CME Group's Cryptocurrency Derivatives Trading Volume Reaches Record High in 2025

According to PANews, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group experienced a significant surge in cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume in 2025, reaching an all-time high despite a decline in major token prices. The average daily trading volume increased by 139% year-over-year, reaching 278,000 contracts, equivalent to a nominal daily value of approximately $12 billion. This marks the strongest annual performance since the introduction of cryptocurrency products in 2017. The exchange highlighted the notable performance of its micro Ether futures and micro Bitcoin futures contracts, with average daily trading volumes of 144,000 and 75,000 contracts, respectively. Standard-sized Ether futures also saw substantial growth, with an average daily trading volume rising to 19,000 contracts. Cryptocurrency trading was just one aspect of CME's record-breaking annual performance. Overall, the exchange reported an average daily trading volume of 28.1 million contracts across various asset classes, including interest rates, energy, and metals, setting a new historical record.