STARTRADER Reports Record Trading Volume Growth Surge

STARTRADER reported first-quarter trading volume of $3.145 trillion, marking a 340% increase from the same period last year and a 56.7% rise from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to figures released Tuesday.

The broker also recorded a 280% year-on-year increase in new client trading accounts during the same period. Based on the quarterly total, STARTRADER averaged roughly $1 trillion in monthly turnover, although the firm did not provide a breakdown by asset class, region, or platform.

The results follow the firm’s recent brand refresh built around the tagline “Built on Trust. Driven by Growth,” introduced earlier this year.

Chief Executive Officer Peter Karsten said the milestone reflects consistent and sustainable expansion. He emphasized that surpassing $3 trillion in a single quarter matters less than achieving broad-based and durable growth supported by strong infrastructure and strategic direction.

STARTRADER did not disclose which markets or client segments contributed most to the increase, nor did it specify the share of institutional versus retail trading activity.

STARTRADER Reports Record Trading Volume Growth Surge

The announcement comes amid a busy reporting period for retail brokers. EC Markets reported $5.13 trillion in first-quarter volume, while CFI Financial Group posted $2.3 trillion, alongside growth in deposits and executed trades. Other firms, including ACCM and Hantec, also reported strong quarterly activity.

In parallel with its volume growth, STARTRADER expanded its product offerings. The firm launched a browser-based version of its STAR Copy social trading service in March, extending access beyond mobile users. It also introduced 24/5 trading on 20 actively traded U.S.-listed stocks, joining competitors such as Pepperstone, IG, BlackBull Markets, and Deriv.

The firm’s rapid increase in account openings indicates that client acquisition played a key role in its overall growth strategy.

STARTRADER also strengthened its brand visibility through sports partnerships. It signed a deal with the National Basketball Association for the league’s 80th season and secured sponsorships with the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East and the UAE Men’s National Cricket Team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

The combination of rising trading activity, product expansion, and marketing initiatives highlights the firm’s push to scale its global presence.

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