CME Group achieved a record average daily volume of 25.7 million contracts in January, with cryptocurrency contracts reaching an average daily volume (ADV) of 198,000, marking a year-over-year increase of 180%. This surge was driven largely by the popularity of micro bitcoin (BTC) futures, which saw a 255% rise, and micro ether (ETH) futures, which increased by 223%. The notional value for CME's crypto contracts totaled $13.6 billion. The micro contracts allow for trading in smaller increments (0.1 BTC or ETH), enabling more precise trading and risk management. Alongside these micro and full-sized contracts, CME also offers options on these futures, providing traders with flexible strategies for risk exposure. As of February 2025, CME continues to expand its cryptocurrency offerings, pending regulatory approval for new products.

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