ICE · News · 20260804N

Interest Rate Derivatives Demand

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, up 45% year over year. Growth was driven by record open interest in ICE SONIA futures and options, along with increased activity in MPC Dated SONIA futures and Gilts. ICE attributed the expansion to its multi-currency rates portfolio and liquidity, which customers use to manage risk amid shifting monetary policy environments.

Key facts

• The record open interest growth was driven by record open interest in ICE SONIA futures and options. source
• The record open interest growth was also driven by increased activity in MPC Dated SONIA futures and Gilts. source