Gaming curbs, 5G fuel record share of mobile in options trading (opens original article in a new tab)

Mobile trading of index options reached a record 31% in May, driven by gaming bans, 5G expansion, and speculative interest, while other trading methods declined.

• Mobile trading of index options rose to 31% in May, up 4.9 percentage points from the previous year.
• The growth is attributed to a ban on online gaming, improved 5G connectivity, and increased speculation.
• Other trading modes like colocation and internet-based trading saw declines in May.