Summary: OANDA launches 2026 welcome bonus and core spreads

Why It Matters: The company is using a new cash bonus and a "zero-pip" pricing model to attract new traders at the start of the year.

What Changed:

• Added a new "First Place USA" welcome bonus for new clients that includes a cash reward and a chance to win a racing hospitality package.
• Introduced a "Core spread plus commission" pricing plan featuring spreads starting from 0.0 pips.
• Updated the homepage hero section to focus on being "America’s first place broker" based on a 2024 award.
• Simplified the legal disclaimer text regarding virtual currency trading and Paxos.