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Top Traded Volume - MCX

MOST ACTIVE CONTRACTS

Last Updated on: 05 June, 2026 | 04:38 PM

Commodity
Unit
Volume (Nos)
Value
LTP(₹)

Gold Petal

05 Jun 2026

1 GRMS

71,612

1,12,82,85,000

15,755

Crude Oil Mini

05 Jun 2026

10 BBL

68,368

6,03,74,00,000

8,836

1 KGS

51,729

13,69,12,62,000

2,64,780

NATGASMINI

05 Jun 2026

250 mmBtu

50,248

3,99,78,31,000

315.3

Gold Petal

05 Jun 2026

1 GRMS

33,861

54,03,32,000

15,956

Natural Gas

05 Jun 2026

1250 mmBtu

32,322

12,85,15,58,000

315

Crude oil

05 Jun 2026

100 BBL

19,890

17,56,54,22,000

8,833

SilverMic Ahmedabad

05 Jun 2026

1 KGS

17,505

4,75,47,75,000

2,71,700

Gold M

05 Jun 2026

100 GRMS

17,145

26,76,31,00,000

1,56,179

MOST ACTIVE CONTRACTS

Last Updated on: 05 June, 2026 | 04:38 PM

Commodity
Unit
Volume (Nos)
Value
LTP(₹)

Gold Petal

05 Jun 2026

1 GRMS

71,612

1,12,82,85,000

15,755

Crude Oil Mini

05 Jun 2026

10 BBL

68,368

6,03,74,00,000

8,836

1 KGS

51,729

13,69,12,62,000

2,64,780

NATGASMINI

05 Jun 2026

250 mmBtu

50,248

3,99,78,31,000

315.3

Gold Petal

05 Jun 2026

1 GRMS

33,861

54,03,32,000

15,956

Walk into any dealing room and the first metric flashing on the screen, right after price, is volume. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, contracts that draw the most participation often deliver tighter bid-ask spreads, faster fills, and clearer price signals. Knowing which tickers top the volume chart helps you decide where to deploy capital and when to stay on the sidelines.

For equities, scanning the highest volume stocks acts as a quick health check on market sentiment. Many trading apps now flag top volume stocks in real time so that retail participants never miss a burst of liquidity.

Seasoned day-traders still glance at the top 10 high volume stocks every morning because the same principle of liquidity applies no matter the asset class.

Using Volume to Sharpen Strategy

If you focus on commodities, the MCX website displays a live widget labeled MCX most active commodity volume.

  • Intraday scalpers: Pair one-minute price charts with real-time volume histograms to spot exhaustion or continuation moves.
  • Swing traders: Compare today’s volume against a 20-session average to validate breakouts from key technical levels.
  • Position builders: Watch for sustained multi-day upticks in open interest alongside rising volume, often the tell-tale sign of fresh smart-money positioning.

Refresh the MCX website during market hours, and you’ll instantly see the most active commodity on MCX along with price swings.

For newcomers who wonder which commodities are traded on MCX, the answer covers everything from precious metals like gold and silver to energy contracts such as crude oil and natural gas.

Meaning of Top Traded Volume

Top traded volume represents the volume of contracts or shares traded for a given commodity, stock, or security over a specified time, often in a trading session. It points to the most actively traded assets and, therefore, becomes an important analytical tool in identifying market trends, liquidity, and investor interest.

Benefits of Analyzing the Top Traded Volume

Keeping an eye on the top volume stocks is crucial for the following reasons:

  • Identifying Market Trends: High trading volumes often indicate strong investor interest, which can signal emerging market trends or shifts in sentiment.
  • Liquidity Assessment: Assets with high traded volumes tend to have better liquidity, ensuring smooth transactions with little impact on price.
  • Spotting Potential Breakouts: Sudden spikes in traded volume can signal price breakouts or reversals, helping traders make timely decisions.
  • Risk Management: Knowing the volume trends will help traders avoid markets without much liquidity and, therefore, reduce exposure to highly volatile price swings.
  • Confirmation of Price Movements: A price movement confirmed with significant volume is always considered more credible than one with less volume.

FAQs

What is the most traded commodity by volume?

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The most traded commodities in the world in terms of volumes are crude oil, natural gas, and gold. Crude oil is often the top choice due to its notable status in energy markets all over the world.

Which commodity is highly traded in MCX?

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Gold, crude oil, and silver are the most traded commodities as their liquidity is high. They also show consistent upward or downward price movements.

Which indicator is best for MCX trading?

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Moving Averages and Bollinger Bands are highly popular indicators to apply with volume analysis for better precision in MCX trading.

What are the top 3 commodities?

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Globally, the top three commodities are crude oil, gold, and natural gas. They have the highest demand and trading activity.

What is the best time to trade in MCX?

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The best time to trade in MCX is during peak market hours, that is, 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM IST because those times usually observe higher volumes with better price movements.

Which commodity is best for day trading?

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Crude oil is highly preferred for day trading due to its price volatility and high trading volume, ensuring good intraday profit opportunities.

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