CME Group reported a new record in its cryptocurrency derivatives trading, with a daily volume of 794,903 contracts on November 21. This surpasses the previous high of 728,475 contracts set on August 22, 2025. The increase highlights growing demand for regulated bitcoin and ethereum hedging instruments. Year-to-date, the average daily volume has surged by 132% to 270,900 contracts, while open interest has climbed 82% to 299,700 contracts.