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CME Group's Crypto Derivatives Trading Jumps Nearly 60% in March, Driven by Micro Bitcoin Futures
CME Group posted strong growth in its cryptocurrency derivatives market in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a record $11.3 billion in notional value. The surge was reportedly boosted by a sharp rise in trading activity for micro bitcoin and ether futures. As institutional and retail traders sought precise risk management tools, demand for smaller-sized contracts rose, setting new records across multiple crypto products. Micro Futures Lead the Charge CME reported an average daily volume (ADV) of 198,000 crypto derivative contracts, with micro ether futures trading reaching an all-time high of 76,000 contracts. ... (full story)
