CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, reported a record average daily volume (ADV) of 26.3 million contracts in October 2025, marking an 8% increase year-over-year and surpassing the previous October record of 25.2 million contracts set in 2023.
The cryptocurrency segment experienced explosive growth, with crypto futures ADV jumping 226% to 379,000 contracts, representing a notional value of $15.3 billion. This surge was fueled by heightened institutional interest and recent product expansions, including Spot-Quoted futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as new launches for XRP and Solana.
Key highlights from the crypto derivatives include Micro Ethereum futures soaring 583% to an ADV of 222,000 contracts, while standard Ethereum futures advanced 357% to 24,000 ADV. Micro Bitcoin futures rose 60% to 80,000 ADV, reflecting robust demand for accessible contract sizes.
In a statement, CME Group emphasized, "CME Group continues to demonstrate unmatched market resilience and global relevance across asset classes. This record October reflects how our clients around the world are using our diverse products to manage risk and seize opportunity amid changing market dynamics." The company also announced plans to offer 24/7 futures and options trading in response to increased institutional demand.
Other asset classes contributed to the overall record, with Metals ADV up 165% and Agriculture sectors hitting new highs, but crypto led the volume expansion. Global participation grew, with international ADV climbing 13% to 8.2 million contracts, driven by gains in Asia-Pacific (up 29%), EMEA (up 9%), and Latin America (up 22%).
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