Abstract: An exchange computer system configured to continuously, securely, dynamically, and efficiently generate and disseminate implied correlation index values is described. The exchange computer system may include at least one communication interface that is configured to receive, via a computer network, data related to a stock market index option, data related to a plurality of stocks, and data related to a plurality of stock options. The exchange computer system may further include at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store data received over particular periods of time, and an index engine including at least one hardware processor that is configured to continuously generate and disseminate implied correlation index values for display on a plurality of user computing devices that are connected via the computer network, and that are configured to facilitate trading of financial instruments related to the implied correlation index via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: A method is provided for implementing retail priority via an exchange computer system. In some implementations, a first order for a financial instrument is received, and a second order for the financial instrument is also received. An order type of the first order is identified, and an order type of the second order is also identified. A determination that the second order is associated with a priority account is made based on based on information associated with the second order. A determination as to whether to prioritize execution of the second order over execution of the first order in an electronic order book is then made based on the order type of the second order, the order type of the first order, and the second order's association with the priority account.

Abstract: A method for trading a financial instrument via an exchange computing system includes receiving, from a user interface, data indicative of an order to trade the financial instrument, and one or more parameter values to customize parameters for the order, the parameters including at least one of a price, a quantity, an expiration time, a settlement time, an order type, a product type, a strategy identification, hedge information, an equity, and an index. The method includes adding one or more legs to the order, transmitting a request for clearing information associated with the one or more legs, receiving, from the user interface, data indicative of the clearing information including a matching level and a contra party, configuring the order, and executing the order by matching the order to an offer that satisfies the parameter values and the clearing information.

Abstract: A method is provided for a virtual floor trading implemented via an exchange computer system. The method includes maintaining a virtual environment that facilitates audio-visual interaction between a plurality of remote market participants; establishing a secure connection with a computing device; receiving, from the computing device, information relating to a financial instrument transaction order; providing the information relating to the financial instrument transaction order to the plurality of remote market participants; receiving a response to the financial instrument transaction order from at least one remote market participant from among the plurality of remote market participants; providing information relating to the response to the plurality of remote market participants; and facilitating a transaction based on the information relating to the financial instrument transaction order, the information relating to the response, and one or more order matching rules.

Abstract: Blockchain-based systems and methods for providing secure digital identities and affiliations for users via digital tokens. A set of digital tokens are generated that are sharable on a distributed computer network. The set of digital tokens are affiliated with an entity or a person. One or more of the digital tokens are provided to one or more users of the distributed computer network, where the one or more users comprise at least a first user, and where the first user is provided a first token selected from the one or more of the digital tokens. The first user is identified as affiliated with the entity or the person based on a receipt of an indication that the first user is associated with the first token.

Abstract: A system and method for managing latency of messages in an exchange system to address technical advantages in certain market participant hardware are disclosed. In one implementation, the system may include an exchange system, and a set of instructions, to cause a processor of the exchange system identify an order type susceptible to technical advantages certain market participants may possess and to apply a re-ordering of, and/or a fixed or random latency to, all orders of the identified order type during a predetermined time of a trading day.

Abstract: An exchange computer system can implement a method to implement a minimum processing time to provide a more balanced and equitable environment for trading. The exchange computer system receives a first message related to an electronic order determines a first time at which the first message is received, and applies a time stamp indicative of the first time. A minimum processing time is determined for processing message(s) related to the electronic order. The exchange computer system determines whether a time elapsed from the first time satisfies the minimum processing time and blocks transmission of the first message until the time elapsed from the first time satisfies the minimum processing time. In some cases, the exchange computer system can also determine whether a second elapsed time from the first time satisfies the minimum processing time, and upon satisfaction, transmits the first message.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for tracking and visualizing an order are described. An exchange computer system (ECS) can receive an order from a user, generate an order and tag the order with the order identification. The ECS can transmit data to the user that causes a graphical user interface (GUI) to display tracking status. The ECS can conduct an operation associated with the order, and a stage of order execution can be determined. The order execution stages can vary based on a type of the order. Data indicative of the stage of the order execution and the order identification can be obtained in response to receiving the request for information indicative of the order status of the order. The ECS can transmit data that causes a GUI to display the order status that indicates the stage of the order.

Abstract: An exchange computer system configured to continuously, securely, dynamically, and efficiently generate cliquet combos includes a trading engine that receives related data from one or more remote user computing devices, determines various parameters for the cliquet combos from the received data, and generates the cliquet combos from those parameters. The trading engine then securely transmits data related to the generated cliquet combos to the one or more remote user computing devices via a computer network, each of those devices being configured to display that data within a graphical user interface. The same system is further configured to handle transactions involving generated cliquet combos, based on orders received from the devices.

Abstract: A system and method for managing latency of messages in an exchange system in response to removal of liquidity are disclosed. In one implementation, the system may include an exchange system, and a set of instructions to cause a processor of the exchange system to gather information on quote patterns. The monitored quote patterns are assessed against quote parameters maintained in system memory, and a latency adjustment is automatically made to delay messages from particular market participants removing liquidity in the exchange system. Market participants may be identified as aggressive market participants, and their subsequent liquidity removing orders delayed, based on predetermined quote pattern parameters.

Abstract: A blockchain enabled electronic futures trading system and method provided which allows for optional computerized delivery of cryptocurrency. A trade determination system allows a buyer and seller computer system to trade a future on a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. Additionally, the trade determination system communicates with a central clearing computer system that allows the seller to provide, using the block chain, an amount of bitcoin equal to or greater than the underlying future by transferring the bitcoin from a seller bitcoin wallet associated with the seller computer system to a central clearing bitcoin wallet associated with the central clearing computer system. Upon the expiration date of the future, the seller may optionally select to provide to the buyer the bitcoin that was previously transferred to the central clearing bitcoin wallet instead of fiat currency.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for implementing quote depletion protection via an exchange computer system. In some implementations, a financial instrument transaction order (e.g., a midpoint discretionary order for a financial instrument) with an instruction to apply quote depletion protection is received from a user device. Market conditions associated with the financial instrument transaction order (e.g., a National Best Bid (“NBB”) or National Best Offer (“NBO”)) are monitored. A quote depletion protection profile related to the financial instrument transaction order is accessed. An operation is then performed based on the market conditions and the quote depletion protection profile. The operation includes preventing execution of the order at a price between the NBB and NBO, or preventing execution of the order at a price between the NBB and NBO unless it can be executed at less than a threshold price differential relative to the NBB or NBO.

Abstract: A method for trading a financial instrument via an exchange computing system includes receiving, from a user interface, data indicative of an order to trade the financial instrument, and one or more parameter values to customize parameters for the order, the parameters including at least one of a price, a quantity, an expiration time, a settlement time, an order type, a product type, a strategy identification, hedge information, an equity, and an index. The method includes adding one or more legs to the order, transmitting a request for clearing information associated with the one or more legs, receiving, from the user interface, data indicative of the clearing information including a matching level and a contra party, configuring the order, and executing the order by matching the order to an offer that satisfies the parameter values and the clearing information.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed for an exchange platform that runs a hybrid market model combining electronic trading and open outcry trading. In some implementations, a secure connection is established with each of a plurality of market participants associated with a trading floor. A transaction order for a financial instrument is received from a connected device. The transaction order includes a routing instruction for routing the transaction order to the trading floor. A market participant to which the transaction order is to be routed is identified. The transaction order is routed to the market participant. Information that one or more in-crowd market participants have accepted the transaction order is received. The transaction order is facilitated based on the information that the one or more in-crowd market participants have accepted the transaction order.

Abstract: A system and method for managing latency of messages in an exchange system to address technical advantages in certain market participant hardware are disclosed. In one implementation, the system may include an exchange system, and a set of instructions, to cause a processor of the exchange system identify an order type susceptible to technical advantages certain market participants may possess and to apply a re-ordering of, and/or a fixed or random latency to, all orders of the identified order type during a predetermined time of a trading day.

Abstract: A method for virtual floor trading implemented via an exchange system includes establishing a secure connection with a first market participant and transmitting, to a first to a computing device associated with a first market participant, data causing a graphical user interface (GUI) of the computing device to render a graphical representation of a virtual trading floor associated with the exchange system. The method also includes receiving a first order and transmitting, to a second computing device associated with a second market participant, data causing a GUI of the second computing device to render a second graphical representation of the virtual trading floor comprising a first virtual trader associated with the first market participant. The method includes receiving, from the second computing device, a second order, determining that the second order matches the first order, and executing a transaction based on the first order and the second order.

Abstract: An exchange computer system for improving risk management is described. A user may create a risk profile that includes a risk threshold, and may identify a set of one or more security transaction orders to be associated with the risk profile. The exchange computer system may receive the risk profile from a user device, determine that the set of one or more security transaction orders are associated with the risk profile, and monitor the one or more security transaction orders included in the set. Based on the monitoring, the exchange computer system may determine that the risk threshold is satisfied. In response to determining that the risk threshold is satisfied, the exchange computer system may alert the user and cancel the one or more security transaction orders included in the set.

Abstract: A method for performing an auction implemented via an exchange computer system includes receiving, from a user device, a security transaction order, receiving a first matching order, initiating a delay timer that runs for a first period of time, initiating an auction timer that runs for a second period of time, determining that the first period of time has expired, notifying a plurality of market participants of an auction, receiving, during the second period of time, one or more additional matching orders, wherein each of the one or more additional matching orders includes a request for participation in the auction, determining that the second period of time has expired, and facilitating a transaction based on the security transaction order.

Abstract: A method for performing an auction implemented via an exchange computer system, including receiving, from a user device, a security transaction order, receiving a first matching order, initiating a delay timer that runs for a first period of time, determining that the first period of time has expired, initiating an auction timer that runs for a second period of time, receiving, during the second period of time, one or more additional matching orders, wherein each of the one or more additional matching orders includes a request for participation in the auction, determining that the second period of time has expired, and facilitating a transaction based on the security transaction order.

Abstract: A method is provided for compressing data in an exchange computer system. The method includes receiving position data indicative of a position held with respect to a financial instrument by an exchange participant from among a plurality of exchange participants, and receiving constraint data indicative of one or more constraints on compression defined by the exchange participant. The exchange computer system compresses data based on the position data and the constraint data, resulting in, for each of the plurality of exchange participants, a new allocation of position sizes relative to positions held prior to compression. The new allocation of position sizes is such that a set of long positions held by the plurality of exchange participants with respect to the financial instrument are cancelled out by a set of short positions held by the plurality of exchange participants with respect to the financial instrument.