EdgeTrader
Multi-Asset Trading Platform
Project Information
- Year
- 2024
- Role
- Fullstack Web Developer (Core Maintainer)
- Duration
- Aug 2024 – Jun 2025
- Company
- IT Corner Limited
- Industry
- Fintech
- Status
- Production
Tech Stack
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- TypeScript
Desktop
- Electron
Mobile
- React Native
Backend
- Node.js
- Express.js
Database
- PostgreSQL
Overview
Next-gen multi-asset trading ecosystem engineered to compete with MT4, MT5, and cTrader. Includes web trader, Electron desktop app, React Native Android app, dealing room, and back-office administration.
Problem
The market needed a modern multi-asset trading platform capable of competing with established solutions like MT4/MT5 while offering cross-platform delivery.
Solution
Built a comprehensive trading ecosystem spanning web, desktop (Electron), and mobile (React Native) with sub-20ms execution, 100+ indicators, and white-label capabilities.
Business Impact
- Built and maintained features on a commercial trading platform competing with industry standards (MT4/MT5/cTrader)
- Cross-platform delivery: web + Electron desktop + React Native mobile
- Full-stack capability on performance-critical, real-time financial software
Key Features
Multi-Asset Trading
Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, stocks, and crypto trading
Cross-Platform
Web trader, Electron desktop (Win/Mac/Linux), React Native Android
EdgeTrader Manager
Exposure monitoring, A/B-book routing, hedging tools
Algo Trading
JavaScript/Python/C# APIs for algorithmic strategies
Architecture
The system is structured around the following technology layers used in production delivery.
- Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
- Desktop: Electron
- Mobile: React Native
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: PostgreSQL
Challenges
- Maintaining sub-20ms execution times across all platforms
- Building a consistent UX across web, desktop, and mobile interfaces
- Integrating complex financial protocols (FIX 4.4, REST/WebSocket)
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