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CME Exchange Reports 129% Surge in Crypto Derivatives Volume, Led by Ether Futures
CME Exchange Reports 129% Surge in Crypto Derivatives Volume, Led by Ether Futures
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CME exchange News - CME Group’s cryptocurrency derivatives market experienced significant growth in April, with average daily volume (ADV) reaching 183,000 contracts—equivalent to $8.9 billion in notional value. This marks a 129% year-over-year increase, highlighting growing institutional interest in digital assets. Ether derivatives drove the surge, with standard ETH futures ADV jumping 239% to 14,000 contracts and micro ether futures rising 165% to 63,000 contracts. Micro Bitcoin futures also saw strong growth, advancing 115% to 78,000 contracts. CME’s standard contracts represent 5 BTC or 50 ETH, while micro contracts allow 0.1-token granular exposure.
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