CFDs
Rising Funding Rates Turn CFD Longs Into Costly Bets
As central banks keep pushing rates higher, the financing charges on leveraged CFD longs are eroding returns and forcing traders to rethink risk management.
FTX executives avoid fines in CFTC settlement over collapse
Former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang settle with CFTC without financial penalties after cooperating in the exchange’s 2022 collapse investigation. Nishad Singh ordered to return $3.7 million in illicit gains.
STARPRIME launches market-making model for retail brokers after beta trials
The institutional CFD liquidity provider says its new model delivered faster price updates, tighter spreads and reduced market impact in client tests. CEO Jay Mawji cites the 'Race to Zero' as a driver of the innovation.
24/7 Equity CFDs Turn News Cycles Into Retail Minefields
Retail traders now face a nonstop barrage of macro news that can swing CFD prices while the underlying market sleeps, raising hidden volatility and risk‑management challenges.
The hidden operational toll of 24/7 Stock CFDs
STARTRADER’s 45 new round‑the‑clock equity CFDs sound like a retail breakthrough, but the back‑office, data and tech challenges may outweigh the convenience for many traders.
Why 24/7 Stock CFDs Are a Double‑Edged Sword for Retail Traders
STARTRADER’s rollout of 45 new round‑the‑clock equity and ETF CFDs promises constant market access, but it also exposes traders to thin liquidity and pricing quirks that could undermine risk management.
The CFTC’s Emergency Order Signals a Tipping Point for Event‑Based CFDs
When the regulator stepped in to keep Kalshi alive amid a New York lawsuit, it revealed how fragile the event‑contract ecosystem is and why CFD providers must rethink product design.
STARTRADER Expands CFDs With 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF Instruments
Brokerage firm STARTRADER has rolled out 45 new contracts for difference covering global equities and exchange-traded funds with round-the-clock trading.
Why the Kalshi‑FlightAware Fight Matters for the Future of Event‑Based CFDs
The clash between Kalshi and FlightAware highlights a regulatory blind spot for event‑driven contracts, forcing the CFD community to confront the gambling versus finance debate head‑on.
FlightAware drops lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation markets
FlightAware withdraws legal action against derivatives exchange Kalshi, ending dispute over trading in flight-cancellation insurance markets.
CFTC issues emergency order to keep Kalshi trading amid NY lawsuit
Federal regulator invokes powers to prevent disruption to event contracts market as New York sues over alleged gambling violations.
CFD Volume Surge Is Skewing Index Price Discovery – A Warning for All Market Participants
Retail CFD trading has reportedly jumped 40% this summer, but underlying index markets haven’t kept pace, creating a dangerous disconnect that reportedly threatens true price discovery.
Regulators Must Act Before the CFD Summer Surge Turns Toxic
The 40% jump in retail CFD volume is a warning sign that regulators can no longer ignore. I argue that tighter leverage caps and clearer disclosure rules are overdue.
Retail CFD frenzy fuels 40% volume surge amid summer volatility
Brokers report a 40% jump in retail CFD trading on major indices as summer volatility spikes, while new entrant TropixPro accelerates the market’s accessibility.
CFD Trading Volumes Jump 40% as Retail Traders Chase Index Volatility
Brokers report a sharp rise in retail CFD activity on major indices as traders position for a volatile end to the summer.
