How Webull evolved into a force in mobile-first digital brokerage

Webull Financial was incorporated in Delaware in May 2017 and entered the US brokerage market with a mobile-first trading platform.

How Webull developed

It became a registered broker-dealer in 2018 and expanded from equities into options, retirement accounts and other investment products while entering additional international markets. Its parent later became publicly traded under the Webull name.

Webull in 2026

By 2026, Webull operated digital brokerage services built around mobile and desktop trading tools for self-directed investors.

Webull emerged during a period when app-based brokers forced traditional firms to rethink commissions, user experience and the amount of market data offered to retail traders.

Information was checked against public company material, regulatory filings and reputable independent reporting where available, using sources accessible on 18 September 2026.