MIAX Exchange Group Posts Record Volume Growth in June 2026
Event summary
- MIAX Exchange Group reported a record year-to-date average daily volume (ADV) of 10.9 million contracts through June 2026, up 26.0% from the same period in 2025.
- The group's market share reached 16.9%, a new YTD record compared to 16.4% in the prior-year period.
- U.S. Equity Options Industry ADV surged by 38.2% year-over-year, while MIAX Exchange Group Options ADV increased by 37.7%.
- MIAX Futures Agricultural ADV declined by 31.1% year-over-year, while Financial Futures launched in May 2026.
The big picture
MIAX's strong performance reflects broader trends of increased activity in the options trading market, driven by technological advancements and regulatory changes. The launch of Financial Futures marks MIAX's strategic expansion into new asset classes, positioning it to compete more broadly against established players like CME Group and ICE.
What we're watching
- Volume Sustainability
- Whether MIAX can maintain its record ADV growth amid potential market volatility.
- Futures Expansion
- The pace at which MIAX Futures can recover from the recent decline in Agricultural ADV and grow Financial Futures volume.
- Market Share Dynamics
- How MIAX's increasing market share will impact competitive dynamics in the U.S. options trading industry.