CME Group's February Crypto Derivatives Volume Climbs 45% to $9.3B Notional

CME Group reported average daily trading volume in cryptocurrency contracts reached 322,000 contracts in February, corresponding to a notional value of $9.3 billion and marking a 45% increase, ChainCatcher reported. Average daily volume in micro Ethereum futures contracts rose 22% to 115,000 contracts, while micro Bitcoin futures contracts advanced 31% to 100,000 contracts. Average daily volume in Ethereum futures contracts increased 65% to 24,000 contracts over the same period.