in April 2025

CME Group, recognized as the leading derivatives marketplace globally, has reported a historic milestone in its transaction volume for April 2025. The company recorded an average daily volume (ADV) of 35.9 million contracts, reflecting a substantial 36% increase year-over-year. This impressive performance is indicative of the thriving interest and participation in the derivatives market.

Growth in Interest Rates and Other Products

Among the standout figures, the ADV in interest rate contracts surged 46% to reach 18.4 million contracts. Additionally, CME Group observed record monthly averages in both equity index and metals products, with the equity index soaring to 9.7 million contracts and metals products hitting 1 million contracts. The diversity of the marketplace's offerings has attracted a wider audience, enhancing its position as a market leader.

April also saw impressive figures in other categories, including a record monthly volume of 6 million contracts in SOFR futures, 2.3 million contracts in Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures, 2 million contracts in Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures, and 1.8 million contracts in U.S. Treasury options. These numbers illustrate the integrated growth across a wide array of financial instruments, showcasing the robustness of CME Group’s trading environment.

International Expansion and New Records

For the first time in CME Group's history, the international ADV reached 10.9 million contracts, driven primarily by remarkable growth in the EMEA region, which achieved record ADV of 7.8 million contracts. Asia also contributed significantly, with an ADV of 2.6 million contracts, while Latin America recorded 235,000 contracts. The global appeal of CME Group’s platforms indicates a strong demand for its diverse range of products across multiple regions, highlighting the firm’s commitment to international market engagement.

Detailed Performance Across Different Asset Classes:

• - Interest Rate ADV: 18.4 million contracts
• - Equity Index ADV: 9.7 million contracts
• - Energy ADV: 3.3 million contracts
• - Agricultural ADV: 2.1 million contracts
• - Foreign Exchange ADV: 1.3 million contracts
• - Metals ADV: 1 million contracts
• - Cryptocurrency ADV: 183,000 contracts, representing a substantial notional value of $8.9 billion.

This compelling growth is not only reflective of CME Group’s established markets but also the increasing interest in alternative investment avenues such as cryptocurrency, where an impressive 129% increase was recorded in ADV.

Year-over-Year Comparisons

When compared to April 2024, the figures indicate the aggressive upward trajectory of CME Group's performance:

• - Interest Rate ADV grew by 46%.
• - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures ADV rose by 25% to 2.9 million contracts.
• - 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures ADV witnessed an increase of 51% to 2.1 million contracts.
• - SOFR Options ADV grew by 24% to 1.7 million contracts.

Further, the Equity Index ADV rose by 28%, with specific products like the E-mini Russell 2000 futures increasing by 43% to 300,000 contracts and Micro E-mini Dow Jones futures jumping 80% to 218,000 contracts.

Energy and Agricultural Sector Developments

In the energy sector, there was a remarkable ADV increase of 36%. Notable products include WTI Crude Oil Futures ADV, which climbed by 29% to 1.3 million contracts, and Henry Hub Natural Gas Futures, increasing 34% to 660,000 contracts.

The agricultural sector also demonstrated solid growth, with corn futures increasing by 18% to 514,000 contracts, as demand for agricultural products continues to expand.

Conclusion

CME Group’s April 2025 performance showcases its robust framework within the derivatives market, allowing it to cater to a dynamic and diverse base of traders and investors globally. This evolution underlines the importance of adaptability and innovation in financial markets, positioning CME Group for future success as it continues to expand its global footprint and enhance its product offerings. For more detailed statistics, visit the CME Group's monthly volume page.