MT5 Captures 58% of CFD Volume as Platform User Base Shifts Regionally

MetaTrader 5 captured the majority of CFD trading volume throughout 2025, though the broader platform user landscape tells a more complex story about competitive dynamics, according to Finance Magnates Intelligence data. January 2026 numbers suggest the first quarter could deliver unprecedented growth if current momentum sustains.

In the CFD-specific market, MT5 reached its peak performance in Q3 2025 with 62% of volume share. MT4's share in contracts for difference trading hit bottom during the same quarter at just 38% before recovering slightly to 41.7% by year-end. MT5 ended 2025 at 58.3% of CFD volumes.