CME Group reported a record monthly average daily volume (ADV) of 33.1 million contracts in February 2025, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase. Growth was observed across all asset classes, with notable records in interest rate products, U.S. Treasury markets, agricultural commodities, and cryptocurrency products.

Interest rate ADV reached a record 19.2 million contracts, driven by U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 13 million contracts and a 15% increase in SOFR futures trading. Equity index ADV grew by 9% to 7.2 million contracts, while energy ADV rose 11% to 2.8 million contracts, supported by record energy options trading.

Agricultural ADV increased by 15%, led by a 28% rise in corn futures. Foreign exchange ADV climbed 25%, with notable increases in Japanese yen and Canadian dollar futures. Metals ADV surged 33%, driven by record metals options trading and a 183% increase in Micro Gold futures.

Cryptocurrency trading saw significant expansion, with a 234% increase in ADV. Ether futures reached a record monthly ADV of 15,000 contracts, while Micro Ether futures and Micro Bitcoin futures saw gains of 374% and 209%, respectively.

International ADV reached a record 9.5 million contracts, with EMEA ADV up 17% to 7 million contracts and Asia ADV up 22% to 2.1 million contracts.

CME Group operates one of the world’s leading derivatives marketplaces, providing trading, clearing, and risk management services across major asset classes. More details on the February 2025 market statistics are available at CME Group’s investor relations website.