Data: CME's crypto derivatives Q1 daily trading volume reached 11.3 billion USD, setting a new historical high
According to CoinDesk, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) reached a daily average trading volume of 198,000 cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the first quarter of 2025, with a nominal value of $11.3 billion USD, setting a new historical high.
The trading volume for micro Ethereum futures reached 76,000 contracts and micro Bitcoin futures increased by 113% annually with a daily average trading volume reaching 77,000 contracts. Micro-contracts have driven overall trading activity due to their low thresholds and ease of risk management.
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