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CFTC Probes $15.2 M Futures Gains After Trump Post

5/20/2026

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  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) opened a probe into futures trades that followed President Donald Trump's March 23 post.
  • The probe examines March 23 trades by Qube Research & Technology, Totsa and Forza Fund Ltd, which together earned about $15.2 million.
  • Qube’s chief operating officer said the firm’s decisions were not influenced by the political comments.
  • Totsa said it was unaware of the CFTC investigation and that it complies with market regulations.