Limassol, Cyprus – January 2026, The final quarter of 2025 brought a clear shift in market conditions. After a relatively calm Q3, volatility returned in force, and easyMarkets clients responded by increasing activity, particularly in precious metals. According to the broker’s Q4 2025 Market Recap, gold was the most traded instrument of the quarter, with trading volumes rising by nearly 240% compared to Q3.
Higher-than-expected market swings throughout Q4 translated into almost double the overall trading volumes seen in the previous quarter. Rather than stepping back, traders became more active, favouring short-term opportunities over longer-term positions as uncertainty shaped market sentiment.
Precious metals regain centre stage
Gold and silver dominated client activity during the quarter, reflecting renewed demand for assets typically favoured in periods of uncertainty. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and unresolved US trade concerns kept markets reactive, while shifting expectations around US monetary policy added to intraday price movement.
“Q4 felt very different from the calmer conditions we saw earlier in the year,” said Giannis Nikola, Chief Risk Officer at easyMarkets. “When volatility picked up, clients didn’t retreat. Instead, they focused on short-term moves in gold and silver, trading the trend rather than holding long-term positions.”
Silver followed a similar pattern, with sharp price swings driving increased engagement across precious metals, which emerged as the most active sector on the platform during Q4.
Active trading, stable risk
Despite the sharp increase in volumes, overall client exposure and margin usage remained broadly stable. Traders showed greater tendency to manage positions actively, with increased use of take-profit and stop-loss orders during periods of heightened volatility.
While participation increased, one recurring challenge remained: some traders continued to hold losing positions longer than intended, highlighting the importance of discipline when markets move quickly.
Markets, not policy, shaped the quarter
Unlike other periods, Q4 trading behaviour was not driven by major central bank or regulatory announcements. Instead, activity reflected how rapidly sentiment can shift when markets are influenced by geopolitical developments and broader macro uncertainty.
Looking ahead
While Q4 delivered heightened volatility and strong engagement, no clear long-term themes have yet emerged for early 2026. easyMarkets expects traders to remain selective, with a continued focus on short-term opportunities as market conditions evolve.
The company continues to support clients with transparent trading conditions, practical risk-management tools, and ongoing education designed to help traders navigate changing market environments with confidence.
For more information, please contact:
Georgia Kyriakou, Digital PR Manager, easyMarkets
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About easyMarkets
easyMarkets, founded in 2001, is an award-winning global broker. One of the first to offer an online experience with innovative risk management tools, including Guaranteed Stop Loss with No Slippage* and easyTrade. easyMarkets provides its sizeable clientele with a streamlined, accessible, and flexible trading experience. Offering over 275 tradeable instruments, tight fixed spreads, and 24/5 dedicated support to traders around the world, easyMarkets continues to revolutionize the trading sector by providing unparalleled security and safeguards for client funds and consistently prioritizing client commitment and satisfaction
This article was written by IL Contributors at investinglive.com.