Is Lightspeed Trading safe to use?

Yes, Lightspeed Trading is a regulated financial service.

Stock Trading Series C+

Lightspeed Trading

Q: What are the main features of Lightspeed Trading?

Direct market access with sub-millisecond execution, Programmable hotkeys and custom order macros, Proprietary LSPT smart order routing algorithm, Level II streaming quotes and market depth, Volume-tiered commission pricing from $0.0010/share

Q: What are the pros of using Lightspeed Trading?

Ultra-fast order execution speed, Highly customizable trading platforms, Exceptional SIPC excess insurance coverage, Deep dark pool routing options

Q: What are the cons of Lightspeed Trading?

High minimum account balance required, Steep learning curve for beginners, Expensive for low-volume casual traders

Institutional-Grade Speed for Professional Active Day Traders

Available in 8 countries Last verified: Mar 2026

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Founded

2006

Total Funding

$57.5M

Employees

50-100

🏢 Company Overview

Headquarters

Morristown, New Jersey, USA

CEO

Farid Naib

Founder

Stephen Ehrlich

Funding Stage

Series C+

Total Funding

$57.5M

Pricing

Paid

Rating

★ 4.0

AML Compliant Broker License SIPC coverage up to $500,000 plus excess SIPC via Lloyd's of London totaling $25.5M per account

ℹ️ About Lightspeed Trading

Lightspeed Trading is a professional-grade electronic brokerage platform built for active and high-volume day traders seeking ultra-fast direct market access execution.