CME Group reports record monthly average daily volume with positive retail sentiment

From StockTwits: 2025-03-04 12:08:13

CME Group Inc reported a new monthly average daily volume record of 33.1 million contracts, a 12% increase year-over-year. The highlight was the 234% surge in cryptocurrency ADV, with record monthly Ether futures ADV of 15,000 contracts. Micro Ether futures ADV rose 374% to 94,000 contracts, and Micro Bitcoin futures ADV increased by 209% to 76,000 contracts. CME also announced the introduction of Solana futures on March 17 pending regulatory approval. The company saw growth in Energy, Interest Rate, and Agricultural ADV, with positive retail sentiment and high message volume. CME shares have gained over 10% in 2025 and 16% over the past year.

In the last quarter, CME Group reported better-than-expected earnings, with revenue increasing by 6% year-over-year to $1.53 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.4, and net income attributable to common shareholders rose by 7% to $863.7 million. CEO Terry Duffy highlighted that 2024 was the company’s best year, setting records for annual average daily volume, revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per share. CME Group shares have performed well, gaining over 10% in 2025 and 16% over the past year.



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