CME Group (CME) reported a record-breaking international average daily volume (ADV) of 8.8 million contracts in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period last year. The figure includes all trading activity conducted outside the United States and reflects robust growth across all asset classes.
The surge in international trading was led by record quarterly ADVs in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), APAC (Asia-Pacific), and Canada regions. Energy, Agricultural, and Foreign Exchange products saw standout performances, posting year-on-year increases of 29%, 29%, and 14% respectively.
On a global scale, CME Group achieved a record overall quarterly ADV of 29.8 million contracts in Q1 2025, up 13% from the previous year. The growth was supported by strong performances across a broad range of asset classes, with quarterly records set in Interest Rate, Equity Index, Agricultural, Foreign Exchange, and Cryptocurrency products.
The robust performance underscores CME Group’s expanding global footprint and growing demand for risk management tools amid a dynamic market environment.
