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CME Group Sets New Record for Monthly Average Daily Volume

CME Group, the premier derivatives marketplace globally, has once again raised the bar by achieving an astounding average daily volume (ADV) of 37.6 million contracts in February 2026. This impressive figure represents a significant 14% increase from the same month last year, highlighting the increasing activity and confidence in the derivatives markets.

The previous record of 35.9 million contracts was set back in April 2025, demonstrating a continuous upward trend in trading volume at CME Group. The diverse mix of asset classes has contributed significantly to this growth, with notable performances across different sectors.

Breakdown of the Average Daily Volume

In February 2026, the ADV data across various asset classes showed remarkable increases. The breakdown is as follows:

• - Interest Rate ADV: 21.3 million contracts
• - Equity Index ADV: 8.4 million contracts
• - Energy ADV: 3.2 million contracts
• - Agricultural ADV: 2.3 million contracts
• - Metals ADV: 1.5 million contracts
• - Foreign Exchange ADV: 946,000 contracts
• - Cryptocurrency ADV: 322,000 contracts, representing a notional value of $9.3 billion.

Interest Rate Products Leading the Charge

Among the highlights, the interest rate products have shown particularly strong performance. In fact, the U.S. Treasury futures and options reached a record ADV of 13.7 million contracts, with the breakdown revealing:

• - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures: 3.7 million contracts
• - 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures: 3.2 million contracts
• - 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures: 1.9 million contracts
• - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note options: 1.4 million contracts

The SOFR futures and options also saw a remarkable increase of 25% to reach an ADV of 7.1 million contracts during the same period.

Striking Increases in Equity Indices

The equity indices surged as well, with a 16% increase noted in February 2026. Products such as Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures saw a notable 37% increase, reaching 2.2 million contracts traded. Similarly, Micro E-mini SP 500 futures increased by 28%, totaling 1.4 million contracts.

Growth in Energy and Agricultural Futures

The energy sector has also been a significant driver of expansion with a 12% increase in ADV. Highlights within this sector included:

• - WTI Crude Oil futures: up by 35% to 1.1 million contracts
• - NY Heating Oil futures: up by 14% to 228,000 contracts

In the agricultural sector, the highlights were equally impressive, with records set for both Soybean and Soybean Oil futures. The Soybean futures ADV reached an all-time high of 444,000 contracts, reflecting robust market dynamics.

The Surging Metals and Cryptocurrency Markets

The metals markets experienced an astounding growth spurt, with an 88% increase in ADV recorded. The Micro Gold futures surged by an impressive 290% to 573,000 contracts. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency sector also saw a 45% increase in ADV, driven by heightened interest in products such as Micro Ether and Micro Bitcoin futures.

International Trading and Notional Value Growth

CME Group’s international ADV reached a record 11.6 million contracts, with the EMEA region showing particularly strong performance at 8.7 million contracts. The overall average daily notional value (ADNV) for BrokerTec rose by 16% to a historic $1.042 trillion in February.

As a pivotal player in the global derivatives market, CME Group provides a robust platform for trading futures, options, and various financial instruments, enabling market participants worldwide to manage risks and seize opportunities efficiently. With such significant growth in trades and contract volumes, CME Group continues to solidify its position as a leader in the financial marketplace.

For more detailed statistics, you can visit CME Group’s market statistics.