Level2 Partners with Lightspeed to Deliver Intuitive, No-Code Systematic Trading Solutions for Active Traders
LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Level2 and Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC are joining forces to empower a new generation of active traders through seamless technology and community-driven innovation. This collaboration integrates Level2's visual, no-code strategy builder with Lightspeed's newly launched Lightspeed Connect API, giving traders flexible, automated solutions that are easy to deploy—regardless of experience level.
Level2's intuitive drag-and-drop approach enables traders to create, test, and automate strategies effortlessly—eliminating the need for coding expertise. Traders can configure strategies, analyze performance, and execute trades with ease, unlocking systematic trading's full potential.
Together, Level2 and Lightspeed are removing the technical barriers to automation and giving traders the freedom to build, test, and run strategies that fit their style—faster and smarter than ever before.
'Lightspeed is committed to empowering traders with the most advanced technology. We're proud to partner with Level2 to help traders take control of their strategies like never before. By combining our high-performance API with Level2's visual platform, we're eliminating complexity and unlocking a new era of accessible, data-driven trading.'
— Tom Gibb, President & COO of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LCC
Key Features for Active Traders:
'The strategic integration of Level2, uniquely powered by our robust Lightspeed Connect API, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing mission of democratizing and simplifying automation tools for active traders at all levels of expertise. This valuable partnership not only expands the capabilities available to our users but also powerfully underscores Lightspeed's unwavering dedication to consistently delivering exceptional, cutting-edge tools and a truly world-class experience that meets the evolving needs of the active trading community.'
— Evan Berryman, SVP Strategic Partnerships & Content Strategy of Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC
About Level2
Level2 is a pioneering technology company focused on transforming the way active traders engage with financial markets. Through its intuitive, fully visual platform, Level2 simplifies strategy creation and automation for traders of all experience levels, eliminating the need for complex coding or technical expertise. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, Level2 is helping shape the future of active trading by making professional-grade tools available to a broader audience, driving smarter, more efficient trading.
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC is the home of professional traders. Lightspeed provides equities, options, and futures brokerage services. Headquartered in Morristown, NJ, Lightspeed's hallmarks of service, stability, and technological expertise are recognized by traders across the globe. Lightspeed's combination of highly customizable, ultra-low-latency solutions and world-class service helps traders stay on top of their game—regardless of market conditions.
For more information, users can visit www.trylevel2.com
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