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CME Group Reports Record Monthly ADV of 33.1 Million Contracts in February, with Growth Across All Asset Classes

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CME Group achieved a record monthly average daily volume (ADV) of 33.1 million contracts in February 2025, marking a 12% year-over-year increase. The company's interest rate complex hit a record monthly ADV of 19.2 million contracts, driven by record U.S. Treasury futures and options.

Key highlights include: record international ADV of 9.5 million contracts, with EMEA up 17% and Asia up 22%; SOFR futures volume increased 15% to 4.3 million contracts; and significant growth across all asset classes. Notable performances include Equity Index ADV up 9%, Energy ADV up 11%, Agricultural ADV up 15%, Foreign Exchange ADV up 25%, and Metals ADV up 33%.

Cryptocurrency products showed exceptional growth with a 234% increase in ADV, including record monthly Ether futures. Customer collateral balances for the three months ending January 2025 totaled $76.7 billion in cash and $178.0 billion in non-cash.

CME Group ha raggiunto un volume medio giornaliero (ADV) mensile record di 33,1 milioni di contratti a febbraio 2025, segnando un aumento del 12% rispetto all'anno precedente. Il complesso dei tassi di interesse dell'azienda ha toccato un ADV mensile record di 19,2 milioni di contratti, trainato dai futures e dalle opzioni sui Treasury statunitensi.

I punti salienti includono: un ADV internazionale record di 9,5 milioni di contratti, con l'EMEA in aumento del 17% e l'Asia in aumento del 22%; il volume dei futures SOFR è aumentato del 15% fino a 4,3 milioni di contratti; e una crescita significativa in tutte le classi di attivi. Le performance degne di nota includono un ADV dell'Indice Azionario in aumento del 9%, un ADV Energetico in aumento dell'11%, un ADV Agricolo in aumento del 15%, un ADV delle Valute in aumento del 25% e un ADV dei Metalli in aumento del 33%.

I prodotti criptovalutari hanno mostrato una crescita eccezionale con un aumento del 234% nell'ADV, inclusi i futures su Ether mensili record. I saldi collaterali dei clienti per i tre mesi terminati a gennaio 2025 ammontavano a 76,7 miliardi di dollari in contante e 178,0 miliardi di dollari in non contante.

CME Group alcanzó un volumen diario promedio mensual (ADV) récord de 33,1 millones de contratos en febrero de 2025, marcando un aumento del 12% en comparación con el año anterior. El complejo de tasas de interés de la compañía alcanzó un ADV mensual récord de 19,2 millones de contratos, impulsado por los futuros y opciones de tesorería de EE. UU.

Los puntos destacados incluyen: un ADV internacional récord de 9,5 millones de contratos, con EMEA en aumento del 17% y Asia en aumento del 22%; el volumen de futuros SOFR aumentó un 15% hasta 4,3 millones de contratos; y un crecimiento significativo en todas las clases de activos. Las actuaciones notables incluyen un ADV del Índice Accionario en aumento del 9%, un ADV Energético en aumento del 11%, un ADV Agrícola en aumento del 15%, un ADV de Divisas en aumento del 25% y un ADV de Metales en aumento del 33%.

Los productos de criptomonedas mostraron un crecimiento excepcional con un aumento del 234% en el ADV, incluidos los futuros de Ether mensuales récord. Los saldos colaterales de los clientes para los tres meses que terminaron en enero de 2025 totalizaron 76,7 mil millones de dólares en efectivo y 178,0 mil millones de dólares en no efectivo.

CME 그룹은 2025년 2월에 3,310만 계약의 기록적인 월 평균 일일 거래량(ADV)을 달성하며, 전년 대비 12% 증가했습니다. 회사의 금리 복합체는 미국 재무부 선물 및 옵션에 힘입어 1,920만 계약의 기록적인 월 ADV를 기록했습니다.

주요 하이라이트에는 EMEA가 17% 증가하고 아시아가 22% 증가한 950만 계약의 기록적인 국제 ADV가 포함됩니다; SOFR 선물 거래량은 15% 증가하여 430만 계약에 이릅니다; 그리고 모든 자산 클래스에서 유의미한 성장이 있었습니다. 주목할 만한 성과로는 주식 지수 ADV가 9% 증가하고, 에너지 ADV가 11% 증가하며, 농업 ADV가 15% 증가하고, 외환 ADV가 25% 증가하며, 금속 ADV가 33% 증가했습니다.

암호화폐 제품은 ADV가 234% 증가하며 뛰어난 성장을 보여주었으며, 월별 이더 선물도 기록을 세웠습니다. 2025년 1월 종료된 3개월 동안 고객 담보 잔고는 현금으로 767억 달러 및 비현금으로 1,780억 달러에 달했습니다.

CME Group a atteint un volume moyen quotidien mensuel (ADV) record de 33,1 millions de contrats en février 2025, marquant une augmentation de 12 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le complexe de taux d'intérêt de l'entreprise a atteint un ADV mensuel record de 19,2 millions de contrats, soutenu par des contrats à terme et des options sur les bons du Trésor américain.

Les points clés incluent : un ADV international record de 9,5 millions de contrats, avec une augmentation de 17 % en EMEA et de 22 % en Asie ; le volume des contrats à terme SOFR a augmenté de 15 % pour atteindre 4,3 millions de contrats ; et une croissance significative dans toutes les classes d'actifs. Les performances notables incluent un ADV de l'indice boursier en hausse de 9 %, un ADV énergétique en hausse de 11 %, un ADV agricole en hausse de 15 %, un ADV des devises en hausse de 25 % et un ADV des métaux en hausse de 33 %.

Les produits de cryptomonnaie ont montré une croissance exceptionnelle avec une augmentation de 234 % de l'ADV, y compris des contrats à terme sur Ether mensuels records. Les soldes de garantie des clients pour les trois mois se terminant en janvier 2025 se sont élevés à 76,7 milliards de dollars en espèces et 178,0 milliards de dollars en non-espèces.

CME Group erreichte im Februar 2025 ein rekordverdächtiges monatliches durchschnittliches Tagesvolumen (ADV) von 33,1 Millionen Verträgen, was einem Anstieg von 12% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Das Zinskomplex des Unternehmens erreichte ein rekordverdächtiges monatliches ADV von 19,2 Millionen Verträgen, angetrieben durch rekordverdächtige US-Treasury-Futures und -Optionen.

Zu den wichtigsten Höhepunkten gehören: ein rekordverdächtiges internationales ADV von 9,5 Millionen Verträgen, mit einem Anstieg von 17% in der EMEA-Region und 22% in Asien; das Volumen der SOFR-Futures stieg um 15% auf 4,3 Millionen Verträge; und signifikantes Wachstum in allen Anlageklassen. Bemerkenswerte Leistungen umfassen einen Anstieg des Equity-Index-ADV um 9%, einen Anstieg des Energie-ADV um 11%, einen Anstieg des Agrar-ADV um 15%, einen Anstieg des Devisen-ADV um 25% und einen Anstieg des Metall-ADV um 33%.

Kryptowährungsprodukte zeigten ein außergewöhnliches Wachstum mit einem Anstieg von 234% im ADV, einschließlich rekordverdächtiger monatlicher Ether-Futures. Die Kundenkollateralbestände für die drei Monate bis Januar 2025 beliefen sich auf insgesamt 76,7 Milliarden Dollar in bar und 178,0 Milliarden Dollar in Nicht-Bar.

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  • Record monthly ADV of 33.1M contracts (+12% YoY)
  • Record interest rate ADV of 19.2M contracts
  • Cryptocurrency ADV surged 234%
  • Growth across all asset classes (Equity +9%, Energy +11%, Agriculture +15%, FX +25%, Metals +33%)
  • Record international ADV of 9.5M contracts
  • Strong customer collateral position ($254.7B total)
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CME Group's February 2025 results show record monthly average daily volume (ADV) of 33.1 million contracts, representing 12% year-over-year growth across all asset classes. This comprehensive strength directly impacts revenue generation, as CME's business model relies on transaction and clearing fees.

Most impressive is the record interest rate complex ADV of 19.2 million contracts, driven by unprecedented U.S. Treasury futures and options volume of 13 million contracts daily. SOFR futures showed continued momentum with 15% growth to 4.3 million contracts, demonstrating CME's successful navigation of the post-LIBOR landscape.

The diversified growth pattern across equity indices (9%), energy (11%), agricultural products (15%), foreign exchange (25%), metals (33%), and cryptocurrency (234%) creates multiple revenue streams and reduces dependency on any single asset class.

International expansion shows significant traction with record ADV of 9.5 million contracts, including 17% growth in EMEA and 22% growth in Asia, broadening CME's global footprint. The substantial customer collateral balances of $254.7 billion also suggest potential interest income benefits in the current rate environment.

CME's micro product strategy continues paying dividends, with these retail-focused contracts representing 40.9% of overall Equity Index ADV, effectively complementing the company's institutional business. The extraordinary growth in cryptocurrency volumes positions CME well in this emerging market segment.

Record trading volumes across CME's full product suite reflect increased market volatility and trading opportunities that directly benefit exchange operators. The comprehensive growth across all seven asset classes is particularly notable, as exchanges rarely see simultaneous strength across their entire product ecosystem.

The record U.S. Treasury futures and options volumes indicate heightened market activity around interest rate expectations, with traders actively managing risk positions. This benefits CME through increased clearing activity and higher margin requirements, reflected in the substantial $254.7 billion in customer collateral balances.

CME's aggressive expansion in micro contracts has successfully broadened market participation, with these products now representing over 40% of equity index volumes. This democratization of derivatives trading creates a more diverse customer base beyond traditional institutional participants.

The 234% cryptocurrency volume growth represents institutional adoption of regulated crypto derivatives rather than spot markets. While still a small percentage of overall volume, this positions CME advantageously in a high-growth segment with superior margins.

The strong performance of acquired platforms - with BrokerTec European Repo ADNV up 20% to €331.3 billion and EBS Spot FX ADNV up 15% to $70.1 billion - demonstrates successful integration of these businesses into CME's ecosystem. The 93% growth in FX Link ADV creates important connections between futures and spot FX markets, reinforcing CME's central position in the global currency trading infrastructure.

  • Record monthly ADV for interest rate complex and U.S. Treasury markets
  • Record monthly international ADV of 9.5 million contracts
  • Record February ADV in agricultural and cryptocurrency products
  • SOFR futures ADV up 15% to 4.3 million contracts 

CHICAGO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its February 2025 market statistics set a new monthly average daily volume (ADV) record of 33.1 million contracts, an increase of 12% year-over-year. In addition, its deeply liquid interest rate complex reached a monthly ADV record of 19.2 million contracts, driven by record monthly U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 13 million contracts and a 15% increase in SOFR futures volume. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

February 2025 ADV across asset classes includes:

Additional February 2025 product highlights compared to February 2024:

  • Interest Rate ADV increased 11%
    • Record monthly U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 13 million contracts
    • Record monthly 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.6 million contracts
    • Record monthly 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.1 million contracts
    • Record monthly 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 1.7 million contracts
    • Record monthly 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note options ADV of 1.3 million contracts
    • SOFR futures ADV increased 15% to 4.3 million contracts
  • Equity Index ADV increased 9%
    • Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures ADV increased 30% to 1.6 million contracts
    • Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures ADV increased 47% to 1.1 million contracts
    • Micro E-mini Dow Jones futures ADV increased 42% to 114,000 contracts
  • Energy ADV increased 11%
    • Record February Energy options ADV of 552,000 contracts
    • Henry Hub Natural Gas futures ADV increased 16% to 676,000 contracts
    • Henry Hub Natural Gas options ADV increased 22% to 366,000 contracts
  • Agricultural ADV increased 15%
    • Corn futures ADV increased 28% to 586,000 contracts
    • Soybean futures ADV increased 9% to 318,000 contracts
    • Chicago SRW Wheat futures ADV increased 24% to 184,000 contracts
  • Foreign Exchange ADV increased 25%
    • Japanese Yen futures ADV increased 36% to 192,000 contracts
    • Canadian Dollar futures ADV increased 55% to 115,000 contracts
  • Metals ADV increased 33%
    • Record February Metals options ADV of 133,000 contracts
    • Micro Gold futures ADV increased 183% to 147,000 contracts
    • Gold options ADV increased 98% to 107,000 contracts
  • Cryptocurrency ADV increased 234%
    • Record monthly Ether futures ADV of 15,000 contracts
    • Micro Ether futures ADV increased 374% to 94,000 contracts
    • Micro Bitcoin futures ADV increased 209% to 76,000 contracts
  • Record monthly International ADV of 9.5 million contracts, with EMEA ADV up 17% to 7 million contracts and Asia ADV up 22% to 2.1 million contracts
  • Micro Products ADV
    • Micro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 3 million contracts represented 40.9% of overall Equity Index ADV and Micro WTI Crude Oil futures accounted for 2.3% of overall Energy ADV
  • BrokerTec European Repo average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 20% to €331.3 billion, U.S. Repo ADNV increased 8% to $323.8 billion and U.S. Treasury ADNV and increased 5% to $112.5 billion
  • EBS Spot FX ADNV increased 15% to $70.1 billion and FX Link ADV increased 93% to 41,000 contracts ($3.6 billion notional per leg)
  • Customer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending January 2025 were $76.7 billion for cash collateral and $178.0 billion for non-cash collateral

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest ratesequity indexesforeign exchangeenergyagricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What was CME Group's record average daily trading volume in February 2025?

CME Group achieved a record monthly ADV of 33.1 million contracts in February 2025, representing a 12% increase year-over-year.

How did CME's cryptocurrency trading perform in February 2025?

CME's cryptocurrency ADV increased 234%, with record monthly Ether futures ADV of 15,000 contracts and significant increases in Micro Ether futures (374%) and Micro Bitcoin futures (209%).

What was CME's performance in interest rate products for February 2025?

CME's interest rate products reached a record monthly ADV of 19.2 million contracts, with U.S. Treasury futures and options hitting 13 million contracts and SOFR futures up 15% to 4.3 million contracts.

How much customer collateral did CME Group hold as of January 2025?

CME Group held $76.7 billion in cash collateral and $178.0 billion in non-cash collateral for the three-month period ending January 2025.

What was CME's international trading volume in February 2025?

CME achieved a record monthly international ADV of 9.5 million contracts, with EMEA ADV up 17% to 7 million contracts and Asia ADV up 22% to 2.1 million contracts.
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