CME Group reported record international trading volumes in Q2 2025, with foreign exchange products rising visibly in Latin America.
Moreover, the global daily volumes reached 9.2 million contracts, up 18% year-over-year.
CME Group
saw its international trading volumes jump to record levels during the second
quarter, with foreign exchange (Forex) products showing particularly strong
growth in Latin America.
CME International Volume
Climbs 18% to Record on FX Surge
The
Chicago-based derivatives exchange reported international average daily volume
(ADV) of 9.2 million contracts in Q2, an 18% increase from the same period last
year and
last quarter. The figures exclude trading activity within the United
States.
Foreign
exchange trading stood out in Latin America, where daily volumes surged 30%
compared to 2024. The region's FX products hit quarterly records, though CME
didn't provide specific contract numbers for currency trading.
Europe, the
Middle East and Africa drove much of the overall growth, with daily volumes
reaching 6.7 million contracts, up 15% year-over-year. Asia Pacific volumes
climbed even faster, jumping 30% to 2.2 million daily contracts.
Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group, Source: LinkedIn
"During
this period of heightened volatility, a broad range of market participants
again turned to CME Group to manage risk and pursue opportunities across asset
classes," said Julie Winkler, the CME’s Chief
Commercial Officer.
CME’s New FX Spot
Marketplace
CME's
foreign exchange momentum got another boost from its recently launched FX Spot+
platform, which has already attracted significant institutional interest since
debuting in late April.
"The
launch of FX Spot+ has gotten off to a strong start, with the first month of
trading seeing participation from a diverse set of global clients with
different trading strategies and across the full range of currency pairs
available on the platform," said Paul Houston, CME's global head of FX
products.
The
platform uses implied matching technology to connect traders through a central
order book, giving them access to more than $100 billion in daily FX futures
liquidity packaged in familiar spot market terms. This approach appears to be
resonating with institutions that want deeper liquidity without changing their
existing trading workflows.
Equity and Energy Volumes
The numbers
suggest traders have been more active in currency markets amid ongoing economic
uncertainty. While CME didn't break out specific FX volume figures globally,
the Latin American surge indicates renewed interest in hedging currency
exposure.
Equity
products showed the strongest growth across regions, with index futures volumes
jumping 43% in EMEA and 35% in Canada. Energy contracts also performed well,
climbing 67% in Asia Pacific and 15% in Europe.
CME's
global trading volume hit 30.2 million contracts daily in Q2, up 16% from last
year. The company operates exchanges for futures, options and over-the-counter
products across major asset classes.
The
exchange has been expanding its international presence as traders seek
round-the-clock access to risk management tools. CME operates trading platforms
in multiple time zones and offers products denominated in various currencies.
CME Group
saw its international trading volumes jump to record levels during the second
quarter, with foreign exchange (Forex) products showing particularly strong
growth in Latin America.
CME International Volume
Climbs 18% to Record on FX Surge
The
Chicago-based derivatives exchange reported international average daily volume
(ADV) of 9.2 million contracts in Q2, an 18% increase from the same period last
year and
last quarter. The figures exclude trading activity within the United
States.
Foreign
exchange trading stood out in Latin America, where daily volumes surged 30%
compared to 2024. The region's FX products hit quarterly records, though CME
didn't provide specific contract numbers for currency trading.
Europe, the
Middle East and Africa drove much of the overall growth, with daily volumes
reaching 6.7 million contracts, up 15% year-over-year. Asia Pacific volumes
climbed even faster, jumping 30% to 2.2 million daily contracts.
Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group, Source: LinkedIn
"During
this period of heightened volatility, a broad range of market participants
again turned to CME Group to manage risk and pursue opportunities across asset
classes," said Julie Winkler, the CME’s Chief
Commercial Officer.
CME’s New FX Spot
Marketplace
CME's
foreign exchange momentum got another boost from its recently launched FX Spot+
platform, which has already attracted significant institutional interest since
debuting in late April.
"The
launch of FX Spot+ has gotten off to a strong start, with the first month of
trading seeing participation from a diverse set of global clients with
different trading strategies and across the full range of currency pairs
available on the platform," said Paul Houston, CME's global head of FX
products.
The
platform uses implied matching technology to connect traders through a central
order book, giving them access to more than $100 billion in daily FX futures
liquidity packaged in familiar spot market terms. This approach appears to be
resonating with institutions that want deeper liquidity without changing their
existing trading workflows.
Equity and Energy Volumes
The numbers
suggest traders have been more active in currency markets amid ongoing economic
uncertainty. While CME didn't break out specific FX volume figures globally,
the Latin American surge indicates renewed interest in hedging currency
exposure.
Equity
products showed the strongest growth across regions, with index futures volumes
jumping 43% in EMEA and 35% in Canada. Energy contracts also performed well,
climbing 67% in Asia Pacific and 15% in Europe.
CME's
global trading volume hit 30.2 million contracts daily in Q2, up 16% from last
year. The company operates exchanges for futures, options and over-the-counter
products across major asset classes.
The
exchange has been expanding its international presence as traders seek
round-the-clock access to risk management tools. CME operates trading platforms
in multiple time zones and offers products denominated in various currencies.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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