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CME Group May Volume Hits Record 33.2 Million Contracts

Created at 1 Jun · 12:59 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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CME Group reported a record average daily volume of 33.2 million contracts in May 2026, a 15% increase year-over-year. The exchange also set a record for 2-year U.S. Treasury futures and saw international ADV grow 18% to 10.2 million contracts.

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Key Numbers

33.2 millionMay average daily volume on record
15%year-over-year increase in ADV
10.2 millioninternational ADV
18%year-over-year increase in international ADV

Who's Involved

CME Group
World's leading derivatives marketplace reporting record May volume

↳ Why This Matters

The record volume at CME Group indicates robust activity in derivatives markets, particularly in U.S. Treasury futures, suggesting increased hedging or speculative interest in interest rate movements.

Key facts

  • CME Group reported a record average daily volume of 33.2 million contracts in May 2026.
  • This represents a 15% increase year over year.
  • The exchange achieved a record average daily volume in 2-year U.S. Treasury futures.
  • International average daily volume grew 18% to 10.2 million contracts.

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced a record-breaking May 2026 with an average daily volume (ADV) of 33.2 million contracts, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year. This surge was driven by several factors, including a new record in trading volume for 2-year U.S. Treasury futures. Additionally, international ADV saw a significant rise of 18%, reaching 10.2 million contracts, indicating growing global participation on the exchange.

Frequently asked questions

ADV stands for Average Daily Volume, a metric used to measure trading activity over a specific period.

These are financial contracts that allow traders to speculate on or hedge against the future price of 2-year U.S. Treasury notes.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 11:30 AM
The article confirms CME Group's record May volume of 33.2 million contracts, a 15% year-over-year increase, with strong international growth.
PRN | All News Releases via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:37 PM
Abaxx Exchange reported record trading volume in May 2026, with its LNG futures volume exceeding 40% of global JKM futures volume.
Financial Post via PiQSuite

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Abaxx Exchange Reports Record May 2026 Trading Volume, Including Record LNG Activitym.piqsuite.com
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CME Group May Volume Hits New Record of 33.2 Million Contracts, Up 15% Year Over Yearm.piqsuite.com

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