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EUR/USD 1.16490 ▲ +0.03%
GBP/USD 1.34725 ▲ +0.06%
USD/JPY 159.750 ▲ +0.16%
XAU/USD 4503.04 ▲ +0.80%
USD/CHF 0.78539 ▲ +0.20%
AUD/USD 0.71813 ▲ +0.11%
USD/CAD 1.38370 ▲ +0.05%
EUR/GBP 0.86465 ▼ 0.03%
EUR/USD 1.16490 ▲ +0.03%
GBP/USD 1.34725 ▲ +0.06%
USD/JPY 159.750 ▲ +0.16%
XAU/USD 4503.04 ▲ +0.80%
USD/CHF 0.78539 ▲ +0.20%
AUD/USD 0.71813 ▲ +0.11%
USD/CAD 1.38370 ▲ +0.05%
EUR/GBP 0.86465 ▼ 0.03%
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Forex Trading Statistics 2026

A single, citable reference for forex market data — combining globally recognised figures from the BIS Triennial Survey with ForexTradeLab's own aggregates across the brokers we verify.

Updated May 2026
Key takeaways

The global forex market trades roughly $7.5 trillion per day (BIS, 2022), with the US dollar on one side of about 88% of all trades and EUR/USD the most traded pair. Across the brokers we track, minimum deposits range from $0 to $200, the lowest EUR/USD spread is 0.0 pips, and regulator-verified licenses span CySEC, FCA, ASIC, DFSA and more.

Global forex market
$7.5T
Daily global turnover
Average daily OTC FX turnover
BIS Triennial Survey, 2022
≈88%
US dollar share
Of all FX trades have USD on one side
BIS Triennial Survey, 2022
EUR/USD
Most traded pair
EUR/USD leads global FX volume
BIS Triennial Survey, 2022
United Kingdom ≈38%
Largest trading hub
BIS Triennial Survey, 2022
Broker landscape 2026 (our data)
9
Brokers tracked
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
34
Regulator licenses verified
Across all brokers we review
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
$0 – $200
Minimum deposit range
From $0 (HFM, Pepperstone) to $200 (IC Markets)
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
$52
Average minimum deposit
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
0.0 pips
Lowest spread (EUR/USD)
On raw/ECN account types
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
1:Unlimited
Highest leverage offered
Exness; varies by country and entity
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
Retail trading reality
74–89%
Retail accounts losing money
Typical range in regulator broker disclosures
Regulator (ESMA) disclosures
1–2%
Recommended risk per trade
ForexTradeLab risk-management guidance
ForexTradeLab data, 2026
Sources & methodology

Market-level figures come from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey. Broker-level figures are ForexTradeLab's own aggregates, taken from each broker's public Terms of Business and the relevant regulator's license register, and re-verified quarterly.

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Frequently asked questions

According to the BIS Triennial Central Bank Survey (2022), the global foreign exchange market trades approximately $7.5 trillion per day, making it the largest and most liquid financial market in the world.

EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair, accounting for the largest single share of global forex turnover. The US dollar is involved in roughly 88% of all forex trades.

Among the regulated brokers ForexTradeLab tracks, minimum deposits range from $0 (HFM, Pepperstone) to $200 (IC Markets). Many beginners start with $100–$500 so risk management remains practical.

Regulator-mandated disclosures from brokers typically show that 74–89% of retail CFD accounts lose money. This is why position sizing, stop-losses and risking only 1–2% per trade are essential.
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