Hantec Markets has posted its strongest first quarter on record in 2026, as trading volumes surged sharply year on year and continued the momentum seen in 2025. The result comes against a backdrop of sustained growth across its trading activity and product base.
The firm reported $1.206 trillion in trading volume for Q1 2026, compared with $437.7 billion in Q1 2025, representing an increase of around 176% year on year. The figure also surpassed the previous quarterly peak of $1.013 trillion in Q4 2025, marking a rise of roughly 19%.
Firm Expands Products, Regions
Alongside the trading performance, product development and partnerships also featured during the quarter. The firm expanded its sports marketing through a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, becoming its official trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
The collaboration includes brand visibility across live events, broadcasts, and social media. The first activation took place at UFC 325 in Sydney.
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The UFC deal follows an existing partnership with Club Atlético de Madrid, where Hantec Markets serves as the official online trading partner across Latin America.
On the product side, the company continued development of its WebTrader platform and copy trading application, Hantec Social, alongside its MT4 and MT5 offerings. Hantec Markets said these platforms were linked to higher engagement during the quarter.
The company also opened a new office in Latin America as part of its regional expansion strategy.
January Leads, February Slows, March Recovers
The performance extends a strong 2025, when Hantec Markets recorded approximately $2.72 trillion in full-year trading volume, up about 92% year on year. That annual backdrop provides context for the sharp first-quarter acceleration seen in 2026.
Monthly activity in the first quarter showed uneven momentum. January led the period with $569.2 billion in volume. February fell to $252.8 billion, before rebounding to $384.4 billion in March. The pattern reflects a strong start to the year, followed by a mid-quarter slowdown and partial recovery toward the end of the quarter.
Traditional FX Products Saw Reduced Share
In terms of product mix, the company said around 83% of total trading volume in Q1 came from non-foreign exchange instruments. This included commodities such as gold and oil, highlighting a continued shift in activity away from traditional FX products.
Hantec Markets said the quarter builds on the broader expansion trend seen in 2025, with sustained participation across products and regions. It described Q1 2026 as a continuation of that trajectory, supported by activity across multiple client segments.
Commenting on the quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Norayr Djerrahian said: “Q1 2026 has set a solid foundation for the year ahead. Alongside continued product enhancements, a stronger desktop experience, we are seeing encouraging momentum across our core trading platforms and markets.”
