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CME Group Sets New Benchmark in Volume for June 2026

CME Group, recognized globally as the premier derivatives marketplace, has announced that its average daily volume (ADV) for June 2026 reached an astounding 30.6 million contracts, marking a 19% increase compared to the same month last year. This record-breaking figure not only signifies a remarkable achievement for the company but also emphasizes the ongoing demand for trading across various asset classes.

Highlights From June 2026

June witnessed a diverse array of activity across several asset classes, underlining the strength and breadth of CME's trading capabilities. Notably, the ADV for interest rates surged by 17% to 13.6 million contracts, showcasing robust interest in U.S. Treasury futures and options.

• - U.S. Treasury Futures - ADV for these contracts rose 19% to 7.2 million contracts, reinforcing their critical role as a financial instrument.
• - 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures - This category observed a 15% rise to 1.9 million contracts, while the 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note saw an increase of 16% to 1.4 million contracts.
• - Another highlight was the impressive spike in 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Futures, which surged 37% to nearly 951,000 contracts.

Such growth speaks volumes about market participants’ confidence in the U.S. economic landscape and their inclination to leverage these contracts for risk management.

Equity Indices Experience Significant Growth

One of the most remarkable stories from June was the 54% increase in Equity Index ADV, reaching 10.1 million contracts, breaking previous records. Among the standout products:

• - Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures achieved a record of 3.2 million contracts.
• - Micro E-mini SP 500 Futures also displayed solid performance, accelerating 39% to 1.5 million contracts.

This exponential growth reflects heightened investor enthusiasm, further validated by the 14% increase in E-mini SP 500 options ADV, totaling 1.3 million contracts.

Agricultural Products and Metals Show Robust Interest

CME's agricultural contracts also thrived in June, with total ADV climbing 8% to a record 2.3 million contracts. Notable increases within this sector include:

• - Corn Futures, which advanced 20% to 619,000 contracts.
• - Soybean Oil Futures also recorded an impressive 12% increase to 273,000 contracts.

In the metals sector, the ADV for Micro Gold futures jumped by 33% to 342,000 contracts, and Micro Silver futures experienced a staggering 191% growth, reaching 69,000 contracts. These figures indicate that investors are actively seeking opportunities in precious metals amid fluctuating economic conditions.

Cryptocurrency and Global Participation

The cryptocurrency market demonstrated remarkable resilience, posting a 76% rise in ADV, surging to 334,000 contracts (approximately $10.7 billion notional). The Micro Bitcoin Futures saw a commendable 46% increase to 77,000 contracts, reflecting a growing acceptance and interest in digital currencies.

International engagement also rose noticeably by 17%, totaling 9.3 million contracts, with North American, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets contributing significantly to this growth.

Summary of Q2 Performance

In the second quarter of 2026, CME Group recorded its second-highest quarterly ADV of 29.8 million contracts, highlighting its sustained growth momentum. Several asset classes contributed to this success:

• - Interest rates held an ADV of 14.5 million contracts.
• - Equity indexes reported an ADV of 8.6 million contracts.
• - The energy sector's ADV reached 2.7 million contracts, underlining robust trading in micro energy futures.

In conclusion, CME Group's recent records in volume and its diverse array of products illustrate the marketplace’s resilience and adaptability in a constantly evolving trading environment. As global demand for innovative trading solutions continues to grow, CME remains at the forefront, providing tools essential for managing risk and capturing opportunities across the globe.