Social Trading Platform Market Report 2026

The social trading platform market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.62 billion in 2025 to $2.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of online retail trading communities, increasing availability of digital trading platforms, rising interest in peer-based investment strategies, expansion of mobile trading access, growth of fintech ecosystems.

The social trading platform market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of AI-driven trade recommendations, rising adoption of crypto and alternative assets, expansion of gamified trading experiences, growing focus on investor transparency, increasing regulatory oversight of social trading. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of copy trading features, rising integration of social networking tools, growing demand for real-time performance analytics, expansion of multi-asset social trading platforms, enhanced focus on user education and community engagement.

The increasing penetration of cryptocurrency is expected to propel the growth of the social trading platform market. Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central authority, enabling decentralized transactions via blockchain networks. The adoption of cryptocurrencies is growing due to their decentralized nature and potential for high returns, attracting investors seeking innovative trading approaches. Social trading platforms for cryptocurrency allow users to follow and replicate the trades of experienced investors, enhancing decision-making and potentially improving returns. For instance, in January 2024, Security.org, a US-based information provider, reported that cryptocurrency awareness and ownership increased, with 40% of American adults holding digital assets, up from 30% in 2023, representing roughly 93 million individuals. Therefore, the increasing penetration of cryptocurrency is driving the growth of the social trading platform market.

Companies in the social trading platform market are focusing on advanced technologies, such as copy trading, to gain a competitive advantage. Copy trading enables individuals to replicate the trades of experienced investors in real time, simplifying investment decisions and potentially enhancing returns by following established strategies. For example, in April 2024, WeCopy Fintech Inc., a Canada-based social trading platform, launched WeCopyTrade, a platform designed to transform trader interaction, knowledge sharing, and learning within financial markets. The platform bridges the gap between novice and expert traders, offering tools tailored to all experience levels and aiming to become a premier technology hub for social network copy trading.

In July 2025, dYdX Trading Inc., a US-based decentralized cryptocurrency trading platform, acquired Pocket Protector for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances dYdX’s product capabilities by integrating social trading functionality, boosting user engagement, and expanding community-driven trading features. Pocket Protector is a US-based technology company specializing in social crypto trading tools, including copy-trading, community interaction features, and chat-based trade execution to make crypto trading more collaborative and accessible.

Major companies operating in the social trading platform market are eToro Group Ltd, ZuluTrade, Myfxbook AutoTrade, Darwinex, NAGA Group AG, Collective2, Ayondo Holding AG, Covesting, SwipeStox, CopyFX, Tradency RoboX, Signal Trader, Mirror Trader, Sirix Social Trading, MQL5 Signals, Investy, F.X. Junction, Tradeo, LiteForex Social Trading, Share4you.

North America was the largest region in the social trading platform market in 2025. The regions covered in the social trading platform market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the social trading platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The social trading platform market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as copy trading, social news feeds, and risk management. 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.

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