FINRA Releases 2025 Industry Snapshot with Key Trading Insights

The 2025 FINRA Industry Snapshot offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of FINRA membership, detailing critical metrics such as the number of registered individuals, firm revenues, and trading activities. This year's report introduces new special topics, including off-hours trading activity for National Market System (NMS) stocks, and average daily trading volumes for Bitcoin exchange-traded products, SPDR Gold Trust, and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. These insights are crucial for firms to understand market dynamics and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Additionally, the report provides valuable data segmented by firm size and account owner type, highlighting customer order percentages and execution metrics. Compliance professionals should pay particular attention to these statistics, as they can inform risk management practices and operational adjustments.

The findings are expected to guide firms in enhancing their compliance frameworks and marketing strategies in response to evolving market conditions. The 2025 Industry Snapshot is now available for review on the FINRA website, and firms are encouraged to integrate these insights into their compliance and operational planning.