The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group reported record cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume for July 2025, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 302,000 contracts representing $13.6 billion in notional value. While the official press release highlighted significant activity in Ethereum futures, it did not provide a precise breakdown of ETH-specific volume. Secondary claims suggesting Ethereum futures reached $118 billion for the month remain unverified through CME's primary communication channels as of August 12.
The surge is attributed to new products like Spot-Quoted Bitcoin and Ether futures, which enhanced institutional participation. CME emphasized this activity reflects growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency derivatives, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory attention. Historical patterns indicate such volume spikes often correlate with increased market robustness, though unconfirmed figures warrant caution until direct data verification from authorized platforms.