Vienna, Austria, September 21st, 2026, FinanceWire

TradersYard today announced that it is making futures trading challenges its primary strategic focus, following strong growth in its futures business over recent months and the funding round announced in July 2026.

The funding round, led by Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse AG, is supporting TradersYard’s next phase of growth, including the expansion of its futures offering and the development of its proprietary technology for B2B clients.

TradersYard is also among the first proprietary trading firms to hold its own CME data distribution license, giving the company greater control over its trading infrastructure and creating new opportunities as it expands its futures offering.

“This is an exciting next step for TradersYard. The rapid growth of our futures challenges has confirmed both the strength of this market and the demand from our community. By focusing our energy, technology and resources on futures, we can accelerate innovation and create an even better experience for traders.” – Manuel Sonnleithner, CEO of TradersYard

As part of this strategic shift, TradersYard will discontinue its FX/CFD challenges after 30 September 2026. The decision reflects the significant momentum the company has experienced in futures and its commitment to concentrating resources where it sees the greatest opportunity for growth and innovation.

At the same time, TradersYard is expanding beyond its direct-to-trader business. Having developed its entire proprietary trading technology stack in-house, the company is preparing its software platform for its first B2B clients, which are currently being onboarded.

The increased focus on futures also aligns TradersYard with Andromeda Capital Partners’ broader investments in capital markets and trading technology. Andromeda is also an investor in MetroTrade, a fast-growing US-based futures broker providing access to exchange-traded futures and options on futures. 

“We see significant opportunities emerging around futures trading globally. Through our investments in TradersYard and MetroTrade, we are approaching the market from different angles – from proprietary trading technology and trader development to regulated brokerage and access to exchange-traded markets. These are independent businesses, but they reflect our broader conviction that there is significant room for innovation in the futures industry. We are excited to support Manuel and the TradersYard team through this next phase of growth.” – Ingmar Mattus, Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse AG

A New Chapter, With the Door Open to Future Innovation

While futures will be the primary focus for the next phase of TradersYard’s growth, the company will continue exploring new technologies, products and trading models across the proprietary trading industry.

Building its technology entirely in-house gives TradersYard the flexibility to innovate quickly, develop new products and push the boundaries of what a modern prop trading platform can offer both traders and B2B partners.

“Innovation has always been central to TradersYard. Our immediate focus is futures, but we will continue looking for new ways to improve the prop trading experience and develop technology that moves the industry forward.” – Sagar Mule, Head of Product

With a growing futures community, fresh funding, proprietary technology and its own CME data distribution capabilities, TradersYard is entering its next stage of growth with a clear focus: building one of the most innovative and technology-driven futures trading platforms in the industry.

About TradersYard

TradersYard is a proprietary trading company providing simulated trading challenges designed to help traders demonstrate their skills and pursue performance-based opportunities.

With all technology developed entirely in-house, transparent trading conditions and a commitment to continuous innovation, TradersYard is building trading experiences and technology for the next generation of the proprietary trading industry.

About Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse AG

Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse AG is a Switzerland-based investment company focused on financial technology and capital markets businesses. The firm invests in and supports companies developing innovative trading, brokerage and financial-market technologies.

Its investments include TradersYard, a proprietary trading and technology company; MetroTrade, a fast-growing US-based futures broker; Change Securities, a European investment firm providing access to stocks, derivatives and digital assets; and Boltzmann Research, a quantitative research and trading technology company.

Contact

CEO
Manuel Sonnleithner
TradersYard GmbH
marketing@tradersyard.com

Port Louis, Mauritius, September 21st, 2026, FinanceWire

Available from September 18, 2026, the expansion adds 30 US stocks, 14 ETFs, and five USD-quoted foreign shares, tradable Monday to Sunday, with trading available beyond the regular hours of the relevant underlying exchanges, subject to the applicable trading schedule and terms. 

STARTRADER has added 49 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs across its MT5 servers, accessible Monday to Sunday from 00:00 to 24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), subject to scheduled maintenance windows. The expansion covers 30 US stocks, 14 ETFs and five USD-quoted foreign shares listed in mainland China, Hong Kong and South Korea, extending continuous access to Asian semiconductor and consumer names whose most significant news has historically landed while the exchanges quoting them were closed.

The US additions include SK Hynix (SKHYUSD) and Super Micro Computer (SMCIUSD), both tied closely to AI memory and server demand. Eleven of the 14 ETFs are single-stock or sector leveraged products, including the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXLUSD) and Direxion Daily Micron Bull 2X Shares (MUUUSD).

The five foreign shares reach markets that are harder for international clients to access directly: GigaDevice from the China A-share market, Pop Mart and Tencent from Hong Kong, and Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNGUSD) and Hyundai from South Korea. The Samsung line is quoted as the Korea-listed share rather than a depositary receipt.

Because these instruments are quoted in USD while the underlying shares are listed in other currencies, movements in the relevant exchange rate will affect the position in addition to movements in the share price. Chinese A-shares are also subject to daily price limits. Where the underlying reaches its applicable price limit or is suspended, pricing and execution on the corresponding CFD may be affected. 

The additions reflect where market interest has concentrated through 2026. AI memory and server demand have pulled Korean supply-chain names into the same conversation as US megacaps, while leveraged single-stock and sector ETFs have become a common instrument for expressing short-horizon views on semiconductors. Both trends make continuous pricing more relevant to how these names are actually traded.

“We do not add symbols to look comprehensive. The test is whether a client would otherwise be left holding a view they have no way to act on, and across these 49, that test was easy to answer.” Peter Karsten, CEO, STARTRADER

The launch extends STARTRADER’s 24/7 range further into Asian equity markets, following earlier expansions into Hong Kong-listed AI companies and global index ETFs. Further additions will be assessed as market interest shifts across regions and sectors.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. Regulated in five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Contact

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