FT Surges 8.44% on $330M Volume Climbs to 355th Market Activity Rank Amid Liquidity-Driven Shifts

On September 16, 2025, FT (FIGR) closed with an 8.44% increase, driven by a trading volume of $330 million, ranking it 355th in market activity. The surge followed renewed investor focus on liquidity-driven strategies amid evolving market dynamics.

Recent developments highlighted a strategic shift in capital flows toward mid-cap securities with favorable risk-adjusted return profiles. Analysts noted that FT’s performance aligned with broader trends in institutional portfolios rebalancing toward high-liquidity assets. However, macroeconomic indicators showed mixed signals, with inflation data and interest rate expectations creating a volatile backdrop for equities.

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