Limassol, Cyprus – November 2025, Global CFD broker easyMarkets reported a rise in precious metals trading in Q3 2025 as overall market volatility eased to its lowest level in over a year, signaling a shift toward disciplined, short-term trading strategies among retail clients.
According to the company’s Q3 2025 Market Recap, gold and silver trading volumes grew markedly compared with the previous quarter, while total platform activity declined slightly amid calmer market conditions and narrower price ranges across major indices.
Gold and Silver Regain Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD), Nasdaq, and EUR/USD remained the most traded instruments on the easyMarkets platform, with Nasdaq surpassing EUR/USD in overall volume for the first time since mid-2023. Traders gravitated toward gold and silver, responding to shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations and softer U.S. inflation data, boosting demand for non-yielding safe-haven assets.
“In the third quarter, we observed traders moving from conviction-based positions to more defensive, tactical setups,” said Giannis Nikola, Chief Risk Officer at easyMarkets. “Gold and silver provided stability in a period where policy direction remained uncertain, but volatility continued to fade.”
Nikola, who joined the firm earlier this year, has emphasized risk management and trader education as key parts of easyMarkets client strategy.
Market volatility and trading patterns
Although overall volatility eased compared to Q2, several short-term opportunities emerged throughout the quarter:
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Gold recorded sharp intraday spikes during U.S. CPI and FOMC announcements
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Silver mirrored gold volatility, offering additional tactical opportunities.
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Crude oil prices fluctuated in August amid supply concerns and renewed geopolitical risk.
Despite these bursts of activity, traders largely maintained short-term, event-driven strategies over long-term directional positions.
Measured Risk and Strategic Discipline
The report highlighted that traders’ overall exposure and risk appetite stayed broadly stable throughout the quarter. Common behavioral themes included:
- Overleveraging in low-volatility markets
- Taking profits too early
- Holding onto losing positions for too long
easyMarkets continues to support traders through enhanced educational initiatives, in-platform insights, and risk-management tools designed to help strengthen clients’ decision-making processes.
Cautious confidence defines the quarter
While overall trading volumes slipped slightly from Q2, participation in precious metals increased significantly. The firm noted that traders were “active but selective,” preferring precision over frequency as macro uncertainty persisted.
Looking ahead to Q4 2025
easyMarkets expects traders to maintain a focus on stability as central banks approach year-end policy decisions. Interest-rate commentary, inflation trends, and global political developments are expected to set the tone for potential volatility, creating opportunity for traders who remain prepared, strategic, and adaptable.
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