Custom Trading Platforms

We design and develop high-performance, secure, and compliant custom trading platforms for various asset classes including equities, forex, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives, tailored to the specific needs of brokers, exchanges, and financial institutions.

Order Execution Speed
<1ms
Class Support
Multi-Asset
Capable Architecture
HighFrequency
Reporting Ready
Regulatory
  • Real-Time Market Data Feeds. Integrate with multiple exchange data feeds and liquidity providers for accurate, low-latency market data.
  • Advanced Charting & Technical Analysis Tools. Embed sophisticated charting libraries and a wide range of technical indicators for in-depth market analysis.
  • Order Management System (OMS). Develop a robust OMS for various order types (market, limit, stop), order routing, and execution management.
  • Risk Management & Compliance Modules. Implement pre-trade risk checks, margin calculations, position limits, and tools for regulatory compliance (e.g., MiFID II).
  • Algorithmic Trading & API Access. Support for algorithmic trading strategies, FIX API connectivity, and client-facing APIs for automated trading.

Our Approach - Building Your Edge in Financial Markets

We combine deep financial market understanding with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-performance trading solutions.

  • Low-Latency Architecture Design. Focus on high-throughput, low-latency system design to ensure fast order processing and market data dissemination.
  • Security & Resilience. Implement stringent security measures to protect funds, data, and system integrity, with built-in redundancy and disaster recovery.
  • Connectivity & Liquidity Integration. Establish reliable connections with exchanges, brokers, liquidity providers, and market data vendors.
  • User Experience (UX) for Traders. Design intuitive and customizable interfaces that provide traders with the information and tools they need effectively.

Core Capabilities - Core Capabilities of Our Trading Platforms

Our platforms are engineered for performance, security, and compliance, catering to diverse trading needs.

  • Multi-Asset Support. Trade equities, options, futures, forex, cryptocurrencies, and other asset classes on a single platform.
  • FIX Protocol & API Connectivity. Provide industry-standard FIX API for institutional clients and REST/WebSocket APIs for retail or automated trading.
  • Backtesting & Strategy Development. Incorporate tools for backtesting trading strategies against historical market data.
  • Mobile Trading Applications. Develop responsive web interfaces and native mobile apps (iOS/Android) for trading on the go.
  • Matching Engine Development. For exchanges or dark pools, we can develop custom, high-performance matching engines.
  • Post-Trade Processing & Reporting. Integrate with clearing, settlement systems, and provide comprehensive trade reporting and analytics.

Hotfix developed a sophisticated multi-asset trading platform for us that has exceeded all our expectations in terms of performance, stability, and features. Their team's knowledge of financial markets and trading technology is exceptional.

AlphaTradeX Capital

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  • Johannesburg
    114 Summerplace, Summerfields Estate
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    6 Pinkie Pool Road
    Meer en See, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa