VT Markets reported a record $8 trillion in trading volume during the first six months of 2026, representing an increase of 212% compared with the same period a year earlier.
The multi-asset broker attributed the increase to elevated market volatility, shifting interest-rate expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, product expansion, and greater activity across foreign exchange, precious metals, and equity indices.
VT Markets Reports Record First-Half Activity
The latest figures continue a period of rising trading activity at VT Markets.
In April 2025, the broker recorded what was then a monthly trading-volume record of $720 billion. VT Markets also reported earlier that year that its annual volume had increased by 150%, alongside growth in deposits and first-time traders.
The $8 trillion figure for the first half of 2026 suggests that trading activity accelerated further as clients responded to major movements across currencies, metals, and global equity markets.
Business Takeaway
Gold and Silver Lead Trading Demand
VT Markets said precious metals were among the strongest drivers of activity during the six-month period, with gold and silver attracting significant trader interest.
Gold has remained highly sensitive to interest-rate expectations, inflation concerns, currency movements, geopolitical developments, and changes in global risk sentiment.
Silver is influenced by many of the same macroeconomic factors, while also reflecting industrial demand linked to electronics, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing.
The combination of volatility and strong market narratives made both metals important instruments for traders seeking exposure to macroeconomic uncertainty.
EUR/USD and USD/JPY Dominate FX Trading
Foreign exchange activity was concentrated in two of the market’s most actively traded currency pairs: EUR/USD and USD/JPY.
Both pairs were influenced by changing expectations around central bank policy, interest-rate differentials, inflation, and the relative strength of the US dollar.
EUR/USD remains a central instrument for traders following the relationship between the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, while USD/JPY is particularly sensitive to the gap between US and Japanese monetary policy.
Market Takeaway
NAS100 and DJ30 Among Most-Traded Indices
VT Markets also reported strong activity in the NAS100 and DJ30 equity indices.
The NAS100 gives traders exposure to major technology and growth-oriented companies, making it particularly responsive to developments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cloud computing, interest rates, and corporate earnings.
The DJ30 provides exposure to a broader group of established US companies and is often used as an indicator of sentiment toward large-cap American equities and the wider economy.
Trading in both indices was supported by volatility around earnings, technology investment, economic data, and expectations for future monetary policy.
Active Users Increase 70%
VT Markets said its number of active users increased by 70% compared with the second half of 2025.
The broker also reported that 350,000 traders executed their first trade on the platform during the first six months of 2026.
These figures suggest that the volume increase was not driven only by existing high-volume clients. New user activity and a larger active-trader base also contributed to the broker’s reported growth.
However, the company did not provide additional detail in the announcement on average account size, client retention, trading frequency, geographic distribution, or the proportion of volume generated by retail and institutional clients.
Business Takeaway
Product Expansion Supports Growth
VT Markets attributed part of the increase in activity to product expansion and partner-focused initiatives.
During the first half of 2026, the broker added 39 US stocks to its trading offering, expanding client access to company-specific equity themes.
The company also launched ClubÉlite, a loyalty programme designed for introducing broker partners.
Such initiatives can support volume growth by giving traders access to more instruments while providing partners with additional incentives and engagement tools.
More Extended-Hours Products Planned
VT Markets said it plans to introduce additional products and platform features during the second half of 2026.
These include tools intended to extend trading access beyond traditional market hours.
Extended-hours products have become an increasingly important area of competition among brokers as traders seek the ability to respond to earnings, geopolitical developments, economic releases, and other events occurring outside normal exchange sessions.
For brokers, longer trading hours may increase engagement. For traders, they provide greater flexibility but can also introduce wider spreads, thinner liquidity, and more volatile pricing when underlying markets are closed.
Industry Takeaway
UAE Expansion Adds Regional Growth Platform
The first-half results also follow VT Markets’ expansion in the Middle East.
The broker previously obtained a Category Five licence in the UAE, allowing the relevant entity to conduct specified financial consultation and analysis activities as part of its regional strategy.
The licence supports VT Markets’ efforts to build a more visible presence in the Middle East, where brokers are competing for clients through local teams, regulatory approvals, education, partnerships, and broader product access.
As with all regulatory approvals, the precise scope of the licence and the role of the authorised entity should be distinguished from the entities responsible for trade execution and custody.
What the $8 Trillion Figure Means
Trading volume is an important measure of platform activity, but it should be interpreted carefully.
High volume can reflect a larger client base, more frequent trading, greater leverage, elevated volatility, broader product access, or stronger partner distribution.
It does not necessarily show how much revenue the broker generated, whether clients were profitable, or how sustainable the activity will be once market volatility changes.
The reported figure nevertheless gives VT Markets a strong growth story as it competes in a crowded global brokerage market.
What Comes Next?
VT Markets plans to continue expanding its products and platform features during the second half of 2026.
Market participants will be watching whether the broker can maintain its reported level of activity, convert first-time traders into active long-term clients, and continue growing beyond periods of unusually high volatility.
The company’s progress will also depend on execution quality, platform stability, product depth, partner performance, regional expansion, and its ability to manage risk as trading volumes increase.
For now, gold, foreign exchange, and major US indices remain at the centre of VT Markets’ reported growth, reflecting the macroeconomic themes that dominated trading during the first half of the year.
Risk Warning: Trading forex, precious metals, indices, shares, and contracts for difference involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leveraged products can magnify both gains and losses. Traders should understand product specifications, margin requirements, costs, and potential losses before trading.
Disclaimer: The operating figures in this article are based on information reported by VT Markets. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
About VT Markets
VT Markets is a multi-asset broker providing access to financial markets through trading products including forex, commodities, precious metals, indices, and shares. The company offers trading platforms, mobile access, partner programmes, and services through relevant entities across multiple jurisdictions.