Online Trading Platform Global Market Report 2024

The online trading platform market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.98 billion in 2023 to $11.71 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, an increase in disposable income, growth in digitalization, and a heightened demand for computing devices such as PCs and laptops.

The online trading platform market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.58 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing availability of mobile devices, supportive government initiatives, and a rising internet penetration. Key trends projected for the online trading platform market in the forecast period include the adoption of artificial intelligence technology, integration of chatbots, the launch of crypto trading platforms, and the introduction of learning-based online trading platforms.

The global surge in digitalization has been a driving force behind the growth of the online trading platform market. These platforms facilitate digitally enabled transactions for the exchange of goods and services. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified the focus on digitalization within the online trading sector as businesses strive to streamline their models. A report from the UK Board of Trade highlights the substantial contribution of the digital sector, amounting to £151 billion ($197 billion) to the British economy and employing nearly 5% of the national workforce. This digital sector also represents a significant share of the global GDP, amounting to $11 trillion ($14 trillion) or 15.5%. Consequently, the global growth in digitalization is anticipated to drive increased demand for online trading platforms.

The anticipated growth of the online trading platform market is expected to be fueled by the increasing penetration of the internet. The rising prevalence of internet access empowers consumers to utilize online platforms for obtaining knowledge and information related to online trading. Given the high dependence of online trading on internet connectivity, the growing penetration of the internet is poised to bolster the market. According to DataReportal, a Singapore-based online reference library, around 5.16 billion people worldwide, equivalent to 64.4% of the global population, used the internet at the beginning of 2023. In India, as reported by Livemint, there are a total of 692 million active internet users, with estimates projecting 900 million users by 2025. Thus, the increasing internet penetration is expected to drive the growth of the online trading platform market.

The online trading platform market is witnessing the emergence of crypto trading platforms, gaining popularity among users. Crypto-trading platforms serve as exchange platforms allowing the interchange of digital currencies or the exchange of digital currency with fiat currency. For instance, Crypto1Capital, a Singapore-based online trading broker, launched an online trading system named Crypto1Capital in May 2022. This platform focuses on serving global investors and traders, covering six types of trading markets with a variety of tradable assets, including currency and crypto forex trading, stocks, futures, commodities, and indices.

Companies in the market are strategically launching learning-based online trading platforms to educate investors about online trading. In October 2022, Moomoo Technologies, Inc., a US-based financial services company, introduced the moomoo metaverse, 'mooverse,' as an online trading platform. This metaverse expands the platform's educational offerings, enabling investors to make informed decisions for wealth creation. Notably, the platform caters to both beginner and intermediate-level investors through features such as 'Lite' mode, paper trading, and a collection of free learning materials.

In September 2022. , CoinSmart Finance Inc., a Canada-based crypto asset trading platform, acquired Coinsquare Inc. This acquisition positions Coinsquare as one of Canada's largest crypto asset trading platforms, offering a diverse and compliant range of services, including institutional and retail trading, crypto payment processing, and digital asset custody. CoinSmart Finance Inc. stands out as a Canadian platform specializing in trading digital assets.

Major companies operating in the online trading platform market report are The Charles Schwab Corp, Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, Fidelity Investments Inc., Bank of America Corporation, Marketaxess Holdings Inc., Plus500 Ltd., Monex Group, Ally Financial Inc., Huobi Group, Zerodha, Groww, Upstox, Icici Direct, Angel One, Alice Blue, 5paisa, Plum, Tradewaltz, Dinglian Digital, Pingan, Tencent Holdings Ltd., Octagon Strategy Limited, Ig, Finecobank S.P.A, Freetrade, Saxo, Trading212, Etoro, Capital.Com, Hargreaves Lansdown, Deutsche Bank, Alfa Capital, Ic Markets, Kit Finance, Pepperstone, Ava Trade, Lincoln National, John Hancock, Transamerica, Manulife Financial, New York Life, Blackrock, Vanaguard, State Street Global Advisors, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Massmutual, Companhia De Seguros Alliance Do Brazil, Avatrade, Xtb, Bitoasis, Gath3r, Midchains, Hayvn, Pu Prime, Admiral Markets, Thndr, Ci Capital, Arabeya Online, Hantec Markets, Forex4you, Mahfazty.

North America was the largest region in the online trading platform market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the online trading platform market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the online trading platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary product types associated with online trading platforms include commissions, transaction fees, and other related service fees. Commissions, also known as stock trading fees or brokerage fees, are charges incurred when customers buy or sell stocks. These fees are applied by both institutional investors and retail investors and may encompass various components, solutions, and services.

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The online trading platform market includes revenues earned by entities by commercial platforms and proprietary platforms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.


The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.