Brokers Quick Guide to Liquidity in 2026

The theme for the 2026 financial landscape is transition. In the financial markets, liquidity is the pulse of market stability and 2026 projections indicate a change in market liquidity. For brokers, reliable liquidity gives you the competitive edge. This becomes even more critical in an increasingly fragmented and competitive global market.

Changing Liquidity Standards

Citibank insights suggest that liquidity will remain a “subtle support” for the markets in 2026. However, the sources of liquidity are changing. The era of massive central bank injections is probably over. Increasingly, market health depends on private sector investments and corporate balance sheets.

For brokers, this can translate into heightened price sensitivity and more frequent price gaps. A more proactive approach to risk mitigation and order execution may become increasingly important.

As market moves accelerate, brokers may see higher client activity and greater sensitivity to execution quality. Infrastructure that supports tighter pricing and reliable depth becomes more important. Consistent liquidity can help strengthen trust and keep traders engaged through 2026 and beyond.

Which Markets to Focus On?

On average, the BRICS economies are projected to see real GDP growth of 3.7% in 2026, compared to 1.1% for the G7.

The BRICS nations are home to half the world’s population and are rising economic powers. Unlike Western countries, they are growing fast due to high investment, rising trade, and young populations. As this group evolves, it is gaining a more global influence.

In short, the frontier markets are poised to become more attractive in 2026. While liquidity in frontier currencies remains complex, it is set to become more accessible. As ESCA Finance says, liquidity will be “corridor by corridor.” 

What brokers must know is that although traders will look for opportunities beyond the G7, the frontier markets come with unique risks:

• Longer and more volatile settlement windows.
• Capital controls that are susceptible to change overnight in emerging nations.
• Markets may gap unexpectedly on local holidays and during political events.

Which Sectors is Money Moving Into?

Given the persisting uncertainties worldwide, traders are likely to prioritise resilient sectors over growth industries. JP Morgan forecasts trading focus in 2026 to be on:

Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Long-term capital is being locked into green transitions to support global net-zero ambitions and to bring global warming below 1.5°C per year.

AI-Integrated Services

Investors are increasingly looking for AI ROI. Money is set to move beyond chipmakers to companies actually demonstrating AI effectiveness to boost margins.

Healthcare Innovation

Globally aging demographics and rising demand for biomedicine are driving capital into the sector.

Defensive Value

High-dividend stocks may regain popularity as a hedge against uncertainty.

Brokerages can support clients by highlighting emerging investment themes, while ensuring the infrastructure needed to aim for strong fill rates, reduced slippage, and high uptime.

Preparing Your Brokerage for 2026: A Checklist

• Diversify: Think beyond major forex pairs and include frontier currencies. 
• Educate: Guide your traders about sector shifts and risk factors to help them trade more effectively.
• Monitor: Keep a close eye on central bank stealth liquidity pullbacks. Partner with a globally trusted liquidity provider to navigate liquidity thinning.
• Upgrade: Ensure your LP connections are low-latency and multi-source. A liquidity provider with distributed data centres is a must-have.
• Adapt: Be ready for the subtle market support to shift into high volatility.

For 2026, brokerages may look for liquidity solutions that can support demand shifts across asset classes, help reduce execution friction during volatility, and provide resilience during fragmented market conditions. This is where an institutional-grade liquidity partner can make a meaningful difference. X Open Hub supports brokers with multi-asset liquidity across more than 5,000 instruments, along with fast pricing feeds and execution infrastructure designed to support consistent execution quality. Cross-connected setups and rich tick data can help brokers monitor execution outcomes more effectively.

2026 will be a year of transition in the markets and in traders’ approach. This will test every broker’s capacity to make the right trading conditions available to their traders. X Open Hub has been supporting broker success for over 15 years. Speak to our team today.