The Q3/2025 Intelligence Report by Finance Magnates looks at how trading activity, traffic, and company performance changed this quarter. It includes updates from both the retail and institutional sides of the market.
Retail Trading Volumes
This quarter, three brokers passed $1 trillion in average monthly volume, and two more came close. A new broker also joined our CFD volume ranking, making it even more complete and trusted.
There was also a clear shift in platforms. MT5 now holds 62% of all MT platform volume, up from 58.7%, while MT4 dropped to 38%.
On the product side, commodities and indices were more active. Metals stayed strong at about 60% of all CFD volume, while indices grew to 17%, up from 13% in the previous quarter.
The full Q3/2025 Intelligence Report includes all the numbers, with details on the top brokers and which assets gained the most ground.📊 Access the full report
Heat Map Changes
Regional traffic changed a lot in Q3. Discover which region lost its lead, and which moved into first place for the first time since 2023.
Institutional Trading
Institutional data mainly stayed stable. Bitcoin futures volumes changed little, while Ether futures hit new record highs. The highlight was a 149% increase in Micro Ether futures contracts compared to Q2.
The full Q3/2025 Intelligence Report includes more details on volumes, activity levels, and product performance.
FX/CFD Company Index
Company results were mixed this quarter. Who stood out again, up 23.6% after a 29% rise in Q2 and who saw its shares fall 38%?
The full index in the Q3/2025 Intelligence Report compares quarterly changes for all leading public companies in the FX and CFD field.
Are Tokenized Stocks Coming for Your CFD Business?
Tokenized stocks are now a $700 million market, growing fast each year. The report looks at how firms like eToro and Robinhood are reacting, and what traditional brokers should expect next. For now, tokenization seems more likely to support CFDs than replace them.
Salaries in Cyprus 2024/2025
The latest salary data shows that compliance and finance leaders are now among the best-paid roles in Cyprus.
How much does a Head of Compliance now earn?
Compliance is becoming a key part of every firm, while retention and pay balance in sales and marketing still need work.
The Q3/2025 Intelligence Report gives a complete view of how the market shifted this quarter, who grew, who slowed down, and what might come next.
The Q3/2025 Intelligence Report by Finance Magnates looks at how trading activity, traffic, and company performance changed this quarter. It includes updates from both the retail and institutional sides of the market.
Retail Trading Volumes
This quarter, three brokers passed $1 trillion in average monthly volume, and two more came close. A new broker also joined our CFD volume ranking, making it even more complete and trusted.
There was also a clear shift in platforms. MT5 now holds 62% of all MT platform volume, up from 58.7%, while MT4 dropped to 38%.
On the product side, commodities and indices were more active. Metals stayed strong at about 60% of all CFD volume, while indices grew to 17%, up from 13% in the previous quarter.
The full Q3/2025 Intelligence Report includes all the numbers, with details on the top brokers and which assets gained the most ground.📊 Access the full report
Heat Map Changes
Regional traffic changed a lot in Q3. Discover which region lost its lead, and which moved into first place for the first time since 2023.
Institutional Trading
Institutional data mainly stayed stable. Bitcoin futures volumes changed little, while Ether futures hit new record highs. The highlight was a 149% increase in Micro Ether futures contracts compared to Q2.
The full Q3/2025 Intelligence Report includes more details on volumes, activity levels, and product performance.
FX/CFD Company Index
Company results were mixed this quarter. Who stood out again, up 23.6% after a 29% rise in Q2 and who saw its shares fall 38%?
The full index in the Q3/2025 Intelligence Report compares quarterly changes for all leading public companies in the FX and CFD field.
Are Tokenized Stocks Coming for Your CFD Business?
Tokenized stocks are now a $700 million market, growing fast each year. The report looks at how firms like eToro and Robinhood are reacting, and what traditional brokers should expect next. For now, tokenization seems more likely to support CFDs than replace them.
Salaries in Cyprus 2024/2025
The latest salary data shows that compliance and finance leaders are now among the best-paid roles in Cyprus.
How much does a Head of Compliance now earn?
Compliance is becoming a key part of every firm, while retention and pay balance in sales and marketing still need work.
The Q3/2025 Intelligence Report gives a complete view of how the market shifted this quarter, who grew, who slowed down, and what might come next.
Hola Prime Recognized “Fastest Payout Prop Firm” by UF AWARDS MEA 2026
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
