How to Launch a
Multi-Asset Brokerage

Build one brokerage infrastructure for Forex, CFDs, crypto, equities, indices, commodities and futures — with trading, liquidity connectivity, risk management, client terminals, Back Office, CRM and APIs working as one system.

1–2 weeks
Typical platform rollout
10,000+
Multi-asset symbols
4 APIs
REST · WS · FIX · Server
4 terminals
Web · Desktop · iOS · Android

One infrastructure.
Multiple markets.

Launching a multi-asset brokerage is not about adding thousands of symbols to a terminal. It is about creating one operational environment capable of supporting different asset classes, pricing sources, trading sessions, margin models, liquidity providers and client workflows.

A modern broker can start with the markets that matter now — for example Forex, indices and commodities — then add crypto, equities or futures without replacing the platform or migrating clients to another system.

Brokerage launch model
Business & regulation
Jurisdiction · clients · permitted products
Product universe
Forex · crypto · equities · indices · futures
Trading infrastructure
Engine · margin · risk · terminals · APIs
Market connectivity
Pricing · liquidity · execution · feeds
Operations & go live
CRM · KYC · payments · reporting · monitoring

Start with the markets you need.
Expand when you need them.

A multi-asset platform does not mean launching every market on day one. Start focused, then expand the product catalogue as client demand and liquidity relationships grow.

Core markets
  • Forex — Major · minor · exotic pairs
  • Crypto — BTC · ETH · derivative instruments
  • Equities — Stocks · equity-linked products
  • Indices — Global market indices
Additional products
  • Commodities — Metals · energy · other markets
  • Futures — Traditional derivative instruments
  • CFDs — Configurable leveraged products
  • More markets — Expand without replacing the stack

Every market.
One operating environment.

Connect asset classes through liquidity and market data to trading, risk, client operations and terminals.

ST Trader connects Forex, crypto, equities, indices, commodities, futures and CFDs in one brokerage environment.

One platform, one account and one client experience across Web, Desktop, iOS and Android.

Connected brokerage stack
Liquidity & market data
FIX · Feeds · Gateways
Trading engine
Risk · Margin · Execution
Client operations
Back Office · CRM · KYC · Cashier
Client terminals
Web · Desktop · iOS · Android

What technology does a multi-asset brokerage actually need?

The terminal is only the visible layer. Behind every order is an operating stack that has to manage pricing, execution, accounts, margin, liquidity, payments, risk and client workflows.

Trading Engine & Execution

Order processing, position management, margin calculations, execution logic and trading-account management across different instrument specifications.

Market Data & Liquidity

Connect liquidity providers, exchanges, institutional counterparties and data feeds through configurable gateways and FIX connectivity .

Risk, Margin & Exposure

Centralize leverage, margin, symbol rules, account groups, execution policies and exposure management across asset classes.

Client Trading Terminals

Offer branded Web, Desktop, iOS and Android access so clients can move between markets without changing platforms.

Back Office, CRM & Client Operations

Manage leads, KYC, client profiles, accounts, deposits, withdrawals, managers and reporting inside the brokerage environment.

One client journey across the entire brokerage.

Execution is only one part of the business. The operational stack should support the complete client lifecycle without forcing teams to move between disconnected systems.

Stages 01–02

Lead → Registration

Stages 03–04

KYC → Trading Account

Stages 05–06

Deposit → Trading

Stages 07–08

Withdrawal → Retention

One platform instead of multiple trading silos.

Every additional vendor introduces another integration, API, database and operational dependency. A unified stack reduces fragmentation as the brokerage grows.

Layer
Fragmented
Unified ST Trader
Trading platforms
Separate Forex and crypto vendors
One multi-asset trading engine
Client operations
Separate CRM and Back Office
Back Office, CRM, KYC and cashier
Connectivity
Separate liquidity bridge
Integrated gateways and APIs
Risk & exposure
Controls spread across systems
Centralized risk and margin
Operating environment
Multiple integrations and dependencies
One deployment and client experience

How quickly can a multi-asset brokerage be launched?

When the trading engine, terminals, Back Office and integration layer already exist, the project becomes primarily one of configuration, liquidity connectivity and operational setup.

Step 01

Scope & architecture

Clients · assets · execution · liquidity
Step 02

Platform deployment

Servers · groups · symbols · branding
Step 03

Connectivity & operations

LPs · KYC · payments · integrations
Step 04

Testing & launch

Pricing · margin · onboarding · monitoring

Licensing, banking, liquidity onboarding, payment providers and third-party approvals can extend the full commercial launch timeline.

White Label or self-hosted?

Both deployment models can use the same core brokerage technology. The choice is primarily about speed, infrastructure ownership and operational responsibility.

Fastest route

White Label

Launch a branded brokerage environment while ScaleTrade manages the underlying infrastructure.

  • Managed hosting and platform operations
  • Branded Web, Desktop and Mobile terminals
  • Suitable for rapid market entry
  • Typical rollout in one to two weeks
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Maximum control

Self-Hosted

Deploy the trading infrastructure on your own servers or cloud account with direct control over the environment.

  • Broker-controlled database and logs
  • Custom execution and integrations
  • Infrastructure and data-residency control
  • Designed for technology independence
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Start focused. Scale without migrating.

You do not need to launch 10,000 instruments. You need infrastructure that does not become the bottleneck when your product strategy expands.

01

Launch focused

Start with the products that match your acquisition strategy.
Forex Gold Major Indices
02

Expand further

Add new markets when client demand and liquidity justify them.
Crypto Commodities More CFDs
03

Scale globally

Broaden the product universe while keeping the same underlying stack.
Equities Futures Additional Markets

Regulation comes before go-live

Technology can accelerate platform deployment, but it does not replace licensing, KYC/AML, client categorization, marketing, leverage, custody and product rules that apply in the broker's jurisdiction. ScaleTrade provides software infrastructure; each operator remains responsible for the regulatory framework applicable to its business.

Crypto Brokerage Guide →

Questions brokers ask before launch.

How long does it take to launch a multi-asset brokerage?

The core technology can typically be deployed within approximately one to several weeks depending on the deployment model and integration scope. Licensing, banking, liquidity providers, KYC vendors, payment systems and other third-party processes can extend the full commercial timeline.

Do I need separate platforms for Forex, crypto and equities?

Not necessarily. A multi-asset platform can manage different instrument categories inside the same trading, account and client environment, which allows the broker to expand without operating separate platforms for every asset class.

How many instruments can ScaleTrade support?

ScaleTrade currently positions ST Trader for more than 10,000 symbols across Forex, crypto, equities, futures and CFDs. The actual catalogue depends on the broker's liquidity, market data, configuration and regulatory permissions.

Can we use our own liquidity providers?

Yes. ScaleTrade supports liquidity connectivity and FIX integration so existing LP relationships and external market infrastructure can be incorporated into the brokerage environment.

Does ScaleTrade include Back Office and CRM?

Yes. The platform stack includes Back Office, CRM, KYC and cashier functionality, while external systems can also be connected through the available APIs.

Can we integrate our own applications?

ScaleTrade exposes REST, WebSocket, FIX and Server API interfaces and also provides custom-development capabilities for additional integrations.

Should we choose White Label or Self-Hosted?

White Label generally prioritizes faster deployment and managed infrastructure. Self-hosted deployment prioritizes infrastructure ownership, direct data access and greater freedom over configuration and integrations.

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multi-asset brokerage?

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