However, the market is small, with about 32,000 retail traders.
Moreover, five providers account for the majority of the share in the local industry.
Italy's
leverage trading market has emerged as one of the most valuable in Europe, with
traders managing larger portfolios and utilizing higher margins per trade
compared to their continental counterparts, according to a new report from
financial services research firm Investment Trends.
Italian Leverage Trading
Market Outpaces European Peers in Value
The 2024
Italy Leverage Trading Report reveals that Italian traders, with an average
age of 51, are committing higher margins per trade and maintaining larger
portfolio sizes than traders in other European countries.
"Italian
traders are not just looking for financial opportunities; they seek reliability
and cultural alignment in their trading platforms," said Lorenzo Vignati,
Associate Research Director at Investment Trends. “Providers must recognize
their unique needs and preferences to gain their trust.”
According
to data provided by Investment Trends, the average margin per trade for Italian
traders is approximately €1,500. Although the number of Italian FX/CFD traders
is one of the smallest in Europe, standing at around 32,000, their transactions
have one of the highest average values.
Only the
French have fewer traders than the Italians. The local FX/CFD trading scene,
however, has
seen a more pronounced decline, returning to pre-COVID-19 levels. On the
local market, investors clearly value stocks or ETFs more than the leveraged
instruments market.
Local Experience Is a Must
The report also
highlights the importance of local presence for leverage trading providers in
Italy. Establishing a local office, offering Italian language support, and
providing culturally relevant customer service are crucial factors in fostering
perceptions of being local and enhancing brand trust among traders. For
example, at the end of March, the Trade.com
decided to make such a move.
Comparison
websites play a significant role in the decision-making process for Italian
traders, with 17% heavily relying on these platforms. The market is relatively
concentrated, with the top five providers controlling nearly 60% of primary
relationships.
Lorenzo Vignati, Associate Research Director at Investment Trends
"Driving
sign-ups in this concentrated market requires a robust strategy encompassing
online presence, user-friendly platforms, and strong financial backing,"
Vignati added. “Trading providers must ensure not only a local presence but
also excel in platform usability and financial strength.”
The report
also identifies a potential area for differentiation among providers:
satisfying the high demand for educational content and trading ideas. Providers offering relevant educational resources and trading alerts could position themselves as trustworthy sources and better support Italian traders' trading journeys.
Investment
Trends conducted the study between March and April 2024, surveying 1,286 FX/CFD
traders in Italy. This is another in a series of country-oriented reports on
the retail trading industry, following
a similar study concerning the Middle Eastern market, specifically the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), shared by the company last week.
Italy's
leverage trading market has emerged as one of the most valuable in Europe, with
traders managing larger portfolios and utilizing higher margins per trade
compared to their continental counterparts, according to a new report from
financial services research firm Investment Trends.
Italian Leverage Trading
Market Outpaces European Peers in Value
The 2024
Italy Leverage Trading Report reveals that Italian traders, with an average
age of 51, are committing higher margins per trade and maintaining larger
portfolio sizes than traders in other European countries.
"Italian
traders are not just looking for financial opportunities; they seek reliability
and cultural alignment in their trading platforms," said Lorenzo Vignati,
Associate Research Director at Investment Trends. “Providers must recognize
their unique needs and preferences to gain their trust.”
According
to data provided by Investment Trends, the average margin per trade for Italian
traders is approximately €1,500. Although the number of Italian FX/CFD traders
is one of the smallest in Europe, standing at around 32,000, their transactions
have one of the highest average values.
Only the
French have fewer traders than the Italians. The local FX/CFD trading scene,
however, has
seen a more pronounced decline, returning to pre-COVID-19 levels. On the
local market, investors clearly value stocks or ETFs more than the leveraged
instruments market.
Local Experience Is a Must
The report also
highlights the importance of local presence for leverage trading providers in
Italy. Establishing a local office, offering Italian language support, and
providing culturally relevant customer service are crucial factors in fostering
perceptions of being local and enhancing brand trust among traders. For
example, at the end of March, the Trade.com
decided to make such a move.
Comparison
websites play a significant role in the decision-making process for Italian
traders, with 17% heavily relying on these platforms. The market is relatively
concentrated, with the top five providers controlling nearly 60% of primary
relationships.
Lorenzo Vignati, Associate Research Director at Investment Trends
"Driving
sign-ups in this concentrated market requires a robust strategy encompassing
online presence, user-friendly platforms, and strong financial backing,"
Vignati added. “Trading providers must ensure not only a local presence but
also excel in platform usability and financial strength.”
The report
also identifies a potential area for differentiation among providers:
satisfying the high demand for educational content and trading ideas. Providers offering relevant educational resources and trading alerts could position themselves as trustworthy sources and better support Italian traders' trading journeys.
Investment
Trends conducted the study between March and April 2024, surveying 1,286 FX/CFD
traders in Italy. This is another in a series of country-oriented reports on
the retail trading industry, following
a similar study concerning the Middle Eastern market, specifically the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), shared by the company last week.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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