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GCEX Broadens Access to Oil, Gas, and Metals Trading, Adding Eight New Spot Products

Wednesday, 04/06/2025 | 07:40 GMT by Damian Chmiel
  • The company aims to meet growing institutional demand for efficient, regulated access to commodity markets.
  • "Demand for access to physical commodity proxies without the operational complexity of delivery" is increasing, said GCEX's CEO.
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The regulated digital prime brokerage GCEX Group has expanded its commodities product line-up with the introduction of eight new spot instruments. According to the company, it aims to meet rising institutional demand for streamlined access to physical commodity price movements.

GCEX Broadens Commodities Offering to Address Institutional Demand

The newly launched products, Brent Crude Oil, WTI Crude Oil, Henry Hub Natural Gas, Aluminium, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, and Lead, allow GCEX clients to gain exposure to the price performance of these commodities without the need for physical delivery.

The firm claims it sources pricing from Tier 1 global liquidity providers, ensuring competitive rates and robust liquidity for professional traders, brokers, and funds worldwide.

GCEX clients can access these new instruments through the company’s proprietary XplorTrader platform or via FIX API integration, catering to diverse trading setups and operational preferences.

Lars Holst, CEO & Founder, GCEX
Lars Holst, CEO & Founder, GCEX

"The extension of our commodities suite reinforces our commitment to deliver a market-leading offering across multiple jurisdictions,” Lars Holst, Founder and CEO of GCEX, commented. “With demand increasing for access to physical commodity proxies without the operational complexity of delivery, our spot products provide an efficient, liquid, and secure solution for institutional clients."

The expansion builds on GCEX’s existing commodities CFD portfolio, which already includes Gold, Coffee, UK Brent Oil, Platinum, and other products.

Earlier this year, the company also expanded its cryptocurrency offering through integration with Fireblocks' enterprise platform, enhancing its institutional crypto trading capabilities.

GCEX UK Reports £3.8 Million Revenue

The company recently reported a 64% year-on-year increase in turnover for 2024, reaching £3.76 million. The firm also narrowed its pre-tax loss to £232,567, down from the previous year, despite a notable rise in operating costs.

Cost of sales more than doubled during the year, and administrative expenses rose 24%, with the increase attributed to intra-group charges, consulting services, staffing costs, and foreign exchange revaluation impacts.

The revenue boost was primarily driven by a 315% increase in crypto CFD trading volumes, reflecting improved sentiment and activity in digital asset markets following a prolonged downturn. The firm reported stronger revenue momentum beginning in the fourth quarter, with expectations of continued growth into 2025.

Holst noted that the growth was mirrored in the firm’s operations in Dubai and Copenhagen, contributing to what he called “a strong year” for the group.

The regulated digital prime brokerage GCEX Group has expanded its commodities product line-up with the introduction of eight new spot instruments. According to the company, it aims to meet rising institutional demand for streamlined access to physical commodity price movements.

GCEX Broadens Commodities Offering to Address Institutional Demand

The newly launched products, Brent Crude Oil, WTI Crude Oil, Henry Hub Natural Gas, Aluminium, Nickel, Copper, Zinc, and Lead, allow GCEX clients to gain exposure to the price performance of these commodities without the need for physical delivery.

The firm claims it sources pricing from Tier 1 global liquidity providers, ensuring competitive rates and robust liquidity for professional traders, brokers, and funds worldwide.

GCEX clients can access these new instruments through the company’s proprietary XplorTrader platform or via FIX API integration, catering to diverse trading setups and operational preferences.

Lars Holst, CEO & Founder, GCEX
Lars Holst, CEO & Founder, GCEX

"The extension of our commodities suite reinforces our commitment to deliver a market-leading offering across multiple jurisdictions,” Lars Holst, Founder and CEO of GCEX, commented. “With demand increasing for access to physical commodity proxies without the operational complexity of delivery, our spot products provide an efficient, liquid, and secure solution for institutional clients."

The expansion builds on GCEX’s existing commodities CFD portfolio, which already includes Gold, Coffee, UK Brent Oil, Platinum, and other products.

Earlier this year, the company also expanded its cryptocurrency offering through integration with Fireblocks' enterprise platform, enhancing its institutional crypto trading capabilities.

GCEX UK Reports £3.8 Million Revenue

The company recently reported a 64% year-on-year increase in turnover for 2024, reaching £3.76 million. The firm also narrowed its pre-tax loss to £232,567, down from the previous year, despite a notable rise in operating costs.

Cost of sales more than doubled during the year, and administrative expenses rose 24%, with the increase attributed to intra-group charges, consulting services, staffing costs, and foreign exchange revaluation impacts.

The revenue boost was primarily driven by a 315% increase in crypto CFD trading volumes, reflecting improved sentiment and activity in digital asset markets following a prolonged downturn. The firm reported stronger revenue momentum beginning in the fourth quarter, with expectations of continued growth into 2025.

Holst noted that the growth was mirrored in the firm’s operations in Dubai and Copenhagen, contributing to what he called “a strong year” for the group.

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