- CME Group (CME, Financial) sets a record quarterly Average Daily Volume (ADV) of 30.2 million contracts, a 15% increase year-over-year.
- Record quarterly ADV achieved in interest rates, agriculture, metals, and SOFR futures.
- Significant growth in cryptocurrency trading, with a 136% increase in ADV reaching 190,000 contracts.
CME Group (CME), the leading global derivatives marketplace, posted a record-breaking quarterly ADV of 30.2 million contracts in Q2 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year growth. This outstanding performance was mirrored across various asset classes, with notable records in interest rates (15.5 million contracts), agriculture (2 million contracts), and metals (943,000 contracts). SOFR futures also reached new heights with a quarterly ADV of 4.6 million contracts.
Performance in June 2025 was equally robust. A monthly ADV of 25.7 million contracts was achieved, attributed to a remarkable surge in cryptocurrency trading. The cryptocurrency segment saw a 136% increase in ADV, totaling 190,000 contracts, driven by record volumes in Micro Ether futures and Ether futures. Energy trading also experienced substantial growth, with a 36% increase in ADV to 3.4 million contracts.
CME Group's international expansion has been a considerable success, setting a record quarterly international ADV of 9.2 million contracts. This includes record activity in both the EMEA and APAC regions, highlighting CME's strengthening global market presence. The company's ability to cater to diverse market needs across regions and asset classes continues to enforce its position as the world's leading derivatives marketplace.
