U.K. Brokerages Put Limits on Trading

The video discusses the growth of retail trading in the UK, highlighting how UK brokerages are struggling to keep up with the increasing number of retail traders. It mentions specific actions taken by brokerages like Trading 2121 and IG Group to manage risks, such as placing limits on penny stocks and suspending leveraged trading. The video also touches on the growing spending in the UK related to trading and the potential risks this poses, drawing parallels with the US GameStop situation.

In what ways is spending on credit cards by UK brokerages indicative of market trends?

What similarities exist between the situations in the US and the UK regarding retail trading?