CME Group reported a record $469.5 billion in notional trading volume for its crypto derivatives suite in Q3 2026. Bitcoin products accounted for $326.7 billion, while Ether products contributed $118.8 billion. The remaining crypto offerings totaled approximately $24 billion.
During the quarter, the exchange averaged 196,000 contracts traded daily, with open interest holding at 197,000 contracts. The company's total revenue for the period reached $1.737 billion, marking a 13% increase year-over-year.
The 24/7 trading model, introduced on May 29, 2026, generated over $3.7 billion in cumulative weekend volume. The peak weekend occurred from August 21 to August 23, 2026, with 69,600 contracts traded, totaling $554.7 million in notional value.
While the broader crypto suite saw record volumes, the company noted a decline in average daily notional value and micro-contract volumes. On October 19, 2026, CME expanded its offerings by launching new Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures contracts.
