Meta Stock Slides 20 Percent in Trading Volume Ranking Sixth Amid Antitrust Trial

On April 14, 2025, Meta's trading volume reached $75.78 billion, marking a 20.46% decrease from the previous day, placing it sixth in the day's stock market rankings. Meta's stock price fell by 2.22%, marking the third consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 9.27% over the past three days.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a historic antitrust trial, facing questions about his intentions behind acquiring Instagram. The trial, which is expected to last nearly two months, will focus on whether Meta has maintained a monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, two startups that have since grown into social media powerhouses.

Zuckerberg defended his company's actions, stating that Meta has plenty of competition and has made improvements to the startups it acquired. He also insisted that Instagram was not neglected after its acquisition, despite initial concerns about its rapid growth. The trial will be a significant test of the Federal Trade Commission's ability to challenge Big Tech, with the potential to force Meta to break off Instagram and WhatsApp.

The FTC argues that Meta has maintained a monopoly by pursuing Zuckerberg's strategy of acquiring potential rivals rather than competing with them. The trial will also focus on whether Meta's policies have made it difficult for smaller rivals to enter the market and neutralize perceived competitive threats. Meta, however, maintains that the FTC's lawsuit defies reality and that its acquisitions have been beneficial to consumers.