EC Markets reported a total trading volume of $5.13 trillionfor the first quarter of 2026, marking a 14.6% increase from the previousquarter and securing its position among the top three brokers globally byvolume. The figures, published in the Finance Magnates Q1 2026Intelligence Report, reflect higher trading activity and a growing number ofactive clients.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).Trading Volumes and Activity IncreaseThe broker recorded consistent growth across all key metricsduring the quarter. Monthly trading volume averaged $1.709 trillion, whiledaily volumes reached $81.4 billion. Compared to Q4 2025, daily tradingactivity rose by 18.3%, while monthly volume increased by 14.5%.The company attributed the growth to stronger clientparticipation and increased demand for multi-asset trading. The data shows thattrading activity remained steady throughout the quarter, supporting the overallincrease in volumes.🚀 Q1 2026: EC Markets Hits $5.13T Quarterly Trading Volume! 📈 +14.6% vs Q4 2025📊 $1.709T monthly average🌍 272K active traders (+18.3%)Maintaining our position as 3rd globally by trading volume.#ECMarkets #FinanceMagnates #TradingGrowth #CFDs #Forex pic.twitter.com/ksAuuK4ick— EC Markets Global (@EcmarketsGlobal) April 23, 2026EC Markets reported 272,000 active traders in Q1 2026, upfrom 230,000 in the previous quarter. This represents an 18.3% increase inactive accounts. The average trading volume per account reached $6.28 millionduring the period.Client Base Expands and Product Mix ShiftsThe firm also reported a shift in trading preferences. Forexaccounted for only 2% of total trading volume, while the remaining 98% camefrom other asset classes, including commodities, indices, and digital assets.This reflects a broader move toward diversified trading strategies amongclients.Related: EC Markets Trading Volume Jumps 157% as Active Clients Nearly DoubleThe company continues to expand its presence in regions suchas Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. It is also investing in technologyand regulatory frameworks to support its operations.Separately, EC Markets stated that its global partnershipwith Liverpool FC has contributed to increased brand visibility and clientacquisition in key markets.Client Numbers Nearly Doubled in Q4EC Markets ended 2025 with strong growth, reporting $4.476trillion in trading volume in Q4. Its volumes increased steadily throughout theyear, rising from $1.737 trillion in Q1 to $3.081 trillion in Q3 before hittingthe Q4 peak. Overall, this represents a 157% increase, showing consistentexpansion in trading activity.The rise in trading volumes was supported by a sharpincrease in active clients. The number of traders on the platform nearlydoubled, growing from 118,000 in Q3 to 230,000 in Q4. This surge reflectshigher engagement across the broker’s global user base and stronger demand forits trading services.Most of the trading activity came from non-forex assets.About 95% of Q4 volume was driven by commodities, indices, and digital assets,while only 5% came from traditional forex trading. This highlights EC Markets’growing focus on multi-asset trading rather than relying mainly on FX.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.