Mitrade Reaffirms Financial Literacy Mission Amid Gold’s Decline and Rising AUD Optimism
As gold prices fell sharply on October 23, investor sentiment shifted toward a potential rebound in the Australian dollar, creating renewed activity among retail traders. In response, CFD trading platform Mitrade has doubled down on its mission to promote financial literacy and responsible trading, reinforcing its educational initiatives as market volatility increases retail participation.
The move follows Mitrade’s recognition as winner of the “Best Educational Resources” award at the Global Forex Awards 2025 – Retail, where more than 200,000 votes were cast across 400 nominees. The award underscores Mitrade’s growing reputation as a leader in trader education, delivering learning tools that empower users to make informed decisions in quick-moving markets.
According to Finance Magnates’ Q1 2025 Intelligence Report, Australia now ranks fourth globally for active CFD traders, with approximately 81,000 retail participants. Yet, a University of New South Wales study revealed that 45% of Australians remain financially illiterate—a gap that has become increasingly concerning activity and regulatory warnings from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
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CEO Elven Jong: “Education Is Our Responsibility to Traders”
As market swings draw in a wave of retail traders, Mitrade CEO Elven Jong emphasized the company’s commitment to bridging the knowledge gap between opportunity and risk. “Market volatility draws in more across the industry, but many begin their journey with surface-level understanding of risks,” he said. “This literacy gap shows up in real time — in the way people respond to price swings, use leverage, or misjudge market signals.”
Jong highlighted that while ASIC has placed , true protection begins with trader knowledge. “We embed educational resources and real-time insights into our platform because we view education as our responsibility — it’s how we support Australia’s broader financial literacy goals.”
Mitrade’s education strategy integrates market insights, interactive learning modules, and real-time trading examples to assist retail traders interpret signals and manage exposure effectively. These tools are designed to make complex concepts — from leverage ratios to — accessible to new and experienced users alike.
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Expanding Global Presence and Industry Recognition
Mitrade’s renewed education push comes amid a banner year for the Melbourne-founded fintech. In 2025 alone, the firm collected 16 international awards, including four within Australia. These accolades reinforce its growing global footprint and the impact of its education-driven trading model across key financial hubs.
Operating under a suite of top-tier licenses — including ASIC (AFSL398528), CySEC (CIF438/23), CIMA (SIB1612446), FSCA (54842), and FSC (GB20025791) — Mitrade continues to expand access to regulated CFD trading worldwide. The platform supports more than 800 instruments spanning indices, forex, commodities, ETFs, and equities, offering traders a transparent and seamless experience backed by microsecond execution and razor-thin spreads.
By combining local roots with global standards, Mitrade positions itself not just as a trading platform, but as a financial education ecosystem—one that assists traders interpret market movements, navigate volatility, and pursue opportunities responsibly. As gold’s dip renews speculation about an AUD rebound, the company’s ongoing literacy mission aligns with both regulatory priorities and long-term investor sustainability.
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