CME Group May Volume Hits Record 33.2 Million Contracts

Created at 1 Jun · 12:59 UTC2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events

IN SHORT

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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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

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.

↳ 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.

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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.

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 May Volume Hits Record 33.2 Million Contracts

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CME Group May Volume Hits Record 33.2 Million Contracts

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