Volatile markets, concrete infrastructure: Inside Exness’ approach to real-time execution

How does Exness leverage powerful innovative technology to offer traders the most stable spreads and fast execution even when markets are turbulent?

There are very few things in life that are an absolute certainty. That list becomes even smaller when we’re talking about trading. Reports, announcements, corporate news, and, above all, geopolitical changes and instability can significantly affect volatility.

We saw markets react more than once to merely the potential of new tariffs or the threat of retaliatory measures by the affected countries.

To further complicate matters, not all volatility is created equal. In certain circumstances, like tariffs, for example, you may be presented with beneficial conditions if your broker offers you the right tools and conditions.

Low and stable spreads are always valuable, especially during volatility, but the one condition that is critical is fast execution. Why? When asset prices are moving rapidly, a millisecond delay can significantly impact your trade or position. Exness’ unique combination of technology and liquidity ensures that their clients experience fast execution even during high-impact news¹.

Execution quality matters more than ever in 2025

Right now, the news is the primary driver of volatility. You shouldn’t only look at traditional news outlets, though, when a single post on X (formerly Twitter) or Threads can cause a significant shift in investor sentiment.

According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), there are 4.8 billion social media users (which equates to almost 60 percent of the global population). The study continues by saying that, “information spreading on social media platforms influences investor trading choices and may amplify short-term financial market movements.”

This amplification is further increased by the popularity of algorithmic trading, which is prone to triggering chain reactions when predefined price levels are reached. Being able to get execution that is as immediate as possible can be empowering during these types of market conditions.

In fact, you shouldn’t just consider high-quality execution a perk or nice benefit; it should be one of the deciding factors when choosing your broker. Potential and risk increase when markets are volatile, and so does the pressure, which can be significantly alleviated by the knowledge that you have access to cutting-edge execution and pricing.

Fast and precise execution*, and smart pricing

To achieve market-beating pricing and execution, Exness employs a proprietary system that works to deliver high precision when processing orders. This technology enables fast execution even during periods of extreme market volatility. The broker’s infrastructure doesn’t rely on third-party systems and is designed to maintain pricing stability across a wide range of market conditions.

In fact, spreads are four times more stable than top industry players after high-impact news, giving traders greater confidence in how their trades are executed.

There is more proprietary technology being used, including automated processes that ensure Exness can offer its clients the lowest possible transaction costs for both short-term strategies and larger volumes of trades.

Stability in the storm: Real examples

The most recent event to cause volatility is the ongoing tariff saga. On 9 April, the US Administration brought higher “reciprocal” tariffs into effect. Anticipating the tariffs, the S&P 500 fell 19 percent from its February all-time highs the day before they were enacted.

In the same month, the CBOE’s Volatility Index (VIX) skyrocketed to 52.33, up from the low of 17.15 on 25 March. In 2010, most leading US indices tumbled, only to recover just a few hours later. Although extremely brief, this event resulted in an unprecedented $1 trillion in lost market value. 

During such periods of heightened uncertainty, Exness consistently maintains tight spreads² and lower trading costs across key instruments. This resilience isn’t the result of reacting after the fact; it’s built into the system. Exness’ proprietary technology anticipates volatility and adapts in real time, helping traders stay in control and execute their strategies confidently, even when markets move fast.

Execution is part of a broader ecosystem

Exness offers much more than its extremely valuable advanced execution and pricing model. It also enables instant withdrawals, with 98 percent of requests being processed automatically³, due to its large capital reserves. It also provides better-than-market conditions, meaning not just better than competitors, but better than the conditions generally found on live markets.

All of this is bolstered and strengthened by its leading infrastructure stability and reliable execution. The fact that the multi-asset broker currently counts one million active traders and is constantly growing should come as no surprise.

¹ Delays and slippage may occur. No guarantee of execution speed or precision is provided.

² At Exness, over 98 percent of withdrawals are processed automatically. Processing times may vary depending on the chosen payment method.

³ Tightest spread claims refer to the maximum spreads on XAUUSD for the first two seconds following high-impact news. This comparison is made between the Exness Pro account and commission-free accounts of several competitors – all excluding agent commission – from 1 January to 23 August 2024.