CME Group reported a record October average daily volume of 26.3 million contracts, an 8 % year‑over‑year increase from the 25.2 million contracts recorded in October 2023.
The record volume was driven by significant growth in metals and cryptocurrencies. Metals ADV rose 165 % YoY, with new monthly records in Micro Gold, Micro Silver, 1‑ounce Gold futures, and Gold options. Cryptocurrency ADV surged 226 %, led by Micro Ether futures up 583 % and Micro Bitcoin futures up 60 %.
Interest‑rate contracts remained the largest component, with 30‑Day Fed Funds futures ADV up 49 % to 11.6 million contracts. Equity‑index ADV increased 28 %, agriculture ADV grew 5 %, and international ADV expanded 13 % to 8.2 million contracts.
The record October ADV reinforces CME Group’s position as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace and supports its fee‑income growth, underscoring the exchange’s ability to attract liquidity across its diverse product range.
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