CME Group has started 2026 with its strongest January on record, as trading activity rose sharply across interest rates, energy, metals and crypto derivatives.
CME Group said its average daily volume (ADV) reached 29.6mn contracts in January 2026, up 15% from the same month last year. The previous January record was 25.7mn contracts in 2025. CME Group reported interest rate ADV of 13.9mn contracts Interest rate products continued to dominate trading. CME Group reported interest rate ADV of 13.9mn contracts, with US Treasury futures and options averaging 7.7mn contracts, up 15% year on year. Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) futures and o