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Trader TV: Record Volumes & New Venues Reshape US Equities Landscape
Trader TV: Record Volumes & New Venues Reshape US Equities Landscape
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US equity markets hit unprecedented trading volumes as alternative venues disrupt traditional exchanges.
Market Infrastructure Shakeup
New trading platforms are capturing significant market share from legacy exchanges, forcing institutional players to adapt their execution strategies. The fragmentation creates both opportunities and complexity for algo traders navigating multiple liquidity pools.
Volume Surge Drivers
Retail participation continues driving record activity while institutional block trading migrates to dark pools and wholesale platforms. Market makers report tightening spreads despite the volume explosion—though someone's definitely paying for all that infrastructure.
Regulatory arbitrage never looked so profitable.
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