CME Group has reported a new single-day record across its metals futures and options complex, with 3,338,528 contracts traded on 26 January.
The figure is 18 percent above the previous record set on 17 October 2025 and reflects heightened demand for precious metals hedging amid global uncertainty.
The exchange noted that record volatility and persistent macroeconomic risks had driven traders toward its precious metals markets. Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group, said clients were using the platform “to hedge and adjust precious metals exposure to meet their trading goals,” adding that its expanding suite of contracts offers “efficient access to right-sized risk management tools.”
Micro Silver futures were a key driver of activity, setting a daily volume record of 715,111 contracts and reaching record open interest of 35,702 contracts.
CME Group also recorded one of its strongest trading sessions in Silver futures, Micro Gold futures and 1-Ounce Gold futures.
The exchange plans to introduce 100-Ounce Silver futures on 9 February, pending regulatory approval, to meet what it described as record levels of retail demand. The product expansion marks the latest step in CME Group’s strategy to broaden access to metals risk-management tools for both institutional and retail traders.
