STARTRADER reported that its first-quarter trading volume reached $3.145 trillion, representing a 340% increase from the same period a year earlier and a 56.7% rise compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. The broker said the figures translate into roughly $1 trillion in average monthly turnover over the quarter.
The company added that client trading account openings climbed 280% year-on-year over the same period. STARTRADER did not disclose a breakdown of the volume by asset class, jurisdiction, or platform, nor did it specify the contribution of different client segments or the share of institutional or partner flow.
The latest disclosure comes after STARTRADER introduced a refreshed brand identity at the start of the year, built around the tagline "Built on Trust. Driven by Growth". Commenting on the results, CEO Peter Karsten said that crossing $3 trillion in a single quarter was a milestone, but emphasised that the firm was focused on growth that is "broad-based, consistent, and built to last." He added that the performance reflects what happens "when a strong infrastructure is guided by a clear direction."
Q1 Volumes Across the Brokerage Sector
STARTRADER’s update arrives during a busy first-quarter reporting cycle for brokers. EC Markets reported a record $5.13 trillion in first-quarter volume, up 14.6% from the fourth quarter of 2025, with 272,000 active traders and an average monthly turnover of $1.709 trillion.
CFI Financial Group disclosed $2.3 trillion in Q1 trading volume, an 81% year-on-year increase, alongside a 39% quarter-on-quarter rise in net deposits and 37.2 million executed trades. ACCM reported $2.1 trillion in first-quarter activity, noting that gold accounted for 91% of its CFD trading, while Hantec posted $1.2 trillion for the period.
Product Expansion and Client Acquisition
The volume update follows a steady stream of product additions at STARTRADER over recent months. In March, the broker launched a browser-based version of its STAR Copy social trading service, extending what had previously been a mobile-only offering to clients using desktop platforms.
Shortly before that launch, the firm introduced 24/5 trading on 20 of the most actively traded US-listed stocks, joining Pepperstone, IG, BlackBull Markets, and Deriv in providing retail clients with access to American equities outside standard exchange hours. The reported 280% year-on-year rise in client account openings indicates that new client acquisition is playing a significant role in STARTRADER’s growth.
Sponsorships and Brand Visibility
STARTRADER has combined its trading volume growth with increased brand exposure through sports sponsorships. The broker signed an official partnership with the National Basketball Association covering the league’s 80th season, securing branding across arena placements, broadcast assets, and selected league media.
In addition, STARTRADER is an official partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East and a sponsor of the UAE Men's National Cricket Team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which began in February. These initiatives align with the firm’s broader efforts to raise its profile alongside its reported operational growth.
