
According to CME Group’s official report, 2025 saw record growth in cryptocurrency contracts, led by Ethereum and Bitcoin derivatives, reflecting strong institutional and trader participation.
CME Group’s 2025 average daily crypto futures trading volume rose 139% year-on-year to 278,000 contracts worth $12 billion, according to its official announcement. Micro Ether futures averaged 144,000 contracts daily, Ether futures 19,000, and Micro Bitcoin futures 75,000. Overall, CME’s average daily contract volume across all products reached 28.1 million, up 6% from 2024.