Post by : Bianca
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The global fintech firm Capital.com has unveiled its trading results for Q1 2026, indicating a remarkable $1.27 trillion trading volume logged from January to March 2026. This signifies an increase of 11.2% from the $1.14 trillion noted in Q4 2025.
Furthermore, the company experienced a significant uptick in trading activity, with the number of trades climbing by 81% year-over-year from Q1 2025, indicating heightened user engagement on its platform.
January Marks Peak Trading
January 2026 emerged as the most dynamic month within this timeframe, seeing trading volumes surpass $502 billion. This figure represents an 11.5% increase compared to October 2025, the following top-performing month in the half-year span.
The surge was largely propelled by soaring gold prices, bolstered by central banks purchasing at a peak not seen in 25 years, a diminishing US dollar, alongside persistent geopolitical risks.
Gold Takes the Spotlight
During Q1 2026, the Gold Spot emerged as the primary traded asset, making up approximately 59% of January’s trading volume. Prices reached unprecedented levels on several occasions during the month, reflecting strong institutional demand amidst global uncertainties.
Middle East Markets Show Strong Performance
The Middle East maintained a vital role in Capital.com’s worldwide results, contributing notably to total trading volumes, with the UAE ranking within the top three markets alongside Germany and the UK.
This success illustrates steady trading patterns in regions where Capital.com is officially regulated.
Market Volatility Highlights Key Events
As per Tarik Chebib, CEO Middle East at Capital.com, Q1 2026 was influenced by three major market occurrences:
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Record gold prices in January
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Elevated cryptocurrency market volatility in February
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Increased oil trading activity in March amidst regional conflict
He noted that these factors introduced varying degrees of decision-making pressures for traders across the global landscape.
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