Architect
Architect is an institutional-grade trading technology company that provides advanced infrastructure for global futures, options, and digital asset markets. The firm delivers comprehensive trading and portfolio management software designed for institutions, hedge funds, and professional investors operating across both traditional and digital asset markets. Architect bridges the gap between traditional finance and Web3 trading ecosystems, offering a unified platform that combines algorithmic execution, advanced market visualization, discretionary trading, and integrated risk management tools. Its flagship technology is powered by proprietary low-latency data normalization and multi-exchange connectivity, enabling seamless, high-performance access to global markets and real-time liquidity.
ABOUT ARCHITECT
Architect is a next-generation trading technology company that bridges centralized and decentralized digital asset markets, empowering institutions to trade seamlessly across both ecosystems.
The firm delivers a secure, customizable, and institutional-grade trading infrastructure, integrating with qualified crypto custodians and self-hosted wallets to ensure both compliance and flexibility.
Headquartered in Chicago, Architect operates at the intersection of regulated finance and digital innovation, specializing in derivatives brokerage and algorithmic trading systems.
Backed by leading venture capital and crypto investors, the company aims to redefine institutional access to global markets through advanced, interoperable technology solutions.
ARCHITECT PRODUCTS
Brokerage Platform – Architect offers a U.S.-regulated brokerage infrastructure for futures, options, and event contracts, connecting institutional investors to CFTC-regulated derivatives markets.
AX Platform – A first-of-its-kind trading solution introducing perpetual futures on traditional assets, including FX, interest rates, and metals. The AX Platform reduces cost, friction, and operational complexity, enabling efficient derivatives trading across asset classes.
OEMs / Institutional Infrastructure – Architect delivers a cross-asset trading technology stack designed for institutions. Features include low-latency order execution, algorithmic order types, multi-venue connectivity, multi-cloud region support, robust APIs and SDKs, and advanced execution analytics for optimized performance.
Post-Trade Solutions – Architect’s end-to-end post-trade infrastructure supports both digital and traditional assets, offering real-time P&L tracking, position monitoring, post-trade reconciliation, risk management, and transaction cost analysis (TCA).