CME Unveils Treasury Link to Boost U.S. Treasury Spread Trading
Jul 9, 2026, 9:38 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Treasury Link reduces legging risk and enables centralized spread trading, potentially boosting CME volumes and fee revenue; strong H1 2026 momentum supports upside, though regulatory timing adds near-term uncertainty.
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CME Group will launch Treasury Link, linking CBOT Treasury futures with BrokerTec cash Treasuries in a single spread. The Q4 2026 rollout, pending regulatory approval, could lift volumes, reduce legging risk, and broaden fixed-income spread trading opportunities.
CME to launch Treasury Link connecting futures and cash Treasuries. Aims to centralize spread trading.
Q4 2026 launch pending regulatory review. Could boost fixed income volumes and reduce legging risk.
Record UST futures daily volume 37.6M on May 26; BrokerTec ADV $1.067T; cash UST $93B in June.
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