Direct Market Access (DMA) & ECN Suite • Spotware Systems Ltd
Spotware cTrader ECN & Open API Execution Suite
Purpose-built institutional ECN and Direct Market Access (DMA) platform offering transparent Level II order-book depth, VWAP execution, server-side C# cBots, and native FIX 4.4 credentials for every retail and professional sub-account.
Coverage: Stock brokers, investment platforms and wealth managers
- Platform family
- CTRADER
- Supporting brokers
- 12
- Tier-1 licences
- 0
- Latency benchmark
- 0.5ms
Platform Architecture & Execution Specification Matrix (cTrader)
Server co-location topology, statutory license model, order execution architecture, and cryptographic transport security audit status.
| Architecture Parameter | Verified Institutional Specification | Operational & Compliance Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Server Co-Location & Equinix Topology | Equinix LD5 (London/Slough), NY4 (New York), SG1 (Singapore) | Primary institutional access & matching server data centers |
| Platform License & Deployment Model | Institutional PaaS Cloud & Regulated Broker Environment | Statutory & commercial server licensing structure |
| Order Execution & Routing Architecture | True Non-Dealing Desk (NDD) / ECN • Full Level II VWAP Book (cTrader Algo C#) | Order matching, liquidity bridge & position accounting mode |
| Transport Cipher & Security Audit Status | ISO/IEC 27001 Aligned Cloud Security, TLS 1.3, OAuth 2.0 Open API Scopes | Cryptographic session encryption, key exchange & audit posture |
| Wire Protocol & Institutional API Support | cTrader Open API 2.0 (Protobuf over TLS) + Native FIX 4.4 Trade/Quote Sessions | Programmatic order routing, FIX sessions & streaming market data |
| Supported Client OS & Terminal Runtimes | Windows Desktop, macOS Native, cTrader Web, iOS, Android, cTrader Copy | Verified desktop, web HTML5, and mobile execution environments |
| Co-Located Wire-to-Wire Latency Profile | 0.5ms – 1.8ms Equinix LD5 Cross-Connect | Benchmark round-trip execution from co-located VPS/cross-connect |
| Supported Order Types & Execution Policies | Market (with Slippage Cap), Limit, Stop, Stop-Limit, Server-Side OCO & Tiered TP/SL | Time-in-force flags and server-side protection orders |
| Algorithmic & Quantitative Runtime | cTrader Algo (.NET 6 C# Runtime) + Cloud cBot Execution & Open API gRPC/Protobuf | Automated strategy execution & backtesting engine |
| Disaster Recovery & High-Availability SLA | Spotware Managed Multi-AZ Equinix Proxy Grid with Zero-Downtime Rolling Upgrades | Trade repository replication & access node failover guarantee |
Authorized Brokers & Exchanges Supporting cTrader
12 verified institutions supporting Spotware cTrader ECN & Open API Execution Suite or compatible execution infrastructure. Click any institution dossier or platform breakdown to verify server connectivity and regulatory licences.
| Broker / Institution | Primary Licences & Regulators | Declared Execution Platforms | 5D Score | Dossier & Platform Audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TradeZero TradeZero International | SCBNot suppliedIIROCNot suppliedU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)8-69736+1 more | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 5.0 | |
| IB Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited | IIROCNot suppliedFinancial Conduct Authority208159ASIC453554+2 more | MT4, MT5 | 8.0 | |
| XNT LTD | Financial Conduct Authority789421CYSEC165/12MFSAC 52182 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 6.0 | |
| Yuanta Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd | SFCAXQ690SFCABS015 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 6.0 | |
| U Trade UOB Kay Hian | SFCAHY424SFCAAW261 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 5.0 | |
| FUTU Futu Holding Limited | SFCAZT137 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 7.7 | |
| Angel One | SEBIINZ000161534 | Angel One: Stocks, Mutual Fund | 7.0 | |
| DA Internationa (DA International Financial Service Ltd) | SFCAXH777 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 7.0 | |
| Fidelity | FINRA288590 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 7.0 | |
| Freetrade Freetrade Limited | Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA)783189 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 7.0 | |
| Kotak Securities | SEBIINZ000200137 | Kotak Neo: Stock, FnO, IPO, MF | 7.0 | |
| Success Success Finance Group | SFCAEZ190 | cTrader / Proprietary WebTrader | 7.0 |
cTrader Server Infrastructure & Due Diligence FAQ
Key institutional answers on server co-location, transport encryption, algorithmic execution, and broker verification.
Where are cTrader trading servers co-located and what is the typical execution latency?
Spotware cTrader ECN & Open API Execution Suite deploys primary access and trade servers across Equinix LD5 (London/Slough), NY4 (New York), SG1 (Singapore). Co-located liquidity bridges and institutional cross-connects achieve a typical round-trip latency of 0.5ms – 1.8ms Equinix LD5 Cross-Connect under True Non-Dealing Desk (NDD) / ECN • Full Level II VWAP Book (cTrader Algo C#).
How is client-to-server traffic encrypted and audited on cTrader?
cTrader enforces ISO/IEC 27001 Aligned Cloud Security, TLS 1.3, OAuth 2.0 Open API Scopes. Disaster recovery and high availability are governed by Spotware Managed Multi-AZ Equinix Proxy Grid with Zero-Downtime Rolling Upgrades.
Which regulated brokers and exchanges support cTrader on ETFYield Lab?
ETFYield Lab tracks 12 institutions supporting cTrader (12 with active regulated/registered standing and 0 Tier-1 prudential licence filings), including TradeZero, IB, XNT LTD, Yuanta, U Trade.
Does cTrader support algorithmic trading, FIX API, and multi-OS client runtimes?
Yes. cTrader supports cTrader Algo (.NET 6 C# Runtime) + Cloud cBot Execution & Open API gRPC/Protobuf alongside cTrader Open API 2.0 (Protobuf over TLS) + Native FIX 4.4 Trade/Quote Sessions. Supported client operating systems include Windows Desktop, macOS Native, cTrader Web, iOS, Android, cTrader Copy.
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Platform architecture specifications, Equinix server cluster locations, and broker software links for Spotware cTrader ECN & Open API Execution Suite are maintained for institutional due diligence. Always verify live server IP endpoints, build signatures, and your contracting entity’s regulatory licence directly before funding an account.