XTB Trading Volume Triples Amid Trump’s Tariffs Volatility

XTB reports record trading volume, surpassing pandemic levels, amid escalating trade tensions triggered by Trump’s tariffs.

Key Points:

• XTB’s trading volumes tripled compared to the pandemic period following Trump’s tariff announcements.
• Average transaction sizes rose by 30%, indicating strategic positioning by traders amidst market volatility.

Volatility has surged across financial markets, driven by escalating trade tensions between the United States and its global partners. Brokers, including the publicly-listed XTB, headquartered in Warsaw, have reported unprecedented surges in trading volumes, surpassing even the chaotic periods seen during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

XTB Trading Volume Triples Amid Trump’s Tariffs Volatility

XTB, one of Europe’s leading online brokers, witnessed a dramatic increase in trading activity. According to Filip Kaczmarzyk, XTB’s Head of Trading, active users on the platform peaked on April 7, reaching three times the levels seen during the pandemic’s onset.

“The trading volumes were three times higher than what we observed during the initial COVID-19 pandemic announcement. This surge in activity was accompanied by nearly triple the number of open positions compared to that period,” Kaczmarzyk shared.

This surge follows President Trump’s April 2 announcement of new tariffs, referred to as “Liberation Day,” which shook global markets. Despite the influx of traffic, XTB executives emphasized the platform’s ability to maintain system stability throughout the volatile period.

“In those turbulent times, temporary unavailability of trading platforms was a reality at some global players,” Kaczmarzyk noted. “However, XTB maintained operational continuity, ensuring our clients faced no disruptions.”

Additionally, XTB reported a notable increase in average transaction size, up by over 30% compared to the early pandemic period. This suggests that both retail and institutional traders are actively positioning themselves in response to market conditions rather than making smaller, defensive trades.

Omar Arnaout, XTB’s CEO, highlighted the rebound in the company’s stock price, which surged by 6% during the session after April 7. XTB’s shares reached a new all-time high of PLN 78.74 on April 15.

XTB is not alone in experiencing this surge. Other brokers and financial service providers, such as GCEX and Gold-i, have also reported record trading volumes in response to the market turmoil.

As trade tensions continue to evolve, brokers like XTB are preparing for sustained volatility, marking this period as both a challenge and an opportunity in the ever-changing global financial landscape.

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