QFEX
The first 24/7 exchange for US equities, commodities and FX

QFEX is a hybrid perpetual futures exchange that enables high-leverage, high-frequency trading on traditional financial assets like US equities, commodities, and FX. It operates 24/7 using a Centralized Limit Order Book with microsecond-level latency, fiat and crypto payment rails, and anti-HFT protections. The platform aims to replace traditional exchange, clearing, and brokerage infrastructure for institutional and confident retail investors alike.
QFEX operates a Centralized Limit Order Book with external market makers, offering microsecond-level latency and direct trading on perpetual futures tied to traditional assets around the clock.
Confident investors, hedge funds, family offices, and global banks seeking 24/7 access to traditional financial assets
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- unknown
Founders
- Annanay Kapila
- Joshua Wharton
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