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Forex Volatility Hits 15-Year High as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Currency Markets
- Conflicts from Ukraine to Iran change global FX, with daily swings wiping out monthly profits.
- Fintech Grain has tripled its growth in this new reality, as companies seek AI-powered solutions to navigate choppy market waters.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 07:28 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Alleged XTB Hack Highlights Retail Trading Risks: 2FA Becomes Bare Minimum to Protect Your Funds
- Potential breaches of fintech's client accounts have sparked a debate about the security of deposits held with trading firms.
- 2FA is often the only line of defense used by CFD brokers, and their security measures lag significantly behind those of the banking sector.
- While two-factor authentication, for example, is mandatory at Plus500, Robinhood merely “encourages” users to enable it.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 11:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Marketing Chiefs Last Just 1.5 Years in the Volatile Retail Trading Forex Industry
- CFD firms are burning through CMOs faster than ever, with median tenure dropping to less than 18 months.
- According to the FYI study, nearly half of the analyzed brokers currently have no marketing expert after their previous executive departed.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 08:33 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firm ATFunded Reports 6% of Traders Reached Funded Status in June Trading Data
- ATFX's prop arm reveals challenging success rates in the most up-to-date performance update.
- This week, the company is also set to unveil ATFunded Pro, a new one-phase evaluation program.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 07:24 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Shares Tumble to Three-Month Lows as Selling Streak Continues
- Polish online broker falls 3.8% on Monday, breaking below key technical levels.
- The 22% decline from May highs contrasts sharply with sector peers, including Plus500, which posted gains on strong trading updates.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 08:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
US Forex Deposits Crash 7% as Dollar Hits 3-Year Low
- The total deposits fell to $495.5 million as the dollar crashed 4.4% amid massive capital flight and April's tariffs.
- Interactive Brokers bucked the trend with growth while most major platforms saw declines during the currency crisis.
Tuesday, 17/06/2025 | 09:10 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
EU Regulators Impose 970 Sanctions Worth €71 Million in 2024 Enforcement Push
- Market abuse and investment services violations drew the heaviest penalties among all EU member states last year.
- ESMA's first comprehensive enforcement report revealed significant differences in how different countries approach financial penalties.
Monday, 16/06/2025 | 09:08 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Profit Jump Couldn't Save CMC Markets from 18% Share Price Bloodbath
- Actual earnings of £84.5 million fell short of analyst expectations of £90.6 million.
- In effect, CMCX's share price plunged 18% despite reporting 33% profit growth compared to the previous year.
Monday, 09/06/2025 | 11:21 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
12 ESMA Market Abuse Rules That Your Business Must Follow—August 27 Deadline
- The new guidelines demand specialized surveillance for blockchain-specific risks, social media monitoring.
- Are you and your business ready? We explain what the changes are about and how to prepare for them.
Thursday, 05/06/2025 | 08:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
80% Fail in Prop Trading Globally; South American Traders Aim to Reverse the Trend
- Swiset’s and FXStreet's analysis conducted on 10,000 traders shows that only one in five prop firms’ clients secure funding.
- Among those who succeed, retail investors from South America, particularly Colombia and Brazil, make up the majority.
Wednesday, 04/06/2025 | 12:28 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kiwis Want High Returns But 70% Keep Cash Under the Mattress
- While 43% of New Zealanders prioritize high investment returns, fewer than 30% actually invest.
- Meanwhile, financial stress is mounting, with 61% of Kiwis reporting they're "sinking" financially.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 06:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MetaTrader Blocked in China? Users Unable to See FX/CFD Broker Servers
- Domestic IP access to MetaQuotes' platforms seems to be blocked, preventing traders from connecting to international brokers.
- Investors are using VPNs and alternative connection methods as workarounds.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
We Are Traders: Hola Prime’s New Brand Campaign Puts Traders First Worldwide
- Hola Prime launches “We Are Traders” to celebrate and unite global traders.
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 | 06:24 GMT by
Hola Prime
NAGA Shares Hit 4-Month High as Analyst Predicts 130% Upside Potential
- N4G tests a January high after SMC Research maintained its "BUY" rating with a €1.60 price target.
- German fintech receives upgraded forecast following Q1 growth return and merger synergies.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 08:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
60% of Prop Traders Juggle Multiple Firms, While 40% Battle Mental Challenges, Study Finds
- Nearly two-thirds of prop traders work with many companies simultaneously to diversify risk and increase available capital.
- PipFarm's survey shows that many face significant psychological hurdles with a lack of discipline and emotional trading after losses.
- However, 94% enjoy being an active investor and 96% plan to continue long-term.
Tuesday, 20/05/2025 | 07:49 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Analysis: iForex IPO Aims to Enter New Markets and Reverse Revenue Dependence on Asia
- The broker is pursuing an IPO on the London Stock Exchange after losing 20% of clients and seeing profits drop by 75% in two years.
- The broker hopes to reduce its dependence on Japan and India, which currently generate over 50% of its revenue.
- Despite the name, iForex is no longer a forex-only business: In 2024, only 37% of client transactions involved currency pairs.
Tuesday, 13/05/2025 | 08:47 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Dollar Crashes to 3-Year Low as Forex Traders Rush Back to the US Market
- US retail forex brokers saw total deposits increase 0.6% to $530.1 million in March 2025, though down 3.6% year-over-year.
- The activity jump coincided with the US dollar hitting a three-year low amid heightened market volatility.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 11:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Spain CFD Trading Base Drops to 35,000 in Fourth Straight Annual Decline
- Spain's active FX/CFD trader population dropped 10% amid record-low new sign-ups.
- With traders now bypassing traditional investment entry points, retention and visible platform innovations have become critical.
Thursday, 08/05/2025 | 09:05 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Trading "Guardian Angel" Boosts Broker Deposits by 42%, Data Shows
- CPattern's tool provides real-time feedback, resulting in 37% more trading volume.
- Brokers can retain clients by reinforcing positive trading behaviors with minimal implementation costs.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 13:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB's Revenue Mix Shifts From USD and Gold as Index CFDs Dominate Q1 2025 Results
- At the beginning of the year, CFDs accounted for over 97% of XTB’s revenue, with more than half generated from index-based contracts.
- The results were well received by the market, and XTB shares rose 6% on Tuesday, reaching new all-time highs.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 10:35 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Still Investing or Already Binary Options Gambling? Event Contracts Are Set to Become a “Trillion Dollar Asset Class”
- Prediction markets boomed in 2025 as retail trading giant Robinhood added them to its platform.
- Although the CFTC approved their issuance a few years ago, the agency is now questioning whether it made the right decision.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 13:41 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Plus500 Shares Hits All-Time High, Analysts See More Room to Run And 3,400p Target
- Plus500 shares closed at a record high of 3,070p on Monday, with Peel Hunt raising its target price to 3,400p.
- Analysts are citing continued strong performance and cash generation after the broker's Q1 trading update.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 07:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Dollar Is Falling? USD Price Dives to Three-Year Low as FX Trading Platforms Expand
- The U.S. dollar has fallen to a three-year low amid tensions between President Trump and the Federal Reserve.
- The current volatility is driving a surge in foreign exchange trading volumes.
- Singapore-based Spark Systems plans to hire 13 new staff as its daily trading volumes have jumped to $10 billion,
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 08:48 GMT by
Damian Chmiel