CFDs
Kalshi pierde el recurso, abre el camino hacia el enfrentamiento en la Corte Suprema
Un tribunal de apelaciones federal falló a favor de Ohio y Tennessee, declarando que pueden regular los contratos de eventos deportivos de Kalshi bajo las leyes estatales sobre el juego, revirtiendo la argumentación de la compañía de que dichos contratos entran dentro de la jurisdicción de la CFTC.
La filial de MIAX, Dorman Trading, obtiene la membresía en el clearing de OCC
Dorman Trading de Miami International Holdings obtiene la autorización de Options Clearing Corp. después de un aumento de capital de 40 millones de dólares, lo que refuerza su posición en los futuros de índices bursátiles de Bloomberg.
OG.com solicita la aprobación de la CFTC para los futuros perpetuos de una sola acción con liquidación en efectivo
La plataforma derivada de criptomonedas presentó una solicitud para listar contratos perpetuos de 24 horas, liquidados en efectivo, sobre títulos individuales de las acciones estadounidenses, uniéndose a otras empresas como Coinbase y Kalshi en la búsqueda de autorización regulatoria.
Suiza es rica, así que ¿por qué los inversores suizos siguen siendo tan cautelosos?
Suiza es uno de los países más ricos del mundo.
Baazex se expande al mercado de divisas asiático con una nueva plataforma de corredores
BAZ Capital Markets Ltd. lanza su marca Baazex en Asia, ofreciendo más de 1.000 instrumentos en seis clases de activos con operaciones sin comisiones.
La IA está cambiando los mercados financieros, pero ¿está cambiando el comercio?
La inteligencia artificial ha pasado rápidamente de ser un tema del sector tecnológico a convertirse en algo que afecta a casi todos los componentes de la economía mundial.
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for margin trading on event contracts
Prediction market platform Kalshi files with CFTC to allow leverage on event contracts, aiming to attract institutional investors. The move follows similar efforts by rival Polymarket.
Nestlé, Novartis, Roche y UBS: ¿qué mueve las acciones más grandes de Suiza?
Suiza puede ser un país relativamente pequeño, pero su mercado de valores contiene empresas con una enorme influencia a nivel global.
STARTRADER Adds 49 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs
Broker introduces 30 US stocks, 14 ETFs, and 5 foreign shares, including leveraged semiconductor ETFs and Korean chipmakers.
Kalshi lanza futuros perpetuos sobre oro y plata tras la aprobación de la CFTC
El exchange de mercados de predicción regulado añadió perps de metales preciosos el jueves, marcando su primer contrato no relacionado con criptomonedas aprobado por la CFTC.
Los mercados de predicción se centraron en la NFL y las elecciones intermedias para el repunte del comercio de otoño
Los intercambios de contratos de eventos experimentan un mayor adoptado a medida que la NFL y las elecciones intermedias impulsan el volumen de operaciones, mientras que las plataformas se preparan para una crucial temporada de otoño.
Por qué Suiza se está convirtiendo en un centro inesperado para los miles de millones de inversión en inteligencia artificial de las grandes tecnológicas
La inteligencia artificial suele estar asociada con Silicon Valley.
FP Markets obtiene licencia Categoría 5 de la CMA de los EAU
El broker australiano de forex y CFD obtuvo una licencia Categoría 5 de la Autoridad del Mercado de Capitales de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, lo que le permite realizar actividades de marketing y introducción de clientes en todo el territorio.
OneTwoMarkets lanza un bono de depósito por niveles de hasta 50% de crédito de trading
La plataforma de CFD regulada en Sudáfrica introdujo una campaña de bono de depósito por niveles que ofrece hasta un 50% de crédito de trading, con niveles inferiores para depósitos mayores.
Journeo registra un crecimiento del 53% en ingresos durante el H1 de 2026 gracias a las adquisiciones y la expansión orgánica
Journeo plc registró un aumento del 53% interanual en sus ingresos, hasta 37,6 millones de libras en el primer semestre de 2026, impulsado por la adquisición de 10,7 millones de libras de sistemas de detección de delitos e incendio (CFDS) y un sólido crecimiento orgánico.
CFDs Explained: How Contracts for Difference Work
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are derivative instruments that let traders speculate on price movements of an asset — stocks, commodities, indices, or currencies — without owning the underlying asset itself. This…
Petróleo, inflación y tipos de interés: la conexión que los traders deberían comprender
El petróleo generalmente se relaciona con las estaciones de servicio, las empresas de transporte y de energía.
Natural Gas Prices Hold Near $2.94 Amid Fading Momentum
Natural gas prices remain caught between $2.87 and $3.03, with technical indicators suggesting weak trend strength and fading bullish momentum.
Dukascopy Bank launches AI-driven trading, 25,000 stock CFDs and new mobile app
The Swiss bank adds AI assistants to its JForex platform, expands its CFD catalogue to over 25,000 instruments and rolls out a unified iOS/Android e‑banking app.
Why Is the Swiss Franc So Strong — and What Does It Mean for Switzerland?
The Swiss franc has a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Switzerland.
Understanding Leverage in CFD Trading: Opportunity and Risk
Leverage allows traders to open positions larger than their actual account balance by borrowing capital from a broker. In CFD trading, leverage ratios can range widely depending on the asset class, the broker, and the…
Dólar o franco suizo? Cómo se comportan dos paraísos seguros en tiempos de crisis
Cuando los mercados financieros se ponen nerviosos, dos nombres suelen volver a la conversación: el oro y el franco suizo.
Why Broker Liquidity Crunch Is the New Hidden Cost for CFD Traders
When market stress squeezes broker liquidity, CFD spreads widen and margin calls become more frequent, eroding retail returns even before financing fees bite.
Los tipos de interés en aumento están convirtiendo el financiamiento a través de CFD en un impuesto oculta para los traders minoristas
Los aumentos de las tasas de los bancos centrales están inflando los costes de financiación de los CFD a corto plazo, erosionando los rendimientos para los inversores minoristas y provocando que se repasen las posiciones a largo plazo.
Zero‑Commission CFDs: The Illusion of Free Trading and What It Really Costs Retailers
Brokers are touting “zero‑commission” CFD offers, but the savings are often offset by wider spreads, higher financing and hidden fees. I explain why the free label can be misleading.
Broker Hedging: The Silent Conflict That Skews Retail CFD Prices
I argue that the way brokers hedge their own CFD books creates a hidden conflict of interest, distorting prices for retail traders and demanding greater transparency.
AI‑Powered CFD Pricing: Convenience or New Opacity?
Brokers are deploying machine‑learning engines to set CFD spreads in real time, but the speed and opacity of these models raise fresh transparency and fairness questions for retail traders.
Why CFD Execution Slippage Is the Quiet Threat Behind Retail Wins
Retail traders celebrate low spreads, but hidden slippage and execution latency can erode profits faster than any financing charge.
Why the US Crackdown on Retail CFDs Could Reshape the Global Derivatives Landscape
The SEC’s renewed focus on CFD bans for US traders isn’t just a local issue – it forces brokers worldwide to rethink product design, risk controls, and transparency.
Why CFD Financing Fees Are the Silent Killer of Retail Returns
Retail CFD traders often overlook the cumulative impact of overnight financing charges, which can silently eat away profits even when spreads look attractive.
Synthetic CFD Indices: The Hidden Risk Behind the Hype
Retail traders are being lured by broker‑created synthetic indices, but the lack of a real underlying market raises transparency and regulatory concerns that deserve a hard look.
Speed vs Safety: Why Sub‑Millisecond CFD Quotes Threaten Retail Protection
Drovix’s ultra‑fast pricing may look like a win for traders, but the race to sub‑millisecond quotes introduces hidden liquidity and regulatory gaps that put retail investors at greater risk.
Drovix’s In‑House Stack: A Data Dependency Dilemma for Retail CFD Markets
Drovix’s new multi‑asset pricing engine promises sub‑millisecond quotes, but its heavy reliance on fifteen tier‑1 feeds creates a hidden fragility that could ripple through retail CFD pricing.
Sub‑Millisecond CFD Quotes: A Double‑Edged Sword for Market Integrity
Drovix’s ultra‑fast pricing promises tighter spreads, but the race to the nanosecond raises hidden micro‑structure risks and regulatory headaches for retail CFD traders.
Sub‑Millisecond Execution: The New Arms Race in CFD Trading
Drovix’s in‑house pricing engine promises sub‑millisecond quotes across 1,000 instruments. I argue that the speed war reshapes retail CFD dynamics, but it also raises hidden costs and regulatory questions.
Former FTX executives hit with 5-year trading bans in CFTC settlement
Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, former Alameda Research CEO and FTX co-founder, face five-year trading bans and multi-year registration bans in a CFTC enforcement action tied to the 2022 crypto exchange collapse.
U.S. CFTC chief warns staff to prepare crypto rules if Clarity Act stalls
CFTC Chair Mike Selig signals urgency to develop crypto regulations if legislative efforts fail.
Drovix rolls out in-house multi-asset trading stack with sub-millisecond execution
Firm’s proprietary pricing and routing engine aggregates quotes from over 15 tier-1 providers across 1,000 instruments, targeting 99.9% uptime and tighter client spreads.
PrimeXBT launches swap-free trading on PXTrader 2.0 platform
Broker expands zero-swap options for crypto futures and CFDs, eliminating overnight fees for eligible traders. Platform now supports up to 1:1000 leverage across global markets.
Why day traders should weigh gold vs silver spreads beyond per-ounce costs
Gold’s tighter per-ounce spread masks higher total trading costs for CFD contracts, while silver’s wider per-ounce gap can translate to lower contract-level expenses. Analysis highlights how contract size, session dynamics and platform settings shape intraday execution costs.
STARTRADER expands gold CFD trading to 24/7 with XAUUSD247 launch
New instrument offers continuous gold quotes on MetaTrader 5, covering weekends and overnight hours. Web and mobile rollout planned for early September.
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.
Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for S&P 500 perpetual futures
Prediction market operator files for U.S. regulator clearance to launch leveraged, non-expiring S&P 500 and copper contracts, expanding beyond event-based wagers.
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.
PrimeXBT launches MT5 Cent Account for beginners and risk‑conscious traders
PrimeXBT, a crypto derivatives broker, has unveiled a new MT5 Cent Account aimed at novice and risk‑averse traders, offering lower account balances and reduced leverage.
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.