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Jane Street posts record 16.1 billion trading haul as AI bets pay off big

Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
Jane Street posts record 16.1 billion trading haul as AI bets pay off big

Volatility helped, but AI stake gains supercharged results

Jane Street reportedly set a first-quarter record with $16.1 billion in trading revenue, as market volatility and gains from AI-related holdings boosted performance. Profits more than doubled to $10.3 billion, reinforcing its dominance in high-frequency trading. Medium-frequency strategies and investments tied to AI firms such as Anthropic and CoreWeave were key drivers, sources say.

  • Jane Street hit a record $16.1 billion in first-quarter trading revenue
  • Profits more than doubled to $10.3 billion
  • AI stake gains and market volatility boosted returns
  • Medium-frequency strategies and AI investments amplified results
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