CME Direct: Unparalleled Trading Platform for Futures, Options, and OTC Markets

CME Direct Overview

Experience unparalleled trading of futures, options, and OTC markets through a single powerful platform with CME Direct. Benefit from convenient liquidity access at competitive costs across various asset classes and products.

Cost-effective Liquidity Access

CME Direct empowers you to trade across futures, options, and over-the-counter OTC markets efficiently, offering:

• Side-by-side view of all contracts

• Free software usage with potential wvers on market data fees

Market-Leading Options Workflows

Harness the robust features that have made CME Direct top-ranked for electronic option trading and blocks. These include:

• Seamless execution of covered multi-leg strategies

• Comprehensive view of trades, RFQs, crosses, and blocks

• Full access to all listed options for futures contracts

Powerful Analytics Tools

Utilize integrated analytics from QuikStrike and beyond to translate ideas into action:

• Real-time volatility viewing using fully integrated QuikStrike Options Analytics tool

• Fr value price calculation, option Greeks estimation, volatility charting, strategy testing

RFQ Price Discovery Integration

Streamline RFQ management and off-exchange block trade negotiations with the CME Direct platform:

• Access to global electronic RFQ network for bilateral trades

• Real-time interaction with responses during RFQ execution

• Implementation of Directed Request for Quote DRFQ feature for block trades

Download Get Started

Get access to a comprehensive trading environment by downloading the CME Direct desktop application today.

Registeration Process

Ease your way into the system by registering your firm, setting up trading and clearing accounts, and provisioning users accordingly.

Explore Tools Services

Take advantage of advanced tools like Directed Request for Quote DRFQ, CME Group Volatility Index CVOL, Straddles Grid, and TrSpider Charting to enhance your trading experience.

Engage with EBS and BrokerTec Cash Markets

Access liquid liquidity in the cash FX markets via EBS and deep fixed income markets through BrokerTec.

Clearing Margin Solutions

CME Clearing ensures safety and integrity of all transactions as a neutral counterparty, reducing risk and optimizing margin efficiency.

Risk Management

Utilize our range of tools for mitigating credit risks in cleared markets backed by central clearinghouses.

Contact CME Direct Experts

Speak to one of our Platform Solutions team members for more information on accessing these features.

Global Command Center Support

Leverage our worldwide Global Command Center, avlable around the clock for trading support and product demonstrations.

Explore CME Group Services

CME Direct offers access to EBS cash FX markets, BrokerTec fixed income markets, margin services, risk management tools, and more.

Register Now Connect

Start utilizing the advanced features of CME Direct by requesting a demo or connecting with our expert team.

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