German Oil and Gas Traders May Turn to Brent and WTI CFDs Instead of Futures as Geopolitical Volatility Intensifies

A comprehensive report by Mitrade Group titled "Why CFDs Are Gaining Ground Among German Oil & Gas Traders in 2025: Brent, WTI, and Geopolitics" provides new perspective on critical global developments from late 2024 through mid-2025. Covering escalating geopolitical conflicts, energy sanctions, and supply chain disruptions, it suggests that German energy traders may be increasingly turning to Contracts for Difference (CFDs) as markets face unprecedented volatility.

Minister Robert Habeck projects 0% GDP growth in 2025—potentially marking three consecutive years of stagnation. Euronews also reports a 6.4% unemployment rate, the highest level in ten years. These challenges may be amplifying trader interest in alternative instruments.

Conventional energy trading often relies on futures contracts, which are typically built for institutional traders due to their standardised size and structure,” said Kevin Lai, Vice President of Mitrade Group. “Futures can limit flexibility for retail traders who want to take smaller positions. Even when micro contracts are available, they usually come with higher commissions. CFDs provide a more accessible alternative with adjustable position sizing. Unlike futures, where margin requirements can change daily and rise sharply during periods of volatility, our margin levels remain consistent, adhering to the regulatory threshold. This can help traders stay in control, even when markets are moving quickly.

A CFD broker regulated by CySEC and listed on BaFin’s website, Mitrade EU Ltd was recently named "Most Reliable Broker Europe" by World Business Outlook. The platform aims to empower responsible, informed trading for analytical traders through localised German support and real-time intelligence.

About Mitrade

Mitrade EU Ltd is an award-winning CFD trading platform licensed by CySEC (CIF438/23), and part of a group of entities that are regulated by ASIC, CIMA, and FSC. The brand democratises global market access, connecting 5M+ traders to CFDs on indices, forex, commodities, ETFs, and shares. Powered by AI-driven technology,

Mitrade offers microsecond execution, tight spreads, advanced risk mitigation, and multi-device compatibility, ensuring an intuitive trading experience tailored to investors. CFDs are complex instruments and entail a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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