GCEX Group has added Gold Futures CFDs to its product range. The regulated digital prime broker serves institutional and professional clients in the UK, the EU, and the UAE.

The launch comes as institutional participation in the CFD market continues to grow. Brokers are expanding product coverage to meet demand for diversification and hedging.

Data from Finance Magnates Intelligence show that CFD trading volumes remain strong, particularly in metals and commodities. Industry analysis has also pointed to institutional services as a strategic focus for many firms.

Gold Futures CFDs Join GCEX Portfolio

GCEX said the launch expands its multi-asset Multi-Asset Composed of varying asset classes, multi-asset is a blanket designation combining different classes such bonds, equities, cash equivalents, fixed income, and alternative investments.When compared to traditional balanced funds, multi-asset solutions differ because they target specific investment outcomes. This includes outcomes such as return above inflation as opposed to gauging performance against standardized benchmarks.Given the composition of multi-asset classes, they need to be dynamically Composed of varying asset classes, multi-asset is a blanket designation combining different classes such bonds, equities, cash equivalents, fixed income, and alternative investments.When compared to traditional balanced funds, multi-asset solutions differ because they target specific investment outcomes. This includes outcomes such as return above inflation as opposed to gauging performance against standardized benchmarks.Given the composition of multi-asset classes, they need to be dynamically Read this Term offering. The company said additional Futures CFDs are planned. These products are intended to broaden its coverage across traditional and digital asset classes.

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The new instruments offer an alternative to rolling spot products and non-expiring CFDs. They provide exposure through contracts with a defined term. The initial release includes the GCG26 contract, which references the February 2026 Gold Future. The CFDs are priced against underlying exchange-listed futures.

XplorTrader Supports Gold Futures Trading

Futures CFDs have a fixed expiry date, which is shown on GCEX’s XplorTrader platform. Pricing follows the futures curve. The contract structure embeds cost-of-carry elements and removes overnight financing charges. Clients must close positions before expiry. If positions remain open, GCEX will close them at the final settlement Settlement Settlement in finance refers to the process when a buyer makes payment and receives the agreed-upon services or goods. The term is used on exchanges such as New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when security changes hands. When the asset is transferred and placed in the new buyer's name, it is considered settled. This process could take a few hours or several days after a trade is made. It depends on the clearance process. In the United States, the settlement date for marketable stocks is usually 2 Settlement in finance refers to the process when a buyer makes payment and receives the agreed-upon services or goods. The term is used on exchanges such as New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when security changes hands. When the asset is transferred and placed in the new buyer's name, it is considered settled. This process could take a few hours or several days after a trade is made. It depends on the clearance process. In the United States, the settlement date for marketable stocks is usually 2 Read this Term price.

GCEX provides access to CFDs on digital assets and foreign exchange. It also offers spot trading and digital asset conversion. The group supplies brokerage and technology services through its XplorDigital suite.

GCEX Gains Institutional-Grade Product Expansion

Lars Holst, chief executive of GCEX, said the launch reflects ongoing product development. He said the focus is on “offering institutional-grade instruments” supported by “robust regulatory governance across all GCEX entities.”

GCEX is headquartered in London and operates offices globally. It is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. It is authorised as a crypto-asset service provider under the EU’s MiCA framework. It also holds a virtual asset service provider licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. True Global Ventures is an investor in the company.