Forex Automation Push Targets $4T Daily Market as Operators Face Disruption

Industry participants at an Amsterdam sector meeting are advancing efforts to automate more of the $4 trillion daily foreign-exchange market, signaling a structural shift toward electronic trading. The scope and pace of automation remain uncertain, but the move could compress margins for human traders and alter liquidity dynamics. This matters because increased electronification typically reduces transaction costs and may shift market share toward algorithmic platforms.