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GMO Gaika Gaika ex reported preliminary October 2026 OTC FX trading value of ¥34.7126 trillion, down from September. Month-end accounts also declined, but the trading contraction was much more pronounced.
Click365 USD/JPY trading volume fell to 355,865 contracts in October 2026, while month-end open interest rose to 351,603 contracts. The figures show lower monthly activity alongside a recovery in outstanding positions.
Traders Holdings reported 695,642 accounts and client assets of 139,343 million JPY at September-end 2026. Accounts increased from August, while assets declined across the combined Minna no FX and LIGHT FX reporting scope.
Gaitame.com reported September 2026 FX trading quantity of 595,063 million currency units, up sharply from August. Month-end account numbers and client deposits increased much more modestly, pointing to stronger activity alongside limited expansion in those balances.
Tokyo FX turnover averaged $469 billion a day in April 2026, up from $440 billion in October 2025. Spot and outright forwards increased, while FX swaps remained the largest instrument category.
Click365 USD/JPY trading volume rose to 547,325 contracts in September 2026, while month-end open interest fell to 337,645. Volume was the highest and open interest the lowest in the March–September window.
FFAJ members reported September retail FX turnover of JPY 1,227.19 trillion and month-end open positions of JPY 11.72 trillion. Activity rebounded from August, while outstanding positions declined.
AXIORY's Japanese website said on 16 March 2026 that five updates had been implemented across AXIORY Portal and its contact desk, including account nicknames, dashboard reordering, pre-selected recommended settings when opening additional trading accounts, drag-and-drop transfers between accounts and a new LINE official support account.
AXIORY said in a Japanese website notice dated 12 February 2026 that it had renewed the design of its portal and other touchpoints for its 15th anniversary, adding dark mode, dashboard and navigation changes. The broker also revised initial account-registration steps and introduced a new guide character, with further portal features planned.
AXIORY has added a direct trading feature that lets users open Web MT5 from its portal without switching platforms, and renamed MyAxiory as AXIORY Portal and MyAxiory app as AXIORY app. The notice lists browser and Android app availability, with iPhone and Android access also possible through the portal web version.
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