[CME Crypto Futures and Options Daily Trading Volume Hits Record High of 795,000 Contracts]
Driven by market volatility, demand for regulated crypto derivatives from institutions and retail investors has surged. On November 21, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) recorded a daily trading volume of 795,000 contracts for crypto futures and options, setting a new all-time high. So far this year, the average daily trading volume of CME crypto derivatives has reached 271,000 contracts, with a notional value of $12 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 132%. Open interest has also increased by 82%, reflecting investors' active use of regulated tools for risk management. Currently, the price of Bitcoin is $88,845, and the price of Ethereum is $2,977. The Global Head of Crypto Products at CME stated that market uncertainty has driven demand for highly liquid, regulated crypto risk management tools.