VT Markets Hits Record $720 Billion Trading Volume in April

VT Markets hit a record $720 billion trading volume in April 2025, fueled by global market volatility from Trump’s tariffs.

VT Markets achieved a new milestone in April 2025, reaching its “strongest-ever” monthly trading volume at $720 billion. Global market volatility, sparked by US President Donald Trump’s initial tariff plans, significantly propelled this surge in trading activity.

The substantial rise in trading demand for VT Markets mirrored an industry-wide trend where trading platforms extensively benefited from volatility driven by tariff announcements. Markets experienced sharp drops amid fears of a global trade war after Donald Trump declared his intent to impose import tariffs worldwide.

Trading service providers emerged as key beneficiaries. IG Group recently disclosed its “strong performance in Q4 FY25” as “elevated volatility across a range of asset classes, particularly in April, resulted in higher levels of client trading activity than expected in typical market conditions.”

VT Markets Hits Record $720 Billion Trading Volume in April

Similarly, NRDX reported that over 60 percent of its active clients opened new positions, particularly shorting affected indices and commodities. Nicolas Morphitis, NRDX’s Chief Revenue Officer, identified US30 (Dow Jones), XAU/USD (Gold), and USD/CNH as the most traded instruments on their platform during this volatile period.

GCEX, a prime brokerage services provider, also saw its FX spot trading volumes surge by nearly 250 percent following Trump’s announcements, recording “some of its strongest trading days.” Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i, noted his platform “saw a tenfold increase in FX and equity index price rates and about five times as much trading activity.”

Sydney-headquartered VT Markets operates globally, holding licenses from regulators in Australia, South Africa, and Mauritius. The broker’s latest announcement highlights strong growth in regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with a 20 percent rise in daily active users.

In 2024, the brand also strengthened its institutional relationships, forging partnerships with the Formula E team Maserati MSG Racing and English Premier League club Newcastle United. VT Markets additionally implemented a client fund insurance program, offering coverage of up to $1 million per client.

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