Data: CME cryptocurrency derivatives Q1 average daily trading volume reaches 11.3 billion USD, setting a new historical high

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) reported that the average daily trading volume of cryptocurrency derivatives in the first quarter of 2025 reached 198,000 contracts, with a notional value of $11.3 billion, setting a new historical record.

The trading volume of micro Ethereum futures reached 76,000 contracts, while micro Bitcoin futures saw a year-on-year increase of 113%, with an average daily trading volume of 77,000 contracts. Micro contracts have driven overall trading activity to soar due to their low entry barriers and ease of risk management.