US Forex Traders

The retail forex landscape has witnessed remarkable transformation in recent years. After three years of decline, retail margin forex trader numbers surged by 11% in 2024, reaching 186,000 active participants. This resurgence stems from a powerful influx of 71,000 new and reactivated traders, driven by factors including learning new skills (45%), low capital entry requirements, and day trading aspirations. The sophistication of the average retail trader has dramatically improved over the last five years, fueled by enhanced educational resources and more intuitive forex trading platform.