Post by : Bianca Suleiman
Leading fintech firm Capital.com has disclosed its trading results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a robust total client trading volume of $1.27 trillion from January to March. This represents an 11.2% increase from the $1.14 trillion noted in the previous quarter of 2025.
Additionally, the company experienced a substantial surge in trading activity, with the total number of trades soaring by 81% year-on-year compared to Q1 2025, highlighting an increase in user engagement on its platform.
January: A Peak Month for Trading
The month of January 2026 marked the peak trading month within this timeframe, with an impressive trading volume of approximately $502 billion. This figure reflects an 11.5% rise compared to October 2025, the next most active month during this half-year period.
This heightened trading is attributed predominantly to the surge in gold prices, facilitated by central bank purchases at a 25-year peak, a declining US dollar, and persistent geopolitical tensions.
Gold Emerges as the Trading Star
Gold Spot emerged as the leading instrument traded in Q1 2026, constituting around 59% of January’s trading volume, driven by strong institutional demand and growing market uncertainties.
The Middle East: A Key Contributor
The Middle East has continued to be an essential region for Capital.com’s overall performance. The UAE stands out as one of the top three markets contributing to total trading volumes, alongside Germany and the United Kingdom.
This performance underscores robust trading activities across regions where Capital.com operates under regulatory compliance.
Market Events Shaping Q1 Dynamics
According to Tarik Chebib, CEO for the Middle East at Capital.com, Q1 2026 was influenced by three pivotal market events:
New record highs for gold prices in January
Increased volatility in the cryptocurrency market observed in February
A rise in oil trading activity in March, linked to Middle Eastern conflict
He noted that these events exerted varying degrees of pressure on traders globally, creating distinctive decision-making conditions.
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