- Intercontinental Exchange (ICE, Financial) reported record Q2 2025 trading volumes in Futures & Options ADV.
- Energy ADV soared by 28% year-over-year, with Oil ADV reaching a record high of 43% increase y/y.
- Financials ADV rose by 14% y/y, driven by significant growth in interest rate derivatives.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a prominent provider of technology and data, announced record-breaking trading volumes for Q2 2025. The total Futures and Options average daily volume (ADV) increased by 21% compared to last year, with a notable rise in open interest by 9%. The records span across global commodities, energy, and financials sectors, showcasing the robust performance of ICE's benchmark contracts.
Energy markets experienced substantial growth, with a 28% increase in ADV and a 4% rise in open interest. Notably, Oil ADV surged by 43% year-over-year, reaching a record open interest of 17.6 million lots on June 24. Brent ADV rose by 57%, with a record open interest of 7.3 million lots on June 23.
Financial markets also demonstrated strong performance, with a 14% increase in Financials ADV and a 27% rise in open interest. Interest rates ADV grew by 20%, and open interest climbed by 35%, highlighting the demand for ICE's financial derivatives.
Additional key highlights include record trading activity in the natural gas and environmental sectors. Total Natural Gas ADV saw a 7% increase, while record Asia Gas ADV grew by 50%. Furthermore, environmental products open interest grew by 8% year-over-year, underscoring ICE's commitment to sustainable trading solutions.
