CME sets new crypto futures trading record in 2025
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reported a significant increase in cryptocurrency trading volumes, driven by strong demand for various futures products.
CME set a new record for cryptocurrency futures trading volume in 2025, with an average daily volume of 278,000 contracts, representing a 139% year-over-year increase.
Trading volumes on CME in 2025 rose by 139% compared to the previous year. Record-breaking performance was driven by Micro Ether and Bitcoin futures, highlighting growing institutional interest and CME’s expanding role in the crypto derivatives market.
Micro Ether futures lead the market
December 2025 marked a peak in futures trading activity, reaching an all-time high of 339,000 contracts. This reflects broader adoption of cryptocurrencies despite declining prices of Bitcoin and Ether.
Micro Ether futures showed unprecedented growth, with an average daily trading volume of 144,000 contracts.
Micro Bitcoin futures and standard Ether futures also contributed to the record figures, setting new benchmarks with average daily volumes of 75,000 and 19,000 contracts respectively.
As we wrote, CME Group sees record FX futures positions amid low volatility
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