Clients from the Gulf region also dominated, with 19.5 million trades on the broker's platform in 2024.
Germany leads in risk management, while Switzerland achieves the highest profits.
The United
Arab Emirates (UAE) has
established itself as a dominant force in global retail trading, with volumes
reaching $468.9 billion in 2024, according to new data released by trading
platform Capital.com.
UAE Emerges as Trading
Powerhouse with $469 Billion Volume in 2024
The UAE led
global markets with 19.5 million trades - double the activity of second-place
Germany - while maintaining an impressive 62.53% positive return rate across
trades.
UAE traders
demonstrated versatility, actively participating in 23 different
instruments, ranging from cryptocurrency markets with Dogecoin to traditional
commodities like US crude oil and gold.
Tarik Chebib, the CEO of Capital.com MENA
“Our latest
data shows the remarkable achievements of UAE traders, who are not only
diversifying their strategies across a wide range of instruments but also
delivering healthy returns from their trades,” Tarik Chebib, the CEO of Capital.com
MENA, said.
“With an
impressive trading volume of $468.9 billion and a growing focus on cross-asset
opportunities, UAE traders have firmly established themselves as big hitters in
the global trading landscape.”
A
separate report prepared by Investment Trends showed that the number of
FX/CFD traders in the Middle East continues to grow, while in other regions of
the world, the trend is less dynamic. In
2023, it reached a record high of around 50,000. One of the most striking
findings of the report is the exceptionally strong influence of word-of-mouth
recommendations in driving client registrations in the local market.
Germany Takes 2nd Place
Germany
emerged as another significant player, boasting the largest trading community
globally. German traders distinguished themselves through disciplined risk
management, with 29.64% of trades implementing stop-loss orders - the highest
rate worldwide.
The
country's traders showed particular enthusiasm for equities, dedicating 15.68%
of their trades to this asset class, while focusing on instruments such as
Germany 40, XRP, and GameStop.
“German traders’ disciplined approach to risk
management serves as a benchmark for the global trading community. With 29.64%
of trades employing stop-loss orders – the highest worldwide - Germany’s trader
community clearly led the way in risk management,” added Chebib.
Switzerland
also posted higher results in profitability, accumulating $366.5 million in
realized profits, substantially outperforming the UAE's $90.7 million. Swiss
traders averaged $292.72 per winning trade throughout 2024 and led in
cryptocurrency engagement, with 16.24% of trades focused on digital assets.
Regional Specializations
Emerge
The data
revealed distinct regional preferences, with Qatar showing strong commodity
focus, accounting for 62.31% of trades in this asset class. Meanwhile,
Australia demonstrated particular strength in forex trading, with 20.58% of
trades in currency pairs - more than double the UK's share - and particular
dominance in AUD/JPY and AUD/USD trading pairs.
European
traders displayed strong national loyalties in their trading preferences.
British traders gravitated toward BAE Systems, while Irish traders showed
strong support for Ryanair. The Dutch market saw significant activity in
PostNL, and French traders favored Air Liquide, demonstrating how local market
knowledge influenced trading decisions.
In the Gulf
region, Saudi Arabia's trading patterns reflected the nation's broader economic
goals, with a notable focus on electric vehicle manufacturers like Lucid Group.
Looking Ahead
Capital.com’s
market analyst Daniela Hathorn suggests that 2025 could bring new challenges, particularly
regarding potential tariff implementations and their impact on corporate
margins and equity valuations. These factors, combined with expected tax cuts,
may increase inflationary pressures and potentially limit the Federal Reserve's
ability to cut rates.
The outlook
for commodities remains dynamic, with oil prices expected to maintain
volatility as markets balance Chinese demand recovery against increased OPEC+
production. Geopolitical tensions could trigger price spikes, while gold may
benefit from lower rates, weaker growth, and ongoing geopolitical risks,
although strong U.S. economic performance could moderate gains.
The data
analyzed covered trading activity from over 600,000 global traders on the
Capital.com platform throughout 2024.
The United
Arab Emirates (UAE) has
established itself as a dominant force in global retail trading, with volumes
reaching $468.9 billion in 2024, according to new data released by trading
platform Capital.com.
UAE Emerges as Trading
Powerhouse with $469 Billion Volume in 2024
The UAE led
global markets with 19.5 million trades - double the activity of second-place
Germany - while maintaining an impressive 62.53% positive return rate across
trades.
UAE traders
demonstrated versatility, actively participating in 23 different
instruments, ranging from cryptocurrency markets with Dogecoin to traditional
commodities like US crude oil and gold.
Tarik Chebib, the CEO of Capital.com MENA
“Our latest
data shows the remarkable achievements of UAE traders, who are not only
diversifying their strategies across a wide range of instruments but also
delivering healthy returns from their trades,” Tarik Chebib, the CEO of Capital.com
MENA, said.
“With an
impressive trading volume of $468.9 billion and a growing focus on cross-asset
opportunities, UAE traders have firmly established themselves as big hitters in
the global trading landscape.”
A
separate report prepared by Investment Trends showed that the number of
FX/CFD traders in the Middle East continues to grow, while in other regions of
the world, the trend is less dynamic. In
2023, it reached a record high of around 50,000. One of the most striking
findings of the report is the exceptionally strong influence of word-of-mouth
recommendations in driving client registrations in the local market.
Germany Takes 2nd Place
Germany
emerged as another significant player, boasting the largest trading community
globally. German traders distinguished themselves through disciplined risk
management, with 29.64% of trades implementing stop-loss orders - the highest
rate worldwide.
The
country's traders showed particular enthusiasm for equities, dedicating 15.68%
of their trades to this asset class, while focusing on instruments such as
Germany 40, XRP, and GameStop.
“German traders’ disciplined approach to risk
management serves as a benchmark for the global trading community. With 29.64%
of trades employing stop-loss orders – the highest worldwide - Germany’s trader
community clearly led the way in risk management,” added Chebib.
Switzerland
also posted higher results in profitability, accumulating $366.5 million in
realized profits, substantially outperforming the UAE's $90.7 million. Swiss
traders averaged $292.72 per winning trade throughout 2024 and led in
cryptocurrency engagement, with 16.24% of trades focused on digital assets.
Regional Specializations
Emerge
The data
revealed distinct regional preferences, with Qatar showing strong commodity
focus, accounting for 62.31% of trades in this asset class. Meanwhile,
Australia demonstrated particular strength in forex trading, with 20.58% of
trades in currency pairs - more than double the UK's share - and particular
dominance in AUD/JPY and AUD/USD trading pairs.
European
traders displayed strong national loyalties in their trading preferences.
British traders gravitated toward BAE Systems, while Irish traders showed
strong support for Ryanair. The Dutch market saw significant activity in
PostNL, and French traders favored Air Liquide, demonstrating how local market
knowledge influenced trading decisions.
In the Gulf
region, Saudi Arabia's trading patterns reflected the nation's broader economic
goals, with a notable focus on electric vehicle manufacturers like Lucid Group.
Looking Ahead
Capital.com’s
market analyst Daniela Hathorn suggests that 2025 could bring new challenges, particularly
regarding potential tariff implementations and their impact on corporate
margins and equity valuations. These factors, combined with expected tax cuts,
may increase inflationary pressures and potentially limit the Federal Reserve's
ability to cut rates.
The outlook
for commodities remains dynamic, with oil prices expected to maintain
volatility as markets balance Chinese demand recovery against increased OPEC+
production. Geopolitical tensions could trigger price spikes, while gold may
benefit from lower rates, weaker growth, and ongoing geopolitical risks,
although strong U.S. economic performance could moderate gains.
The data
analyzed covered trading activity from over 600,000 global traders on the
Capital.com platform throughout 2024.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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