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AlgoQuant Asset Management Taps Liquid Mercury for Digital Asset Trading Infrastructure
Summary
The quantitative investment manager will deploy Liquid Mercury's institutional-grade platform to enhance its execution capabilities and scale its multi-strategy approach in global crypto markets.
AlgoQuant Asset Management, an investment firm focused on quantitative strategies, has selected Liquid Mercury to provide its core trading technology and infrastructure for digital assets, the companies announced on Monday. The partnership aims to scale AlgoQuant's multi-strategy platform and improve its trade execution across global cryptocurrency markets.
Enhancing Institutional Capabilities
The engagement provides AlgoQuant with access to Liquid Mercury's institutional-grade trading platform, designed to support sophisticated, high-volume operations. This includes access to deep liquidity pools, advanced order execution capabilities, and professional tools for managing complex digital asset portfolios on a 24/7 basis.
“Liquid Mercury has been an excellent technology partner for AlgoQuant Asset Management,” said Alexander Goncharov, President of AlgoQuant. He highlighted the platform's ability to deliver the “speed, reliability, and precision required in today’s digital asset markets while integrating seamlessly with our proprietary systems and workflows.”
A Need for Customized Solutions
The move reflects a broader trend of institutional asset managers seeking specialized and adaptable technology to navigate the complexities of crypto markets. Off-the-shelf solutions often fall short for firms running proprietary quantitative models that require specific infrastructure.
Ad“AlgoQuant came to us with very specific infrastructure requirements that are unique to their sophisticated quantitative strategies,” stated Liquid Mercury CEO Tony Saliba. “What sets Liquid Mercury apart is our ability to shape our tech stack to meet each client’s distinct needs.”
Key Platform Features
For institutional clients like AlgoQuant, the Liquid Mercury platform provides a suite of tools essential for operating at scale. Key capabilities cited in the announcement include:
- Access to top-tier liquidity providers for both spot and derivatives markets.
- Low-latency infrastructure built to support high-frequency and algorithmic trading.
- Advanced execution tools, including Direct Market Access (DMA) routing and anonymous Request-for-Quote (RFQ) for sourcing block liquidity.
- Integration with major digital asset custodians such as Fireblocks, Gemini, and BitGo.
- Comprehensive middle and back-office tools for reporting and operations.
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