Predominant Instruments and Assets

During Q2 2024, Nasdaq emerged as the predominant instrument attracting the highest trading volumes among easyMarkets clients, with a 51% increase. This surge underscores its continued relevance and appeal in the current market environment.

Main Market Shifts: Crypto Trading Declines

With the conclusion of the bull market came a significant 45% decrease in crypto trading volumes compared to Q1. This shift indicates a strategic realignment by traders in response to evolving market conditions.

Notable Spikes and Crashes

In Q2 2024, several instruments experienced remarkable price movements compared to the same period last year, with a 125% surge in Cocoa, a 20% increase in Gold and a 6% appreciation in USDJPY.

Stable Sector Activity and Central Bank Impact

Throughout Q2, trading activity across sectors remained stable. Interest rate announcements from central banks worldwide created volatility, boosting trading volumes. However, the interest rate trajectories were largely anticipated, resulting in no noticeable shift in market sentiment.

Expert Insight: Resilience and Adaptability

The second quarter of 2024 demonstrated our clients' adeptness at navigating complex market environments, as noted by Thomas Tsaloupis, Head of Risk Management at easyMarkets.

Despite the end of the crypto bull market, the strategic focus on an instrument like Nasdaq highlights their ability to adapt and capitalize on prevailing trends.