Ethereum overtakes Bitcoin: Record reached for futures on CME!

Ethereum overtakes Bitcoin: Record reached for futures on CME!

On October 30, 2025, the crypto world is going through a remarkable development: Ethereum has surpassed Bitcoin in futures trading volume on the CME derivatives market. This shift indicates a growing trend that is changing the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market.

According to the U Today, Ethereum has set a new record in futures open interest in recent months. Currently, the open interest in Ethereum futures stands at 53,183 contracts, while Micro Ether futures even reach 335,016 contracts. Both values ​​mark new all-time highs.

Important trading metrics

Since April 2025, Ethereum has also surpassed Bitcoin in monthly average trading volume (ADV). This shift in the market reflects the increasing interest in Ethereum, particularly in the DeFi (decentralized finance) and staking sectors, as well as the continued growth of institutional demand.

Despite Ethereum's strong performance, Bitcoin remains dominant in some areas. In the spot trading market, Bitcoin still has a market share of 59.2% of all cryptocurrencies, as also reported by CME Group. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin recorded a 0.87% increase in its dominance rate, highlighting the stability and continued investor confidence in the leading cryptocurrency.

Summary of developments

• Ethereum übertrifft Bitcoin im Handelsvolumen für Futures.
• Offenes Interesse an Ethereum-Futures: 53,183 Verträge.
• Micro Ether-Futures erreichen 335,016 Verträge.
• Erster Überholungsversuch im Handelsvolumen seit April 2025.
• Bitcoin dominiert weiterhin den Spot-Handelsmarkt mit 59,2% Marktanteil.
• Bitcoin verzeichnet einen Anstieg von 0,87% in der Dominanzrate.

Developments in the futures market show the changing landscape of cryptocurrencies. It remains to be seen how Ethereum can continue on this trajectory and what strategic decisions Bitcoin will make to maintain its dominance.