CME Group's cryptocurrency complex achieved an all-time daily volume record of 794,903 contracts on 21 November 2025, driven by strong demand for micro contracts.
Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has seen record trading activity in its crypto futures and options suite, indicating a strong institutional and retail demand for regulated hedging tools. The derivatives exchange reported 794,903 contracts traded on 21 November The derivatives exchange reported 794,903 contracts traded on 21 November, surpassing the previous high of 728,475 contracts set on 22 August. The surge was driven in part by the exchange’s micro-sized products. CME s