CME Group Achieves Record Q3 and Outstanding September Trading Volumes

CME Group Reports Impressive Trading Volume Growth in Q3 and September

In a recent announcement, CME Group, recognized as the leading global derivatives marketplace, shared significant findings from its quarterly and monthly market statistics. For the third quarter of 2025, the average daily volume (ADV) reached an astounding 25.3 million contracts, marking the second-highest ADV recorded. Meanwhile, September's trading volume also stood out, registering an ADV of 26.1 million contracts, showcasing robust market activity.

Growth Across Asset Classes

The quarterly report reveals remarkable advancements across various asset categories compared to the same period in the previous year. Notably, the interest rate sector reported an ADV of 13.4 million contracts. U.S. Treasury options saw a notable increase of 7%, lifting their ADV to 1.4 million contracts, while 30-Day Fed Funds futures rose by 5% to 555,000 contracts.

In the equity index domain, the trading volume achieved an ADV of 6.3 million contracts, reflecting healthy investor engagement. Additionally, the energy sector recorded an ADV of 2.3 million contracts, with Henry Hub Natural Gas options climbing by 7% to reach an ADV of 227,000 contracts. Agricultural commodities also saw a strong showing with an ADV of 1.7 million contracts, boosted by an increase in soybean meal futures trading by 5% to 176,000 contracts.

The foreign exchange and metals markets continued to see substantial activity, recording an ADV of 834,000 contracts and 825,000 contracts respectively. Specifically, the micro gold futures exhibited impressive growth, with their ADV skyrocketing by 125% to achieve 255,000 contracts. Platinum futures also increased, gaining 22% to hit 38,000 contracts.

In the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrency, CME Group recorded a staggering ADV of 340,000 contracts, which represents an impressive notional value of $14.1 billion. This noteworthy achievement includes significant milestones in micro futures, with micro ether futures achieving an ADV of 209,000 contracts and ether futures reaching 236,000 contracts, both setting new records.

International Market Engagement

International trading activity was also noteworthy, with an overall ADV of 7.4 million contracts. Breaking this down further, EMEA accounted for 5.4 million contracts, while APAC represented 1.7 million contracts, and Latin America contributed with an ADV of 151,000 contracts. This diverse geographical engagement highlights the global appeal and reach of CME Group's offerings.

September Highlights

Focusing on September 2025, the statistics further demonstrate solid growth compared to September 2024. The interest rate sector again led, with an ADV of 13.3 million contracts, where U.S. Treasury options saw a remarkable 21% increase, reaching 1.5 million contracts. Equity index trading garnered 7 million contracts, and agricultural products recorded an ADV of 1.5 million contracts. The foreign exchange segment reflected an ADV of 1.1 million contracts, and metals reached a commendable 1 million contracts, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of trading across these assets.

Moreover, micro products have significantly impacted market dynamics; micro E-mini equity index futures and options accounted for 36% of overall equity index ADV, while micro WTI crude oil futures represented 2.2% of overall energy ADV. The repo markets also demonstrated growth, with BrokerTec U.S. repo average daily notional value increasing by 31% to a remarkable $401 billion.

Conclusion

CME Group's ongoing success in achieving record trading volumes illustrates its strength and resilience as a leader in the derivatives marketplace. By continuously innovating and expanding their offerings, they empower participants worldwide to effectively manage risk and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving market landscape. The robust figures in both the cryptocurrency space and traditional asset classes speak volumes about the trust and engagement of market participants worldwide.

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