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CME Group Reports Record 2025 Crypto Trading Volumes, Driven by Ethereum and Bitcoin Micro Futures

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CME Group reported record 2025 cryptocurrency trading volumes, with the futures market experiencing a 139% increase in average daily contracts to 278,000 (nominal $12 billion). Micro Bitcoin and Ethereum futures led the growth, reaching 75,000 and 144,000 contracts annually, respectively. In Q4, daily volume peaked at 379,000 contracts ($13.3 billion), with micro Bitcoin futures at 89,000 contracts and micro Ethereum futures surging 164% to 201,000 contracts. The strong performance reflects a shift in market sentiment, with the fear and greed index indicating growing confidence from both institutional and retail investors.

BlockBeats news: On January 5, according to official sources, CME Group (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) released its market statistics for the full year 2025, the fourth quarter, and December. The full-year 2025 data includes:


· The overall daily average trading volume of cryptocurrencies surged by 139%, reaching a record 278,000 contracts (nominal value of $12 billion).

Micro Ethereum futures saw an average daily trading volume of 144,000 contracts, setting an annual record.

· Micro Bitcoin Futures saw an average daily trading volume of 75,000 contracts, setting an annual record.

· Ethereum futures daily average trading volume reaches 19,000 contracts, setting an annual record.


In addition, the Q4 data is as follows:


· The average daily trading volume reached 379,000 contracts (nominal value of $13.3 billion), setting a quarterly record.

· Micro Bitcoin Futures saw an average daily trading volume of 89,000 contracts, setting a quarterly record.

· Micro Ethereum futures daily average trading volume surged 164% year-over-year to 201,000 contracts.

· Ethereum futures daily average trading volume increased by 137% year-over-year to 22,000 contracts.

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