CME Derivatives Trading Soars in April: Record Volumes Driven by Crypto Growth

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) reported a significant surge in trading activity during April, with derivatives volumes hitting new highs. According to PANews, the average daily volume (ADV) of CME futures contracts reached 35.9 million, representing a substantial 36% year-over-year increase. Notably, the cryptocurrency segment witnessed a remarkable 129% jump in daily trading volume. This was driven by strong interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, particularly micro-sized contracts.