STARTRADER Introduces Pre‑IPO CFD Products for OpenAI and Anthropic
STARTRADER, a global multi‑asset broker, issued a press release on 30 June 2026 announcing the launch of two new contracts‑for‑difference (CFD) instruments that give traders exposure to two leading artificial‑intelligence firms before their anticipated public listings. The products, named OPENAIUSD (covering OpenAI) and ANTHUSD (covering Anthropic), became available for trading on 29 June 2026.
The CFDs are offered with 5× leverage and allow round‑the‑clock trading, seven days a week, enabling both retail and institutional participants to take positions on the AI companies during the pre‑IPO window. STARTRADER highlighted that client demand for early access to high‑profile AI technology companies has been accelerating, and the broker aims to bridge the gap between private‑company valuations and public‑market opportunities.
STARTRADER operates under regulation in five jurisdictions – the CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC – and provides market access through platforms such as MetaTrader, STAR‑APP, and STAR‑COPY. By listing both products simultaneously, STARTRADER positions itself among the first brokers to offer retail and institutional traders a direct route to express market views on OpenAI and Anthropic before shares are listed on traditional exchanges.
In a statement, Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER, said: “AI is shaping the next generation of global industries, and traders want the ability to access these opportunities early. Listing OpenAI and Anthropic as pre‑IPO products allows our clients to take a position on two of the most significant companies in this space on their own timeline.”
The launch expands STARTRADER’s pre‑IPO and thematic CFD catalogue, reinforcing its commitment to delivering timely access to companies and sectors that are shaping global markets.