Investment Trends has released its 14th edition of the France Leverage Trading Report, uncovering the key forces reshaping the nation’s leveraged trading landscape.
The report shows that after three consecutive years of contraction; the French leverage trading market grew again in 2025. Dormancy is falling as providers strengthen engagement and risk tools, while new entrants are less concerned about geopolitical shocks.
“Volatility is no longer simply a threat; it is a catalyst for market participation,” said Lorenz Vignati, Associate Research Director at Investment Trends. “Traders are responding positively when brokers equip them with the right safeguards and support. For providers, this highlights the opportunity to turn volatility into engagement by doubling down on education, robust risk management tools, and clear communication.”
The report also shows that trust and service quality now outweigh price as the decisive factors in choosing a providers.
The data shows a decisive shift away from price-led competition,” Vignati observed. “Providers who invest in building trust, through consistent service, regulatory strength, and dependable platforms, will be the ones to win loyalty in an environment where switching activity is climbing.”
The findings also show a third of French traders are already using AI in their trading strategies, with another third planning to follow. Among adopters, nearly half report increased trading activity and two-thirds say AI has boosted their confidence.
“AI is becoming a genuine differentiator,” Vignati explained. “It doesn’t just streamline trading; it boosts confidence and expands participation. For providers, embedding advanced AI features into their platforms isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity to capture the next wave of growth.”
