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eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ETOR) reported first-quarter net income of $82 million, a 37 percent increase year-over-year, as a surge in commodities trading demonstrated the strength of its multi-asset platform. Net contribution for the quarter ended March 31 was $258 million, up 19 percent from the prior year.
"I'm incredibly proud of the eToro team for delivering our strongest quarterly financial results as a public company, while continuing to accelerate product innovation," Yoni Assia, CEO and Co-Founder of eToro, said in a statement. "The acquisition of Zengo, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet provider, meaningfully advances our strategy of bridging traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure."
The trading and investing platform's results were supported by strong user growth and engagement. Funded accounts rose 12 percent year-over-year to 4.02 million, while assets under administration grew 15 percent to $17.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 35 percent to $109 million for the quarter.
The strong performance highlights the success of eToro's diversified business model, with the company benefiting from a nearly fourfold year-over-year increase in commodities trading volumes. Looking ahead, the company plans to deepen its investment in on-chain technologies and expand its suite of AI-driven tools to reshape how retail investors engage with markets.
While known for its crypto offerings, eToro's first-quarter strength was primarily driven by traditional assets. According to CFO Meron Shani, the results were "supported by a surge in commodities trading," which accounted for approximately 60 percent of trading commissions in the quarter. This helped offset mixed results in its crypto segment.
April key performance indicators showed continued growth in assets, with AUA reaching $18.7 billion, up 19 percent year-over-year. However, crypto activity showed signs of cooling, with the total number of crypto trades in April falling 32 percent from the previous year, and the invested amount per trade decreasing 22 percent to $207.
eToro accelerated its product development in the quarter, launching several new initiatives focused on artificial intelligence and crypto infrastructure. The company introduced AI-powered "Agent Portfolios" and expanded its partnership with xAI to integrate real-time market sentiment into its AI assistant, Tori.
The acquisition of Zengo, which closed on April 30, is a cornerstone of its strategy to integrate traditional finance with the crypto-native economy. This move enhances its digital asset capabilities with secure, self-custodial wallet technology. The company also activated its BitLicense and Money Transmitter License to launch crypto trading for users in New York, further expanding its U.S. footprint.
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