cTrader Integration Brings Social Trading to South African CFD Broker Swyft Markets

Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 13:56 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • The integration adds compliance-focused tools, social trading, and operational enhancements.
  • Spotware reported a 105% year on year increase in live USD trading volume, with over 11 million traders last year.
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Swyft Markets, a South African multi-platform access CFDs broker, has integrated the cTrader platform into its trading services. The move expands the broker’s technology offering and adds new trading tools for clients.

The integration follows broader growth in the cTrader ecosystem. In 2025, Spotware, the developer of cTrader, reported a 105% year-on-year increase in live USD trading volume on the platform, with over 11 million traders.

The firm added 104 new clients and expanded its product range with a liquidity bridge, marketplace tools, and AI enhancements. cTrader Store and cTrader Leads also saw increased adoption, supporting broker and prop firm connections.

Broker Highlights “Transparency” Through Social Trading

The integration includes cTrader Copy, a social trading feature that allows users to follow strategies with transparency on performance metrics. Swyft Markets said the feature supports its goal of offering a broad range of trading opportunities.

The broker stated that the integration prioritizes compliance and transparency, which it described as key elements of a “safe and ethical trading experience.”

cTrader Supports FX, CFDs, Social Trading

cTrader is offered as a platform-as-a-service model. Swyft Markets said this allows for regular updates, additional functionality, and potential global expansion. The platform supports more than 100 FX and CFD instruments, spread betting, in-app messaging, and mobile push notifications.

Yiota Hadjilouka, chief operating officer of cTrader, said the platform provides technology “tailored to the needs of both newcomers and professionals.” The update also adds social trading features and other broker services.

cTrader Admin 9.9 Implements Routine Workflow Updates

Alongside client-facing updates, Spotware has released version 9.9 of cTrader Admin, its back-office platform for brokers and prop firms. The update focuses on incremental improvements to daily operations rather than new features.

Changes include displaying client emails in session views, consolidating workspace settings, trimming navigation menus, and adding a Ticks tab in the Orders app. Configuration for symbols and liquidity feeds has also been simplified.

Swyft Markets, a South African multi-platform access CFDs broker, has integrated the cTrader platform into its trading services. The move expands the broker’s technology offering and adds new trading tools for clients.

The integration follows broader growth in the cTrader ecosystem. In 2025, Spotware, the developer of cTrader, reported a 105% year-on-year increase in live USD trading volume on the platform, with over 11 million traders.

The firm added 104 new clients and expanded its product range with a liquidity bridge, marketplace tools, and AI enhancements. cTrader Store and cTrader Leads also saw increased adoption, supporting broker and prop firm connections.

Broker Highlights “Transparency” Through Social Trading

The integration includes cTrader Copy, a social trading feature that allows users to follow strategies with transparency on performance metrics. Swyft Markets said the feature supports its goal of offering a broad range of trading opportunities.

The broker stated that the integration prioritizes compliance and transparency, which it described as key elements of a “safe and ethical trading experience.”

cTrader Supports FX, CFDs, Social Trading

cTrader is offered as a platform-as-a-service model. Swyft Markets said this allows for regular updates, additional functionality, and potential global expansion. The platform supports more than 100 FX and CFD instruments, spread betting, in-app messaging, and mobile push notifications.

Yiota Hadjilouka, chief operating officer of cTrader, said the platform provides technology “tailored to the needs of both newcomers and professionals.” The update also adds social trading features and other broker services.

cTrader Admin 9.9 Implements Routine Workflow Updates

Alongside client-facing updates, Spotware has released version 9.9 of cTrader Admin, its back-office platform for brokers and prop firms. The update focuses on incremental improvements to daily operations rather than new features.

Changes include displaying client emails in session views, consolidating workspace settings, trimming navigation menus, and adding a Ticks tab in the Orders app. Configuration for symbols and liquidity feeds has also been simplified.

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Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023. At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London. Education: Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
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