The Nanosecond Race: How Latency Dominates High-Frequency Trading
High-frequency trading has turned financial markets into a battlefield measured in microseconds. Firms now compete on technological infrastructure more than market insight, with latency reduction becoming the ultimate competitive edge.
The difference between profit and loss often comes down to a single millisecond. For major trading firms, such delays can translate to eight-figure annual losses. This relentless pursuit of speed has reshaped market dynamics, privileging those with the fastest execution times.