Tradeweb says AiEX automated trading hits record adoption amid Iran conflict volatility

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  • Tradeweb flagged a surge in AiEX automated trading during recent market shocks, including the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
  • April 2026 set records for AiEX adoption, with European Credit at 84% of trades, representing 60% of total traded volume.
  • Automated ticket share rose 26.4% year-on-year in March as the conflict began to unfold.
  • Q1 2026 saw 58% of all tickets executed via AiEX, up from 39% four years earlier; European credit reached 78%.
  • Hybrid workflows with trader step-in controls were cited as supporting execution quality during volatility while reducing costs and market footprint.


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