Low-latency trading systems

High-frequency trading software, engineered in microseconds

Market data feed handlers, order and execution management, strategy engines, pre-trade risk and backtesting for HFT firms, prop desks, brokers and crypto market makers, tuned from the network card to the order gateway.

Latency budget

Tick to trade in about 2.8 microseconds

Every stage of the path has a budget in nanoseconds. We measure each one, then tune the code, the kernel, the network and the hardware until the total fits. Typical software path, illustrative.

  1. Market data inMulticast feed from the exchange600 ns
  2. DecodeParse ITCH or SBE messages350 ns
  3. Book buildUpdate the order book250 ns
  4. StrategySignal and order decision900 ns
  5. Risk checkPre-trade limits300 ns
  6. Order outEncode and send to the exchange400 ns
What we build

The full trading stack, built for speed and control

Each component can be built on its own or as part of a complete platform.

Market data feed handlers

Multicast, kernel bypass and lock-free order books

Order and execution management

OMS and EMS with smart order routing

Strategy engines

Market making, arbitrage and statistical strategies

Pre-trade risk gateways

Limits, kill switches and fat-finger checks

Backtesting and research

Tick-level replay and simulation at scale

Co-location infrastructure

Tuned servers, networking and monitoring

Execution savings

What is a basis point of slippage worth to you?

Set daily trades, average order value and the slippage a faster, smarter execution path could save, to see the yearly saving. Figures are illustrative.

Amounts are converted at approximate rates. Your choice is remembered across pages.
Traded value per day
Saving per day
Saving per year

1 basis point = 0.01% of traded value. Actual savings depend on markets, strategies and fees.

Backtesting

Test the idea on years of ticks before risking capital

Tick-level replay with queue position, fees and latency modelled, run in parallel so research cycles take hours, not weeks. Sample equity curve against a benchmark, with drawdown shaded below.

Strategy return+16.2%
Benchmark+11.3%
Max drawdown−5.7%
See MLOps for research

Synthetic sample data for illustration only. Past performance does not predict future results.

  • Max order size and valueFat-finger protection
  • Position and exposure limitsPer symbol, desk and account
  • Price collarsReject orders far from the market
  • Message rate throttlesExchange limits respected
  • Kill switchCancel all and stop in one click
  • Self-trade preventionNo wash trades
Pre-trade risk

Fast enough to trade, safe enough to sleep

Every order passes risk checks in a few hundred nanoseconds before it reaches the exchange. Limits are set per account, desk and symbol, and the kill switch stops everything at once.

Connectivity

Speaking every exchange's language

Native binary feeds where speed matters, FIX where it is the standard, and nanosecond-accurate time for every message.

  • FIX 4.2 / 4.4 / 5.0Order entry and drop copies
  • ITCH and OUCHNasdaq-style binary feeds and orders
  • SBE and MDP 3.0CME-style binary encoding
  • NSE and BSECo-location and exchange APIs
  • Crypto exchange APIsWebSocket and REST, with FIX where offered
  • PTP clock syncNanosecond timestamps for audit
  • SEBIAlgo approval, audit trails and order tagging
  • SEC Rule 15c3-5Market access risk controls
  • MiFID IIAlgo testing, clock sync and records
  • Exchange rulesMessage limits and certification
Regulation

Audit trails and controls regulators expect

We build the order tagging, logs, clock sync, testing evidence and risk controls these rules call for. Approvals and filings are made by your firm.

See our security practices
Who we work with

Built for teams where microseconds are money

From prop desks to exchanges.

  • HFT and prop trading firms
  • Brokers and market access providers
  • Hedge funds and quant teams
  • Crypto exchanges and market makers
  • Exchanges and clearing venues
  • Quant research teams
Delivery

A low-latency rebuild in about 15 weeks

A typical project from latency audit to tuned co-location deployment.

W0W5W10W15
Discovery and latency audit
Architecture and hardware plan
Feed handlers and order book
OMS, risk and strategy hooks
Exchange certification and testing
Co-lo deployment and tuning
Results

What trading clients aim for

Typical improvement targets we plan against, not guarantees.

60%Tick-to-trade latencyreduced in a tuned rebuild
70%Jitter at the 99.9th percentilebrought down
80%Backtest run timecut with parallel replay
100%Manual risk checksreplaced by automated limits
Want to know where your microseconds go?

Start with a latency audit of your current trading path.

Request a latency audit
FAQ

Low-latency trading questions

Straight answers to what trading firms ask us most.

What is high-frequency trading software?

Software that receives market data, makes trading decisions and sends orders in microseconds or less. It includes feed handlers, an order book, strategy logic, pre-trade risk checks and order gateways, usually running in co-location next to the exchange.

Which languages do you use for low-latency systems?

Rust and C++ for the hot path, Go and Java for gateways and services, and Python for research and backtesting. The choice depends on your latency targets and your team.

How low can latency go?

Software tick-to-trade in the low single-digit microseconds is achievable with kernel bypass, tuned servers and careful code. FPGA paths go lower. We measure your current numbers first and set a realistic target.

Do you build pre-trade risk controls?

Yes. Order size and value limits, position and exposure limits, price collars, message throttles, self-trade prevention and kill switches, designed to meet exchange and regulator requirements.

Can you connect to Indian and global exchanges?

Yes. We work with NSE and BSE co-location and APIs, FIX-based brokers, binary feeds such as ITCH and SBE, and crypto exchange APIs.

Do you build backtesting platforms?

Yes. Tick-level replay with realistic queue position and fees, parallel runs across years of data, and reports your researchers can trust.

Do you help with SEBI algo approval or MiFID II?

We build the audit trails, order tagging, clock synchronisation and testing evidence these rules ask for. The approval itself is applied for by your firm with the exchange or regulator.

Do you provide trading strategies?

No. We build and tune the systems; strategies and trading decisions remain yours.

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