Hantec Markets Reports Record Q1 Volume with Non-FX Trading at 83%

Hantec Markets has posted its strongest first quarter on record in 2026, with trading volumes surging sharply year-on-year and continuing the momentum from 2025. The performance occurred against a backdrop of sustained growth in its trading activity and product base.

The firm reported $1.206 trillion in trading volume for Q1 2026, a significant increase from $437.7 billion in Q1 2025, representing a 176% year-on-year rise. This figure also surpassed the previous quarterly peak of $1.013 trillion in Q4 2025, marking a 19% increase.

Alongside trading performance, the quarter featured product development and partnerships. The firm expanded its sports marketing through a partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, becoming its official trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. This collaboration includes brand visibility across live events, broadcasts, and social media, with the first activation at UFC 325 in Sydney. The UFC deal follows an existing partnership with Club Atlético de Madrid, where Hantec Markets serves as the official online trading partner across Latin America.

On the product side, the company continued development of its WebTrader platform and copy trading application, Hantec Social, alongside its MT4 and MT5 offerings, which were linked to higher engagement. The company also opened a new office in Latin America as part of its regional expansion strategy.

The performance extends a strong 2025, when Hantec Markets recorded approximately $2.72 trillion in full-year volume, up 92% year-on-year. Monthly activity in Q1 showed uneven momentum: January led with $569.2 billion, February fell to $252.8 billion, before rebounding to $384.4 billion in March, reflecting a strong start, a mid-quarter slowdown, and a partial recovery.

In terms of product mix, the company stated that approximately 83% of total Q1 volume came from non-foreign exchange instruments, including commodities like gold and oil, highlighting a continued shift away from traditional FX products.

Hantec Markets said the quarter builds on the broader expansion trend from 2025, with sustained participation across products and regions. It described Q1 2026 as a continuation of that trajectory, supported by activity across multiple client segments.

Commenting on the quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Norayr Djerrahian said, "Q1 2026 has set a solid foundation for the year ahead. Alongside continued product enhancements, a stronger desktop experience, we are seeing encouraging momentum across our core trading platforms and markets."