The trading volume of encrypted derivatives on CME Group surged by 129% in April, with an average daily trading volume (ADV) of 183000 contracts and a total contract size equivalent to 8.9 billion US dollars. Ethereum futures led the gains, with ADV increasing by 239% to 14000 contracts, micro Ethereum futures increasing by 165% to 63000 contracts, and micro Bitcoin futures increasing by 115% to 78000 contracts. CME Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts correspond to 5 BTC and 50 ETH, respectively, with micro contracts being 0.1 units. CME's overall ADV in April reached a record high of 35.9 million contracts, a year-on-year increase of 36%. (CoinDesk) http://(wublock123.com)/index.php? m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=41906