May FCM Financials reported by the CFTC show an increase in Retail Forex funds. The trend of brokers contracting continues however political tensions in the middle east bring back traders to the markets.
The Retail FX market in the US saw an uptake in the amount of client funds regulated brokerages held for the month of May. According to data compiled by the country’s financial watchdog, the overall amount of client money increased from figures reported for the month of April. The change comes on the back of rapid price movements in major global financial instruments as political tensions in the Middle Eastern region showed signs of exhilarated Volatility.
The highlight of the month was the continued contraction in the retail FX market with two more brokers calling it a day, FXDD & ILQ. Although the brokers had reported their departure earlier, the figures were formally represented in May's financials.
The number of retail FX providers in the US has shrunk to a mere ten, 50% of the firms reported a drop in retail Forex funds with the remaining half seeing an uptake, overall the brokers' client funds were up by 0.8% month-on-month, by $4,757,791 with total funds recorded as $599 million. GAIN Capital saw the highest organic rise with over $3 million in new client funds reported.
FXCM’s US domination continued with the acquisition of FXDD’s client data, the firm reported that it acquired FXDD’s client base, a total of $27 million of client funds were migrated with approximately 7,000 traders, thus resulting in an average deposit of $3857.
CFTC May Financials
Source: CFTC - Figures in $
The US government's onslaught on OTC instruments has completely altered the operating environment. A number of harsh changes impacting leverage and order types has diminished a once thriving sector. The number of firms is expected to further reduce as capital requirements put pressure on brokers bottom-line. However, after years of doom and gloom for the US retail market, Singapore headquartered, Phillip Futures has reported that it will be joining the small herd of US brokers offering Spot FX, after gaining authorization from the CFTC the broker reported that it will commence operations in the latter stages of 2014.
The Retail FX market in the US saw an uptake in the amount of client funds regulated brokerages held for the month of May. According to data compiled by the country’s financial watchdog, the overall amount of client money increased from figures reported for the month of April. The change comes on the back of rapid price movements in major global financial instruments as political tensions in the Middle Eastern region showed signs of exhilarated Volatility.
The highlight of the month was the continued contraction in the retail FX market with two more brokers calling it a day, FXDD & ILQ. Although the brokers had reported their departure earlier, the figures were formally represented in May's financials.
The number of retail FX providers in the US has shrunk to a mere ten, 50% of the firms reported a drop in retail Forex funds with the remaining half seeing an uptake, overall the brokers' client funds were up by 0.8% month-on-month, by $4,757,791 with total funds recorded as $599 million. GAIN Capital saw the highest organic rise with over $3 million in new client funds reported.
FXCM’s US domination continued with the acquisition of FXDD’s client data, the firm reported that it acquired FXDD’s client base, a total of $27 million of client funds were migrated with approximately 7,000 traders, thus resulting in an average deposit of $3857.
CFTC May Financials
Source: CFTC - Figures in $
The US government's onslaught on OTC instruments has completely altered the operating environment. A number of harsh changes impacting leverage and order types has diminished a once thriving sector. The number of firms is expected to further reduce as capital requirements put pressure on brokers bottom-line. However, after years of doom and gloom for the US retail market, Singapore headquartered, Phillip Futures has reported that it will be joining the small herd of US brokers offering Spot FX, after gaining authorization from the CFTC the broker reported that it will commence operations in the latter stages of 2014.
In Singapore, Retail Brokers' Growth Does Not Come from Acquisition
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eWallets aren’t just moving money anymore, they’re running the show.
In this episode of FM Talks, Adonis Adoni (News Editor at Finance Magnates) sits down with Paysafe 's:
•Bob Legters, Chief Product Officer
•Jeannie Lam, VP of Sales & Account Management for Forex & Financial Trading
to break down how wallets evolved from simple payment tools into core trading infrastructure.
💥 Inside the conversation:
•Why wallets now drive growth, retention, and global scale for brokers
•The hidden power behind deposit success, fraud prevention, and UX
•Stablecoins: hype, reality, and where they actually fit today
•AI in wallets: smarter flows vs rising fraud risks
•The rise of white-label wallets and full ecosystem control
•What the future looks like when wallets become your financial brain
🔗 Learn more about @PaysafeGroup : https://www.paysafe.com/en/optimize-forex-payments-for-growth-in-2026/fm/?utm_source=fm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2026-q1-fx-demand-gen&utm_content=podcast
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We cover the broker’s overall offering, including its regulatory structure, trading platforms, as well as its account types and product range. We also explore key considerations for traders in Asia, including entity differences, leverage, and market access.
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Following this milestone, FP Markets continues to focus on growth, technology investment, and its core values of transparency and excellence.
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FP Markets takes the spotlight as Global Broker of the Year 2025 at the Finance Magnates Awards.
Martin Stoilov, Head of Client Experience, shares that trust, innovation, and people played a key role in the company’s success, supported by a strong foundation of integrity and client-centricity.
Following this milestone, FP Markets continues to focus on growth, technology investment, and its core values of transparency and excellence.
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