The phrase "to lead the traders" means to be in charge or to guide a group of people who engage in buying and selling goods or services. Full definition
Leading traders keep public track of their trading results. (kryptomoney.com)
Following a trader will require daily subscription fee, and followers will provide leading traders with nice passive income. (kryptomoney.com)
The world anxiously anticipates the United States» proposed ivory rule and remaining details of the ivory trade ban, particularly because the world's leading trader in illegal ivory, China, is apparently awaiting U.S. action before banning its own ivory trade. (eia-global.org)