CME Group Sets Record Open Interest in U.S. Treasury Futures at 36.3 Million Contracts

CME Group Breaks Open Interest Record in U.S. Treasury Futures

CME Group, the premier derivatives marketplace globally, achieves a historic milestone with an open interest (OI) of 36,328,151 contracts in its U.S. Treasury futures and options as of February 19, 2026. This record surpasses the previous high of 35,120,066 contracts established in November 2025, indicating a notable surge in market engagement. According to Agha Mirza, CME Group's Global Head of Rates and OTC Products, this increase signals heightened client activity driven by prevailing uncertainties in monetary policy, government spending, and inflation.

The expansion in open interest also extends to various U.S. Treasury instruments, each reaching significant levels. The 2-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures and options witness 5.8 million contracts, while the 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures reach 7.9 million contracts. Additionally, the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures and options hit 12.6 million contracts, and the 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond futures and options attain 3.6 million contracts. These figures reflect an increasing inclination among traders to engage with Treasury instruments, underscoring their relevance in today's economic climate.

Moreover, the data reveals that the U.S. Treasury futures market boasts 2,100 large open interest holders (LOIH), as recorded by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CME Group’s offerings include an extensive array of futures and options designed to support benchmark products like U.S. Treasuries, SOFR, and Fed Funds. These instruments can be traded on the CME Globex platform in conjunction with BrokerTec cash securities and are eligible for portfolio margining with cleared interest rate swaps. As a leader in risk management solutions, CME Group delivers valuable tools for market participants to navigate potentially volatile conditions effectively.

In a related development, CME Group announces that Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities, Derek Sammann, will present at the 47th annual Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 3, 2026, at 9:15 AM Eastern Time. This presentation will be livestreamed on CME Group’s Investor Relations website, reinforcing the company's transparency and commitment to investor engagement.

Additionally, CME Group continues to innovate within the trading landscape, offering diverse solutions across major asset classes, including energy, agricultural products, and cryptocurrencies. Through advanced platforms like CME Globex and BrokerTec, CME Group empowers clients globally to manage risk and seize market opportunities effectively.