CME Group, a derivatives exchange, reported record cryptocurrency trading volumes in Q4 2024, with an average daily volume of about $10 billion.
Record Trading Volumes
CME Group announced a 300% increase in crypto trading volumes in Q4 2024 compared to last year, reaching $10 billion daily.
Start of 2025
The exchange reports a strong start to 2025, with crypto contract volumes hitting all-time highs in January. CME’s CFO, Lynn Martin, highlighted crypto derivatives as leading growth drivers.
Future Outlook
CME plans to list options tied to its Friday 'bite-sized' Bitcoin futures, driven by increased retail interest. The exchange offers Bitcoin and Ether futures and options while competing with Coinbase's derivative market expansion.
CME Group continues to expand its crypto trading volumes, showing significant growth in 2024 and a successful start to 2025. The exchange plans to diversify its offerings and strengthen its market presence.