easyMarkets, a prominent CFD broker, announced a robust 34% year-on-year increase in client trading volumes for the second quarter of 2025. This significant growth reflects heightened market volatility and a resurgence of interest across major asset classes, marking a period of renewed activity in trading.
Key Highlights from Q2 2025
The Q2 2025 report reveals that gold, the Nasdaq, and the EURUSD currency pair have retained their status as the top-traded instruments for the fourth consecutive quarter. This trend underscores their appeal amid ongoing market uncertainties. The crypto markets also experienced a strong rebound following a slowdown in the first quarter, driven by increased volatility and speculative interest in major digital assets.
Global indices, particularly those led by technology sectors, reached record highs, buoyed by positive earnings reports and robust retail participation. In parallel, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell to its lowest level in three years, stimulating renewed activity in the foreign exchange markets.
The trading frequency and volume across easyMarkets’ proprietary platforms saw an uptick, supported by targeted enhancements that allowed traders to act more swiftly and confidently.
Several key developments influenced market dynamics in Q2. A temporary pause in reciprocal tariffs between major economies, including the U.S., improved confidence in trade-exposed sectors. Additionally, escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened demand for safe-haven assets such as gold. Speculation regarding a potential leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve further contributed to volatility in the forex markets.
Despite the fluctuations, easyMarkets traders exhibited disciplined behavior, showing no significant changes in risk appetite or strategy. This suggests that most clients approached trading with a strategic mindset rather than emotional reactions.
Traders’ Confidence and Platform Enhancements
“In Q2, our traders demonstrated calm confidence in the face of volatility,” stated Thomas Tsaloupis, Head of Risk Management at easyMarkets. “They stayed engaged, informed, and ready; and our role was to provide the transparent conditions and platform stability to support them.”
The enhanced platform conditions played a crucial role in this quarter’s outcomes. Traders benefitted from improved risk management tools and capabilities that enabled faster action and greater precision in their trades. This led to increased adoption of exclusive features such as the Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage, available on easyMarkets’ web and app trading platforms.
Looking ahead to the third quarter, easyMarkets aims to assist traders in navigating ongoing uncertainties with clarity and confidence. Central bank shifts, political recalibrations, and global conflicts will likely continue to influence market activity. Nevertheless, the broker remains committed to providing essential tools, education, and transparency to its clients.
For deeper insights into the trading trends and market dynamics observed in Q2 2025, interested parties are encouraged to visit the easyMarkets website.
ABOUT easyMarkets
Founded in 2001, easyMarkets is an award-winning global broker recognized for its innovative trading solutions. The firm was among the first to offer an online trading experience enhanced by unique risk management tools, including the Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage. easyMarkets serves a diverse clientele with over 275 tradeable instruments, providing a streamlined and flexible trading environment, complemented by dedicated support available five days a week. The broker continues to prioritize client security and satisfaction while revolutionizing the trading sector.