CME Group Sets New Monthly ADV Record of 37.6 Million Contracts in February, Up 14% Year Over Year

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CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) reported a new monthly average daily volume (ADV) record of 37.6 million contracts in February 2026, up 14% year‑over‑year. Interest rate ADV was 21.3 million contracts, with record U.S. Treasury futures/options ADV of 13.7 million contracts.

International ADV hit a record 11.6 million contracts and BrokerTec ADNV rose to a record $1.042 trillion.

Positive

• Monthly ADV reached 37.6 million contracts, +14% YoY
• Interest Rate ADV at 21.3 million contracts (record activity)
• U.S. Treasury futures/options record ADV of 13.7 million contracts
• Record International ADV of 11.6 million contracts (EMEA record)
• BrokerTec ADNV reached $1.042 trillion, +16% YoY

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• None.

News Market Reaction – CME

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Market Context

This announcement highlights a new record average daily volume of 37.6 million contracts in February...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a new record average daily volume of 37.6 million contracts in February, with broad-based growth across interest rates, equity index, energy, agricultural, metals and cryptocurrency products, plus record international ADV of 11.6 million contracts. In context with recent records in U.S. Treasury open interest and crypto expansion, it underlines CME’s leverage to global trading activity. Investors may watch how these volume trends translate into revenues, and how durable metals and crypto growth remains across cycles.

Key Figures

Total ADV: 37.6 million contracts Prior ADV record: 35.9 million contracts Interest Rate ADV: 21.3 million contracts +5 more

8 metrics

Total ADV 37.6 million contracts February 2026, new monthly record, up 14% year-over-year

Prior ADV record 35.9 million contracts Previous monthly ADV record set in April 2025

Interest Rate ADV 21.3 million contracts February 2026, record ADV in interest rate products

Equity Index ADV 8.4 million contracts February 2026 across equity index products

Cryptocurrency ADV 322,000 contracts February 2026, $9.3 billion notional

International ADV 11.6 million contracts February 2026, record international ADV

BrokerTec ADNV $1.042 trillion Overall average daily notional value in February, record level

Customer collateral $141.2B cash / $164.4B non-cash Rolling 3 months ending January 2026 performance bond collateral

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 25 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 25	Conference presentation	Positive	+3.0%	Executive presentation at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference.
Feb 24	Volume/open interest	Positive	-3.7%	Record U.S. Treasury futures and options open interest across curve products.
Feb 19	Crypto trading launch	Positive	+0.5%	Planned launch of 24/7 trading for regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.
Feb 13	Event contracts milestone	Positive	+0.1%	Event contracts reach 100 million traded within eight weeks of launch.
Feb 12	Board nominations	Neutral	-0.3%	Announcement of director nominees for the May 14, 2026 annual meeting.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Operational records and product expansions have often been met with modest positive reactions, though there was at least one divergence where record open interest coincided with a sell-off.

Recent Company History

Recent news for CME highlights a series of volume and product milestones: record U.S. Treasury open interest on Feb 19, 2026, launch of 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading, and 100 million event contracts traded within eight weeks of launch. Governance updates included the director slate for the May 14, 2026 annual meeting and a conference appearance on Mar 3, 2026. The latest record ADV release continues this theme of growth in core rate, equity, crypto and international volumes.

Key Terms

average daily volume, futures, options, notional, +4 more

8 terms

average daily volume financial

"today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached a new monthly record"

Average daily volume is the typical number of shares or contracts of a security traded each day, calculated by averaging daily trading amounts over a recent period. It matters to investors because it indicates how easy it is to buy or sell without moving the price—like traffic on a road: high volume is a busy freeway that lets many cars pass smoothly, while low volume can make large orders cause big price changes and higher costs.

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futures financial

"Record ADV in interest rate products, including U.S. Treasury futures and options"

A futures contract is a standardized agreement to buy or sell an asset (like a commodity, currency, or stock index) at a fixed price on a specific future date. Think of it like locking in the price of a house today for a move-in years from now: it lets buyers and sellers protect themselves against price swings or bet on which way prices will move. For investors, futures matter because they provide a cheap way to manage risk, amplify returns through leverage, and signal market expectations that can move cash prices.

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options financial

"Record ADV in interest rate products, including U.S. Treasury futures and options"

Options are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price within a certain time frame. They function like a reservation or a ticket that allows for potential profit or protection against price changes, making them useful tools for managing investment risks or speculating on market movements.

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notional financial

"Cryptocurrency ADV of 322,000 contracts ($9.3 billion notional)"

Notional refers to the reference amount used to calculate payments or measure the size of a financial contract, without representing actual cash that changes hands. For investors it shows the scale of exposure — like the mileage used to compute a car rental bill even though you don’t buy the miles themselves — and helps compare risk and potential gains or losses across instruments.

repo financial

"U.S. Repo ADNV increased 18% to $383 billion"

A repo, short for repurchase agreement, is a short-term loan where one party sells securities, like government bonds, to another with the promise to buy them back later at a slightly higher price. It functions like a temporary loan secured by the securities, providing quick cash for the seller. Investors pay attention to repos because they influence liquidity and interest rates in financial markets.

performance bond requirements financial

"collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months"

Performance bond requirements are contractual guarantees that a party will complete agreed work or deliver services; if they fail, a third party pays or steps in to finish the job. Think of it like a large security deposit or backup insurance that protects the buyer from incomplete projects. For investors, these requirements signal reduced project risk but can tie up cash or increase costs, affecting returns and company creditworthiness.

central counterparty clearing financial

"operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers"

A central counterparty clearing (CCP) is a specialized financial intermediary that sits between buyers and sellers of securities or derivatives, becoming the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer to guarantee trades are completed. Like an insurance-backed referee, it manages the risk of someone failing to pay by requiring collateral, pooling resources, and simplifying many trades into smaller net payments, which helps investors by lowering the chance of loss from a counterparty default and improving market stability and liquidity.

over-the-counter (OTC) financial

"trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios"

Over-the-counter (OTC) describes stocks and other securities traded directly between buyers and sellers outside formal exchanges, using brokers, dealers, or electronic networks. For investors it matters because OTC trading often means lower transparency, fewer rules and thinner trading volume—like buying at a small flea market instead of a big supermarket—so prices can swing more and the risk of not being able to sell quickly is higher.

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• Record ADV in interest rate products, including U.S. Treasury futures and options
• Record ADV in agricultural products
• Record international ADV of 11.6 million contracts

CHICAGO, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached a new monthly record of 37.6 million contracts in February, an increase of 14% year-over-year. The company's previous monthly ADV record was set in April 2025 with 35.9 million contracts. Market statistics are available in greater detail at https://cmegroupinc.gcs-web.com/monthly-volume.

February 2026 ADV across asset classes includes:

• Interest Rate ADV of 21.3 million contracts
• Equity Index ADV of 8.4 million contracts
• Energy ADV of 3.2 million contracts
• Agricultural ADV of 2.3 million contracts
• Metals ADV of 1.5 million contracts
• Foreign Exchange ADV of 946,000 contracts
• Cryptocurrency ADV of 322,000 contracts ($9.3 billion notional)

Additional February 2026 product highlights compared to February 2025:

• Interest Rate ADV increased 11%
  • Record U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV of 13.7 million contracts
    • Record 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.7 million contracts
    • Record 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 3.2 million contracts
    • Record 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures ADV of 1.9 million contracts
    • Record 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note options ADV of 1.4 million contracts
  • SOFR futures and options ADV increased 25% to 7.1 million contracts
  • 30 Day Fed Funds futures ADV increased 24% to 512,000 contracts
• Equity Index ADV increased 16%
  • Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures ADV increased 37% to 2.2 million contracts
  • Micro E-mini S&P 500 futures ADV increased 28% to 1.4 million contracts
• Energy ADV increased 12%
  • WTI Crude Oil futures ADV increased 35% to 1.1 million contracts
  • NY Heating Oil futures ADV increased 14% to 228,000 contracts
• Agricultural ADV increased 11%
  • Record Soybean futures ADV of 444,000 contracts
  • Record Soybean Oil futures ADV of 278,000 contracts
  • Record Soybean Meal futures ADV of 226,000 contracts
  • Record Chicago SRW Wheat futures ADV of 213,000 contracts
• Metals ADV increased 88%
  • Micro Gold futures ADV increased 290% to 573,000 contracts
  • Micro Silver futures ADV increased 865% to 205,000 contracts
• Cryptocurrency ADV increased 45%
  • Micro Ether futures ADV increased 22% to 115,000 contracts
  • Micro Bitcoin futures ADV increased 31% to 100,000 contracts
  • Ether futures ADV increased 65% to 24,000 contracts
• Micro Products ADV
  • Micro E-mini Equity Index futures and options ADV of 4 million contracts represented 47.3% of overall Equity Index ADV and Micro WTI Crude Oil futures accounted for 2.7% of overall Energy ADV
• Record International ADV of 11.6 million contracts, with record EMEA ADV of 8.7 million contracts and APAC ADV up 16% to 2.4 million contracts
• BrokerTec overall average daily notional value (ADNV) increased 16% to a record $1.042 trillion in February
  • U.S. Repo ADNV increased 18% to $383 billion
  • European Repo ADNV increased 11% to €369 billion
• Customer average collateral balances to meet performance bond requirements for rolling 3-months ending January 2026 were $141.2 billion for cash collateral and $164.4 billion for non-cash collateral

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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FAQ

What ADV did CME Group (CME) report for February 2026?

CME reported a monthly ADV of 37.6 million contracts in February 2026, a 14% increase year‑over‑year. According to the company, this surpassed the prior monthly record of 35.9 million contracts set in April 2025.

Which asset class drove CME Group's February 2026 ADV growth?

Interest rate products led growth with 21.3 million contracts in February 2026. According to the company, record U.S. Treasury futures and options ADV (13.7 million) and SOFR activity supported the increase.

How did international trading contribute to CME's February 2026 results?

International ADV was a record 11.6 million contracts in February 2026, with record EMEA ADV of 8.7 million. According to the company, APAC ADV rose 16% to 2.4 million contracts.

What record did BrokerTec post in February 2026 at CME Group?

BrokerTec posted a record average daily notional value of $1.042 trillion in February 2026, up 16% year‑over‑year. According to the company, U.S. and European repo ADNV both contributed to the increase.

Which specific product records did CME report for February 2026?

CME reported multiple product records including 10‑Year, 5‑Year, and 2‑Year U.S. Treasury futures and various agricultural futures. According to the company, Micro and options product volumes also hit notable records.