VT Markets has reported trading volumes of $8 trillion for the first half of 2026, representing a 212% year-on-year increase driven predominantly by heightened activity in foreign exchange and precious metals. The Australian-headquartered broker attributed the surge to sustained market volatility stemming from currency fluctuations, shifting interest rate expectations, and geopolitical tensions that kept traders active throughout the period.
The firm’s active user base expanded by 70% compared to the second half of 2025, while 350,000 clients executed their first trade on the platform during H1 2026. Gold and silver emerged as top traded instruments alongside major currency pairs including EUR/USD and USD/JPY, while US equity indices such as the NAS100 and DJ30 also saw substantial volume.
Beyond organic growth from market conditions, VT Markets expanded its product suite by adding 39 US equities and launched ClubÉlite, a loyalty programme targeting introducing broker partnerships. The broker plans to roll out extended trading hours functionality and additional platform features in the second half of the year. These developments follow VT Markets’ regulatory expansion in the UAE, where it secured a Category Five licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority in 2025, enabling it to provide financial consultation and analysis services across the Middle East region.
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Source: Finance Magnates