Key Insights
- CFI Financial posted a record $1.51 trillion in Q2 2025 trading volume, marking an 18% increase from Q1 and nearly double compared to Q2 2024, driven by volatile markets and surging retail interest.
- The company expanded its global footprint, launching operations in South Africa and Bahrain, while client accounts and activity rose sharply year-on-year, signaling growing platform engagement.
DUBAI (MarketsXplora) – Online trading provider CFI Financial Group reported a record-breaking second quarter in 2025, with trading volumes surging to an all-time high of $1.51 trillion—an 18% rise from Q1 and a 97% year-on-year increase. The figure also represents a 110% jump over the first half of 2024 and a 31% increase over the second half, underlining CFI’s accelerated growth trajectory.
The robust performance comes amid heightened global market activity triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which fueled volatility and boosted trading appetite among retail investors. April, in particular, delivered what market participants described as some of their “strongest days,” with rival brokers like IG Markets also citing “higher than expected” trading activity during the period.
CFI’s Q2 results bring the company’s total trading volume for the first half of 2025 to $2.79 trillion—surpassing the broker’s full-year total for 2024.
Client Base Grows, Leadership Reshuffles
Strong client engagement played a key role in driving the firm’s momentum. The number of active accounts jumped 22% compared to the second half of 2024, and a staggering 84% versus the same period last year. Funded accounts grew 2% over the last six months and 60% year-on-year.
The second quarter also marked a major leadership transition at the firm. Ziad Melhem assumed the role of Group CEO, taking the reins during this landmark period. Co-founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury stepped down from their Managing Director roles and moved into strategic leadership positions as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.
“Q2 2025 was not only about numbers, it was about momentum,” said Melhem. “The results we’re seeing today reflect years of building, refining, and pushing boundaries.”
Regional Expansion and Global Branding Strategy
CFI’s success was not limited to financial metrics. The quarter saw aggressive geographic expansion, especially across the Middle East and Africa. The broker officially launched operations in South Africa and secured regulatory approval to begin business in Bahrain from the country’s central bank. These moves build on CFI’s already strong presence in the region, where rising trading activity has turned the Middle East into a critical battleground for CFD brokers.
Capital.com previously reported that 53% of its Q1 trading volume came from the Middle East—more than double the share from Europe. Meanwhile, competitors such as Tickmill, OneRoyal, and XS.com have ramped up their presence in Oman and Kuwait. Yet the UAE continues to be the most sought-after hub due to its clear regulatory environment and deep talent pool.
Beyond expansion, CFI invested in education and brand visibility. The company launched the CFI Academy during the quarter, aiming to equip traders with professional-level training in multiple languages. It also cemented partnerships as the official online trading sponsor of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four and Etihad Arena in the UAE.
In a high-profile brand move, CFI signed five-time Grand Slam tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova as its official Global Brand Ambassador. The firm also continues to collaborate with other notable figures and organizations, including Sir Lewis Hamilton, AC Milan, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
Looking Ahead
As CFI enters the second half of 2025, the company is doubling down on innovation, regional growth, and client engagement. With AI-driven trading tools, zero-pip spreads, commission-free trading, and ultra-fast execution, the broker is positioning itself to remain at the forefront of global financial markets.
Operating since 1998, CFI now serves traders from major financial centers including London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo. The firm’s Q2 performance signals not only a record quarter, but a reshaped vision—aimed at long-term leadership in an increasingly competitive trading landscape.