A good trader spots all the right signals at just the right time. All on Instinct.

The new Instinct®Algo.

Combining the strengths of our widely used algorithms, the new Instinct® Algo recognizes and adapts to more signals and more conditions more quickly than ever. Yet for all its innate sophistication, it’s incredibly easy to use. When you want to perform at the highest levels, go with our Instinct.

Your Instinct is our Instinct®

Low Alpha Expectation

  • 100% dark liquidity
  • Midpoint or better
  • Access to MLXN

Low Alpha Expectation

Adaptive I/S Strategy

  • Dynamic allocations to dark and
    lit pools
  • Opportunistic
  • Participation will vary based on
    real-time liquidity and Price Trends

High Alpha Expectation

Urgent Liquidity Seeking

  • Intelligence to pause and adapt if causing impact
  • No post

Expert Perspective
What’s New in Instinct®
  • Five urgency levels support a range of alpha expectations
  • Supports trading in diverse market conditions across all market caps in the U.S., Europe and Asia
  • Quantitative impact model calculates order tradability, tailors initial order parameters
  • Dynamic adjustment of participation bands based on real-time signals balances market impact with risk tolerance
  • Simplicity to cancel/replace an order within one strategy

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