CME Group reported a record average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts in 2025, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. The surge was significantly bolstered by the performance of cryptocurrency contracts, which saw a 139% rise to 278,000 contracts, equating to $12 billion in notional value. The growth in crypto ADV was primarily driven by Micro Ether futures, which reached an ADV of 144,000 contracts, and Micro Bitcoin futures, which recorded an ADV of 75,000 contracts. This substantial increase highlights the growing interest and participation in cryptocurrency derivatives trading on the CME platform.