Instant Tokenization Network
Enable tokenized equities to trade as one connected market with instant in-kind mint/redemption, deep liquidity and 24/7 API access.
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Start Trading Start BuildingEnable tokenized equities to trade as one connected market with instant in-kind mint/redemption, deep liquidity and 24/7 API access.
Enroll and earn competitive APY on uninvested USD cash, keep funds fully liquid as immediate buying power, and get up to $2.5M in FDIC sweep coverage inside your account.
Offer competitive APY with account-level configurability and up to $2.5M in FDIC insurance per customer while empowering users to earn more on uninvested USD balances.
Trade, backtest, and execute multi-leg options strategies (spreads, straddles, condors) with API access to real-time/historical data and zero commissions.
Offer 24/5 access with always-on trading, REST/FIX integration, automatic session-aware order routing, and real-time overnight data to serve global users in their local hours.
Enable clients to earn passive income on owned securities, creating new revenue generation opportunities while retaining high-balance accounts.
Generate passive income by automatically lending eligible shares and earning interest income, while retaining full ownership and the ability to sell anytime.
Run an omnibus structure with an API-first sub-accounting ledger for real-time visibility into positions, cash, and transactions.
Alpaca's Instant Tokenization Network is owned and developed by
AlpacaDB, Inc. and Alpaca Crypto LLC.
Additional geographic restrictions may apply for tokenization
services based on local regulatory requirements. Neither Alpaca
Crypto LLC nor Alpaca Securities LLC are the issuer of, nor
directly involved in, the tokenization of any assets.
Tokenization is performed by a third party. Tokenized assets do
not represent direct equity ownership in any underlying company
or issuer. Instead, tokenized assets generally provide economic
exposure to the equity securities of an underlying issuer. As
such, holders of tokenized assets have no voting rights,
dividend entitlements, or legal claims to the underlying company
shares or any residual assets in the event of the underlying
company’s liquidation or insolvency, unless explicitly stated
otherwise. All investments involve risk. For more information,
please see our Tokenization Risk Disclosure.
Orders placed outside regular trading hours (9:30 a.m. – 4:00
p.m. ET) may experience price fluctuations, partial executions,
or delays due to lower liquidity and higher volatility.
Orders not designated for extended hours execution will be
queued for the next trading session.
Additionally, fractional trading may be limited during extended
hours. For more details, please review Alpaca Extended Hours & Overnight Trading Risk
Disclosure.
Options trading is not suitable for all investors due to its
inherent high risk, which can potentially result in significant
losses. Please read Characteristics and
Risks of Standardized Options before investing in options.
Please read Important Risk Disclosures With Respect To
Participating In Fully Paid Securities Lending
Transactions carefully before deciding whether to
participate in lending Fully Paid Securities (Stock Lending) or
agreeing to enter into a Master Securities Lending Agreement
with Alpaca Securities LLC.
These disclosures describe important characteristics of, and
risks associated with engaging in, securities-lending
transactions.
The OmniSub product is offered by AlpacaDB, Inc. as a technology
service for sub-accounting related to omnibus clearing services.
Approval for this technology service is subject to Alpaca
Securities LLC due diligence review.
Alpaca Securities offers a cash management program pursuant to
the FDIC Bank Sweep. Customer funds are treated differently and
are subject to separate regulatory regimes depending on whether
customer funds are held in their brokerage account or within the
FDIC Bank Sweep. Alpaca Securities is a member of the Securities
Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which protects
securities customers of its members up to $500,000 (including
$250,000 for claims for cash). The Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) insures up to $250,000 per deposit against
the failure of an FDIC member bank. Customer funds held in
brokerage accounts are SIPC insured, but are not eligible for
FDIC insurance coverage. Funds maintained in the FDIC Bank Sweep
are intended to be eligible for pass-through FDIC insurance
coverage but are not covered by SIPC. FDIC insurance does not
protect against the failure of Alpaca, Alpaca Securities, or
their affiliates, nor against malfeasance by their employees.
Program banks that participate in the FDIC Bank Sweep are not
members of SIPC, and therefore, funds held in the Program are
not SIPC protected. Please see alpaca.markets/disclosures for important
additional disclosures regarding Alpaca Securities brokerage
offering, as well as FDIC Bank Sweep terms and conditions.
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Test your strategy in paper before deploying with free and advanced market data
Using Trading API can make stock and options trading commission-free
Easily connect and use apps, algo bots, and platforms like TradingView
Run long/short or market neutral strategies with up to 4X intraday & 2X overnight buying power
Alpaca Securities LLC (dba "Alpaca Clearing") is a member of FINRA and SIPC
Commission free trading is available to Alpaca's retail customers.
Commission free trading means that there are no commission charges
for Alpaca self-directed individual cash brokerage accounts that
trade U.S.-listed securities and options through an API. However,
certain arrangements with authorized business partners or the use
of the Elite Smart Router as part of the Alpaca Elite offering may
preclude commission free trades by Alpaca Securities. Please refer
to the Brokerage Fee Schedule for more information.
Relevant regulatory fees may apply. Alpaca reserves the right to
charge additional fees if it is determined that order flow is
non-retail in nature.
Past hypothetical backtest results do not guarantee future
returns, and actual results may vary from the analysis.
Margin trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for
all investors. Before considering a margin loan, it is crucial
that you carefully consider how borrowing fits with your
investment objectives and risk tolerance. Please review the Firm’s
Margin Disclosure Statement before
investing.
We clear and custody as members of DTCC, FICC, and OCC to provide trade processing, settlement, and security at reduced costs for our global partners.
We're a FINRA-regulated entity with SIPC protection up to $500,000 per customer (cash sub-limits apply) and optional excess coverage where applicable.
We adhere to the highest standards in security and privacy protection: ISO 27001:2022 certified, SOC 2 Type II controls, MFA, GDPR, and ICO standards.
Our crypto offerings* are through our registered Money Services Businesses (MSB) with (FinCEN) (NMLS # 2160858) and Digital Asset Businesses (Registration number 208648 B)
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Egem Eraslan, Founder and CEO at Midas
"Alpaca's Broker API help our users invest in US markets and keep more money in their pockets."
Chattrin (Joe) Laksanabunsong, CPO at Dime!
"Before Alpaca, integrating with a broker would have required a significantly higher amount of dev resources and time. Alpaca's technology has significantly reduced how cumbersome of a process it is."
Benjamin Rollert, CEO and Co-Founder at Composer
"Working with Alpaca allows us to tokenize US stocks and ETFs with the speed, accessibility, and programmability of blockchain for these global investors."
Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance
"There are service providers that tell you, ‘this is what we have, take it or leave it.’ Not Alpaca. They listen to us. They understand the region well. They're helping us offer the best possible products to our clients. I cannot say anything but good things about Alpaca."
Abdullah Alotaibi, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Fintech Brokerage at ZAD
"Alpaca offered the APIs, compliance framework, and product suite we needed. They didn’t just sell us a box—they gave us a platform to innovate on. Their team really took the time to understand our market, our users, and our vision, leading to a stronger product."
Daniyar Nurstultan, CEO and Founder at Investlink
"Alpaca's Broker API help our users invest in US markets and keep more money in their pockets."
Chattrin (Joe) Laksanabunsong, CPO at Dime!
"Working with Alpaca allows us to tokenize US stocks and ETFs with the speed, accessibility, and programmability of blockchain for these global investors."
Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance
"Alpaca offered the APIs, compliance framework, and product suite we needed. They didn’t just sell us a box—they gave us a platform to innovate on. Their team really took the time to understand our market, our users, and our vision, leading to a stronger product."
Daniyar Nurstultan, CEO and Founder at Investlink
"Broker API allows us to build the best trading experience for our users and we are excited to be a part of Alpaca's journey."
Egem Eraslan, Founder and CEO at Midas
"Before Alpaca, integrating with a broker would have required a significantly higher amount of dev resources and time. Alpaca's technology has significantly reduced how cumbersome of a process it is."
Benjamin Rollert, CEO and Co-Founder at Composer
"There are service providers that tell you, ‘this is what we have, take it or leave it.’ Not Alpaca. They listen to us. They understand the region well. They're helping us offer the best possible products to our clients. I cannot say anything but good things about Alpaca."
Abdullah Alotaibi, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Fintech Brokerage at ZAD
The testimonials presented reflect the experiences of specific individuals and may not be representative of others. Testimonials were provided voluntarily and were not given in exchange for compensation or other benefits.
Commission-free trading is available to Alpaca's retail customers. Commission-free trading means that there are no commission charges for Alpaca self-directed individual cash brokerage accounts that trade U.S.-listed securities and options through an API. However, certain arrangements with authorized business partners or the use of the Elite Smart Router as part of the Alpaca Elite offering may preclude commission free trades by Alpaca Securities. Please refer to the Brokerage Fee Schedule for more information. Relevant regulatory fees may apply. Alpaca reserves the right to charge additional fees if it is determined that order flow is non-retail in nature.