CME Group Crypto Derivatives Volume Reaches $469.5B in Q3
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CME Group recorded $469.5 billion in cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume during the third quarter of 2026, highlighting continued activity in regulated crypto markets. The exchange averaged nearly 196,000 crypto contracts daily, with Bitcoin and Ether products accounting for most of the notional volume as institutional traders used derivatives to manage exposure and market risk. According to CME Group’s Q3 cryptocurrency report , the exchange recorded approximately $469.5 billion in total crypto derivatives notional volume during the quarter. Average daily volume reached 195,800 contracts, while average daily open interest stood at 197,400 contracts.
Source: TronWeekly
