XTB Launches Commodity CFDs Amid Prop Trading Shift

Global broker XTB has officially launched commodity contract-for-difference (CFD) trading in Indonesia after securing local regulatory approval, offering leveraged access to gold, silver, and oil. Meanwhile, the proprietary trading sector faces operational changes as a futures prop firm founder closes operations to pivot toward prediction markets. For retail traders in India, these developments highlight an evolving landscape for global platform access, regulatory oversight, and new trading instruments.

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XTB Secures Indonesian CFD Approval

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Poland Continues Retail CFD Review

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Prop Firm Pivots to Prediction Markets

XTB Secures Indonesian CFD Approval

XTB has expanded its Southeast Asian footprint by launching CFD trading for gold, silver, palladium, oil, and natural gas in Indonesia. The move follows authorization from Indonesias Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) through its Alternative Trading System framework. XTB already offers U.S. stocks and global exchange-traded funds in the country. The broker noted significant local growth, reporting that its Indonesian funded accounts increased by over 700% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous six months.

Poland Continues Retail CFD Review

While XTB expands in Asia, its home regulator in Poland is conducting an open-ended review of how CFDs are distributed to retail clients. Poland's Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is examining how brokers assess client knowledge and risk awareness regarding leveraged products. The regulator has not announced a deadline or draft rules, but the scrutiny remains a notable factor for European brokers that rely on CFD trading volume as a core revenue source.

Prop Firm Pivots to Prediction Markets

In the proprietary trading space, Angelo Ciaramello, founder of The Funded Trader, announced the closure of his futures-focused firm Rev One Trading. Ciaramello cited technological limitations restricting scalability rather than a lack of trader demand, stating he will focus instead on prediction markets. This transition occurs as trading technology vendors increasingly integrate event-driven prediction market infrastructure alongside traditional forex, futures, and crypto evaluation platforms.

The current market structure points to a retail trading environment where traditional CFD brokers are seeking growth in regulated Asian markets to balance stricter European oversight. Concurrently, proprietary trading operators are testing alternative models, with event contracts and prediction markets attracting new infrastructure investment.