US stock market daily trading volume surpasses $1 trillion in January

US stock market liquidity hit a record high, with daily stock trading volume exceeding $1 trillion in January, making high trading volume the new normal. This surge marks a significant jump compared to the same period last year. Compiled data shows that daily trading volume reached a record $1.03 trillion in January, an increase of approximately 50% compared to the same period in 2025. Daily share volume reached approximately 19 billion shares, the second highest on record. As US stocks hover near historical highs, trading activity from both retail and institutional investors has increased. However, amid concerns about high valuations, the continued influx of funds also exposes participants to higher risks. Analyst Jackson Gutenplan stated that trading by retail investors, market makers, quantitative trading firms, and hedge funds is all increasing, and the adoption of automated trading is unprecedented. Data shows that in the past 13 months, the average daily share volume has exceeded 15 billion shares each month, a situation that has only occurred three times before 2025. (Jinshi)