VT Markets reported arecord $8 trillion in trading volume during the first six months of 2026, anincrease of 212% compared with the same period a year earlier, as marketvolatility drove activity across foreign exchange, precious metals and equityindices.The latest figurescontinue a trend of rising trading activity at the broker. In May 2025, FinanceMagnates reported thatVT Markets recorded a then-record monthly trading volume of $720 billionduring April. Earlier that year, the company also said itsannual trading volume had increased 150%, alongside growth in deposits andfirst-time traders.Gold, FX Dominate VT Markets TradingAccording to thebroker, the first half of 2026 was marked by currency swings, changing interestrate expectations and geopolitical uncertainty, factors that influenced howtraders positioned themselves across financial markets.VT Markets said activeusers increased 70% compared with the second half of 2025. It also reportedthat 350,000 traders executed their first trade on the platform during theperiod.The broker saidtrading activity was concentrated in gold and silver, as well as the EUR/USDand USD/JPY currency pairs. The NAS100 and DJ30 indices were also among themost actively traded instruments during the six-month period.Broker Adds Products, Expands UAEPresenceVT Markets attributedpart of the growth to product expansion and partner initiatives. During thefirst half, the broker added 39 US stocks to its trading offering and launchedClubÉlite, a loyalty programme for introducing broker partners.The company said itplans to introduce additional products and platform features during the secondhalf of 2026, including tools designed to extend trading access beyondtraditional market hours.The latest results follow the broker'sexpansion. Last year, VTMarkets obtained a Category Five licence from the UAE's Securities andCommodities Authority, allowing it to provide financial consultation andfinancial analysis services in the country as it expands its presence in theMiddle East.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.