CFDs
Kalshi perd son appel, ouvrant la voie à un concours de forces à la Cour suprême
Une cour d'appel fédérale a décidé que l'Ohio et le Tennessee pouvaient réglementer les contrats d'événements sportifs de Kalshi conformément aux lois de l'État sur les jeux d'argent, en infirmant l'argument de l'entreprise selon lequel les contrats étaient sous la compétence de la CFTC.
La filiale Dorman Trading de MIAX obtient le statut de membre du système de compensation OCC
Dorman Trading, filiale de Miami International Holdings, obtient la mention d'Options Clearing Corp après un augmentation de capital de 40 millions de dollars, consolidant ainsi sa position dans les futures sur indices boursiers Bloomberg.
OG.com demande l'autorisation de la CFTC pour des contrats à terme perpétuels sur une seule action régies par une liquidation en espèces
La plateforme dérivée de crypto a déposé une demande de listing de contrats perpétuels de 24 heures réglés en espèces sur des actions américaines individuelles, rejoignant d'autres sociétés telles que Coinbase et Kalshi dans leur recherche d'une autorisation réglementaire.
La Suisse est riche – alors pourquoi les investisseurs suisses sont-ils toujours si prudents ?
La Suisse est l'un des pays les plus riches au monde.
Baazex pénètre le marché de la Forex asiatique avec une nouvelle plateforme de courtage
La marque Baazex de BAZ Capital Markets Ltd est lancée en Asie, offrant plus de 1 000 instruments dans six classes d'actifs, avec des transactions sans commissions.
L'IA transforme les marchés financiers, mais change-t-elle le trading ?
L'intelligence artificielle est rapidement passée d'une simple technologie à une réalité affectant presque toutes les composantes de l'économie mondiale.
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 et UBS : quelles sont les principales locomotives du marché boursier suisse ?
La Suisse peut-être un pays relativement petit, mais sa bourse regroupe des entreprises aux influences globales immenses.
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 lance des contrats à terme sur l'or et l'argent après l'approbation de la CFTC
La bourse de marché réglementée a ajouté des contrats sur les métaux précieux jeudi, marquant ainsi son premier contrat non cryptographique approuvé par la CFTC.
Les marchés de prédiction convergent sur la NFL et les élections de mi-termine pour une hausse importante des transactions à l'automne
Les échanges de contrats d'événements enregistrent une adoption croissante tandis que la NFL et les élections entre les deux tours alimentent le volume de transactions, les plateformes s'apprêtant à une saison d'automne cruciale.
Pourquoi la Suisse devient un pôle inattendu pour les milliards de l'IA des grandes entreprises technologiques
L'intelligence artificielle est généralement associée à la Silicon Valley.
FP Markets obtient une licence catégorie 5 de l'ACM des UAE
Le courtier australien de forex et de CFD a obtenu une licence de la UAE Capital Market Authority catégorie 5, l'autorisant à mener des activités de marketing et d'introduction de clients dans tout l'Emirat.
OneTwoMarkets lance un bonus de dépôt échelonné pouvant atteindre 50% de crédit de trading
La plateforme CFD régulée en Afrique du Sud a introduit une campagne de bonus de dépôt échelonnée offrant jusqu'à 50% de crédit de trading, avec des niveaux inférieurs pour les dépôts plus importants.
Journeo enregistre une croissance de 53 % des revenus au premier semestre 2026 sur base de l’acquisition et de l’expansion organique
Journeo plc a enregistré une augmentation des revenus de 53 % d'une année sur l'autre, à 37,6 millions de livres sterling au cours du H1 2026, portée par l'acquisition de 10,7 millions de livres sterling de Crime and Fire Detection Systems (CFDS) et une croissance organique soutenue.
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…
Pétrole, inflation et taux d'intérêt : le lien que les traders doivent comprendre
Le pétrole est généralement associé aux stations-service, aux entreprises de transport et d'énergie.
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.
Pourquoi le franc suisse est-il si fort — et qu'est-ce que cela signifie pour la Suisse ?
Le franc suisse a une réputation qui dépasse largement les frontières de la Suisse.
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…
Gold or Swiss Franc? How Two Safe Havens Behave in Times of Crisis
When financial markets become nervous, two names frequently return to the conversation: gold and the Swiss franc.
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.
La hausse des taux transforme le financement via les CFD en une taxe cachée pour les traders de détail
Les hausses des taux de la banque centrale augmentent les coûts de financement par CFD de jour en jour, érodent les rendements des investisseurs particuliers et amènent à repenser les positions à long terme.
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.
