Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Derivatives Market Turnover Jumps in July Despite Ban on Jane Street
Despite a ban on the high-frequency trader Jane Street, the derivatives market saw a surge in trading activity in July.
Volumes increased by 10%, reaching their highest point in eight months.
This increase is linked to both individual and institutional traders reacting to market volatility.
Although the cash market saw a decrease, the derivatives market's performance shows ongoing trading activity.
Derivatives market turnover rose 10% in July, reaching an eight-month high.
The rise in volume occurred despite a ban on high-frequency trader Jane Street.
Experts attribute the jump to proprietary and retail traders capitalizing on market volatility.
Combined average daily trading volume (ADTV) for both exchanges reached Rs 381 trillion.
Cash segment ADTV dropped 15% due to falling stock prices.
- Who
- Proprietary, retail traders, and high-frequency traders.
- What
- Derivatives market turnover increased in July.
- When
- July 2024
- Where
- On the NSE and BSE exchanges.
- Why
- Due to increased market volatility.
Factors Influencing Trading
Trading Participants
Market Dynamics
Factors Influencing Trading
Market volatility is a primary driver of trading volume.
Trading Participants
Jane Street ban did not diminish trading activity.
- Derivatives ADTV (July)
- Rs 381 trillion
- ADTV Change
- 10% increase month-on-month
- Cash Segment ADTV Drop
- 15%
- Primary Driver of Volume
- Market Volatility
- Ban on
- Jane Street
