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Pursuit of speed has propelled Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to the forefront of trading technology. Why are these chips so valued? It’s their ability to create customized hardware circuits that are adaptable, reprogrammable, and built to accelerate calculations exactly as needed.

Financial markets operate at high speed, with trading systems capable of executing hundreds of thousands of trades per second. Leading this fast-paced environment is a select group of companies at the forefront of  High-Frequency Trading. These firms play a critical role in modern market infrastructure, shaping how markets function and facilitating liquidity across thousands of daily transactions.

Milliseconds can make or break a trade in today’s markets. While human intuition has its place, computers now execute millions of transactions daily, leveraging precision and speed that exceed human capabilities by orders of magnitude. Understanding algorithmic trading strategies is essential for anyone hoping to thrive in our data-driven financial landscape.

We’re excited to announce that Magmio will be attending Deutsche Börse’s Open Day 2025, taking place on 18 September 2025 at The Cube in Eschborn.

An ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) is a custom-designed integrated circuit tailor-made for a specific purpose or application, unlike general-purpose chips. ASICs power many devices you use daily, offering superior performance for their intended tasks while operating with remarkable efficiency.

The largest market makers in the world operate as the unseen engines of global finance, facilitating trillions of dollars in daily trades across stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives. These financial firms ensure buyers find sellers and sellers find buyers. Ready to discover who these titans are and how they shape the markets you trade in?