Insider Report | A Look Back at 2025 – and What’s Already in the Works for 2026
In the financial markets, milliseconds make all the difference. We operate in those split seconds—and in 2025, we demonstrated what that means in practice. It was a year of intensive development: new products, new markets, new technologies. And above all: new results that speak for themselves. This annual report documents each of these steps—honestly, comprehensively, and with a focus on […]
Latest News 2026: Project Updates, Performance & Expansion
2025 was the preparation phase—2026 is the implementation phase. In this article, we provide you with a comprehensive and transparent overview of all current developments: the performance of our live accounts, the status of our international expansion projects, and what’s next. If you’re wondering what has become of the announcements from our 2025 Year in Review, you’ll find all the answers here. […]
When Skepticism Turns into Conviction – The Story of Joachim Schrader
Sometimes a partnership doesn’t begin with enthusiasm, but with skepticism. That’s exactly how it was with Joachim Schrader. The connection was made through one of our sales directors. Joachim isn’t a typical investor—he’s an experienced stock market professional. As a trained banker specializing in stock trading, he traded actively on the DTB (German Futures Exchange) for many years. Over the course of the […]
A Look Behind the Scenes – The Sales Team at 1000FTAD
Numbers and strategies tell a story—but the people behind them tell the real one. This video gives you a personal glimpse into the 1000FTAD sales team: who the people are who work every day to support partners, investors, and customers on their journey—and what drives them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfn1EJNI7Lg At 1000FTAD, behind every […]
1000FTAD Executive Interview – Marcus Effland & Lucas Hantschick of GBE Brokers LTD.
Two Perspectives, One Topic: The Future of Institutional Forex Trading. In this executive interview, Marcus Effland, founder of 1000FTAD, and Lucas Hantschick of GBE Brokers LTD—one of the leading international brokers in the FX sector—come together. The conversation explores how technological innovation and professional brokerage infrastructure work together and what role automated trading strategies play in modern asset management. […]
The Story Behind 1000FTAD – Founder Marcus Effland on Innovation & the Future
Every company has a story behind it. At 1000FTAD, it’s the story of a man who wanted to rethink the global foreign exchange market—and did just that. In this interview, founder Marcus Effland speaks candidly about the origins of 1000FTAD, the idea behind the fully automated trading system, and his vision for the future of the FX market. What inspired him […]
Erolzheim Roadshow: The Future of Automated Currency Trading Is Here
Sometimes you can feel the pulse of innovation right in the air—and that’s exactly what made 1000FTAD AG’s Erolzheim Roadshow such a special evening. The following video gives you a first glimpse of the evening—the atmosphere, the conversations, and the presentation of our software solution. See for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTPyj7wtuLM An evening […]
Market commentary February 2026
Systematic FX strategies in a fragile macroeconomic environment The international financial markets started 2026 with a mixed macroeconomic picture. While global economic growth continues to appear robust, geopolitical tensions, trade policy risks, and a cautious monetary policy stance by the major central banks are shaping the market environment. Although inflation rates are slowly declining, the major central banks continue to signal caution with regard to [...]
An Evening Full of Inspiration: 1000FTAD Performs at the “Bosnian Kingdom”
Last weekend, we had the privilege of taking part in a very special evening: the “Bosnian Kingdom” event—a gathering of extraordinary figures from the worlds of politics, medicine, business, culture, and society. What followed were inspiring conversations, moving presentations, and moments that will linger in our memories for a long time to come. Encounters at the highest level We were particularly delighted by the personal exchanges we had with numerous guests and […]
Why the Smartest Family Offices Are Investing in 1000FTAD (and Not in Traditional Funds)
The Institutional Revolution in Currency Trading—and Why Traditional Diversification Is No Longer Enough The global wealth landscape is undergoing a transformation. Family offices are increasingly turning to alternative asset classes—yet at the same time, many are shunning so-called safe havens like gold or Bitcoin. The reason? They have realized that true diversification does not lie in the asset class, […]
