ICE · News · 20260804N

Interest Rate Derivatives Growth

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 40 · Surprise 56

ICE reported record open interest of 42.3 million contracts across its interest-rate derivatives markets on February 11, 2026. Open interest increased 45% year over year, exceeding the materiality rule for percentage changes. Growth was driven by record ICE SONIA futures and options activity, alongside increased MPC Dated SONIA futures and Gilts activity.

Key facts

• Record open interest represented a 45% year-over-year increase. source
• Intercontinental Exchange announced record open interest across its interest rate derivatives markets, reaching 42.3 million contracts on February 11, 2026. source