CME Sets Record 139% Increase in Crypto Futures Volume for 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Surge in Trading Volume: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reported an average daily trading volume of 278,000 contracts for cryptocurrency futures in 2025, marking a remarkable 139% year-over-year increase, which highlights significant investor engagement and solidifies CME's position in the crypto derivatives market.
- Micro Futures Performance: Micro Ether futures achieved an average daily trading volume of 144,000 contracts, while Micro Bitcoin and standard Ether futures contributed 75,000 and 19,000 contracts respectively, indicating strong demand for these products and driving overall trading volume growth.
- Increased Market Confidence: Despite declines in Bitcoin and Ether prices in 2025, CME's record trading volumes reflect a growing confidence among institutional investors in structured financial products, as evidenced by heightened trading activities from market participants.
- Future Growth Potential: According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin is currently priced at $93,658.02 with a market cap of $1.87 trillion, despite a 22.84% decline over the past 90 days, indicating a rising acceptance of cryptocurrencies and suggesting future growth potential alongside improvements in market infrastructure.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
