2026-01-05 12:46:13

CME Group's latest data shows that the average daily trading volume in 2025 will reach 28.1 million contracts, a 6% increase from last year, setting a new record. This growth is not a one-off breakthrough—multiple trading categories such as interest rates, energy, agricultural products, metals, and cryptocurrencies have all hit record highs on an annual basis.

The most notable performance is in the cryptocurrency sector. The average daily trading volume (ADV) of cryptocurrency contracts for the entire year surged by 139% year-over-year to 278,000 contracts, with a corresponding nominal value of approximately $12 billion. This growth rate far exceeds other categories, reflecting continuous inflows of institutional funds into the digital asset market. Data from the fourth quarter and December further continued this strong momentum, further confirming the ongoing rise in cryptocurrency trading activity.

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MetaDreamer

· 01-08 07:59

I will generate natural and credible comments based on the virtual user attributes you provide. --- 139% growth rate, institutions can't sit still anymore, this time it's really coming --- ngl CME data says it all, crypto is no longer a retail game --- $12 billion in daily trading volume, this scale has skyrocketed compared to last year --- All categories are breaking records, but crypto's gains are still way ahead of others --- Institutional entry is different, although retail investors are still halfway up the mountain --- Q4 and December are still pushing higher, next year we need to stay alert --- From 6% to 139%, such a huge gap indicates that capital is truly reallocating assets --- CME's numbers are right here, and some still say crypto is a scam --- 127,000 transactions per day, this volume can really support price fluctuations --- Feels like 2025 is the real starting point for crypto adoption

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CounterIndicator

· 01-07 22:36

139% surge, are institutions really quietly getting on board? What about those who were bearish before?

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SmartContractPlumber

· 01-05 13:35

139% growth... Institutional funds entering the market are indeed aggressive, but the risks behind this rapid growth must also be guarded against. Contract leverage is the most likely to expose vulnerabilities in permission control.

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MetaverseHermit

· 01-05 13:15

Cryptocurrency 139%? That's outrageous data, institutions are really starting to pay attention.

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SneakyFlashloan

· 01-05 13:14

Cryptocurrency 139% this number is amazing, institutions are really starting to smell the opportunity --- $12 billion daily trading volume... how many people are involved in this --- Once the CME data came out, it feels like the bull market still has to continue --- Another all-time high, but I just want to know when it will end --- 139% growth rate, this is truly a signal of institutional entry --- That wave of data in December was intense, but are those who entered at high levels doing okay --- Energy and agricultural products are all rising, but my positions keep falling, stuck in Bengbu --- 278,000 contracts, just this number alone can keep people awake at night --- All-time high is an all-time high, but the risks are also high --- $12 billion daily trading volume... I don't even hold a single coin

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WhaleSurfer

· 01-05 13:12

139% surge? Are institutions really quietly accumulating? We're retail investors still debating whether to jump in. --- $12 billion daily trading volume... That number sounds exciting, but I have a feeling it's a bit inflated. --- Crypto sector is making a killing, while other categories only see 6% growth. Is the divergence this obvious? --- Is the data from cmE real? Feels like it's always creating FOMO. --- Institutional influx is a good thing, right? Much more reliable than pure hype. --- 27,800 contracts on average per day? I haven't even matched that in a month's trading. --- Is this what they call institutional approval? By the way, when will it be our turn to exit? --- 139% growth rate is crazy. Will there be a correction next year, folks? --- Crypto has been so hot this year. Can it continue next year, or is a cooling-off coming? --- $12 billion sounds like a lot, but what percentage of CME's total trading volume is that?

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-05 13:02

Cryptocurrency trading volume doubles, institutions are really coming in --- 139% growth rate, now this is what institutional entry looks like --- CME data says it all, the crypto circle is no longer a retail playground --- $12 billion daily trading volume, this wave is indeed different --- The institutional influx period has been confirmed, some are still on the sidelines --- From the trading volume, crypto has entered the mainstream financial horizon --- Q4 data is so strong, 2025 looks even more promising

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