Institutional trading technology provider OptimX has executed its first live US equity trades on its bilateral liquidity network, in a bid to streamline trader workflows.
The network is expected to remove disruptions to existing strategies or infrastructure while simultaneously helping institutional traders to direct flow with control and transparency, as well as connect with liquidity providers directly at the source and prioritise relationships.
The provider has said that the trades reflect an increasing demand for integrated broker-aligned workflows across the industry and is designed to provide both brokers and clients with fast setup without routing risk.
“This is a pivotal moment for OptimX,” said David Barnett, founder and chief executive of OptimX.
“Our first live trades prove that you can modernise equity trading without disrupting what works. We’re not here to replace existing channels. We’re here to reconnect the ones that matter, in a way that works for both sides of the trade.”
The provider has also said that the launch of US trading is set to pave the way for further bilateral equity growth and coverage expansion spanning key institutional counterparties.
“With US trading now live, we’re focused on scaling our network and deepening relationships with counterparties who share our vision for a more connected market,” Barnett told The TRADE.
The successful completion of the trades follows a marked push for growth in the liquidity market by OptimX in recent months. In January 2025, the firm announced a new integration with State Street’s order and execution platform, Charles River, to allow OptimX to provide greater bilateral liquidity directly to the institutional buy-side directly via their systems, offering an alternative to going out into the lit markets.
Similarly, in February 2025, BTIG and OptimX Markets unveiled a new partnership which will see the firm deliver BTIG’s offering direct to institutional buy-side desks.