Hong Kong digital asset prop firm extends institutional grade infrastructure to funded trading accounts
Hong Kong — 15 May 2026 — Velotrade, a Hong Kong-based proprietary trading firm focused on digital asset markets, has introduced full API access for users of its funded trading accounts, expanding programmatic access across its trading infrastructure.
The API is available across the firm’s account structure, including evaluation and funded stages, and provides traders with direct access to order execution, market data, and account information through a single interface. Velotrade said the same internal system used for trading operations is now accessible to eligible clients.
Through the API, users can place and manage orders, stream real-time market data and account metrics via WebSocket, and integrate external systems for strategy execution and automation. The firm stated that API access is included within standard account functionality and does not require separate approval.
Systematic and automated trading support
Velotrade said the update reflects broader adoption of automated and systematic trading approaches in digital asset markets. According to the firm, automated trading has been supported on its platform since launch, alongside discretionary trading strategies.
The API enables integration with external applications, including algorithmic trading systems, signal-based execution tools, and portfolio management frameworks connected to funded accounts.
“We are seeing increased use of systematic trading tools across accounts,” said Gianluca Pizzituti, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Velotrade. “The API provides a more direct way to connect those workflows with the trading environment.”
Pizzituti previously worked in equity derivatives at Dresdner Kleinwort in London and later operated a proprietary trading firm focused on foreign exchange and equity index strategies in Singapore. He founded Velotrade in 2016, initially operating in trade finance before expanding into digital asset trading in 2026.
Platform capabilities and risk controls
Velotrade said traders can use the API to build or connect tools such as execution systems, risk dashboards, and multi-account monitoring applications. These tools can access real-time account data including equity levels, margin usage, and drawdown metrics.
The firm said automated trading activity is subject to the same risk management rules as manual trading, including daily loss limits and maximum drawdown thresholds. Traders are responsible for ensuring that automated systems operate within these limits.
Infrastructure development
Velotrade said the API release is part of ongoing development of its digital asset trading infrastructure, which is designed to support continuous market access and systematic trading workflows.
“We have observed increased integration of external trading systems on the platform,” said Vittorio De Angelis, Executive Chairman of Velotrade. “The API formalizes access to those capabilities.”
De Angelis has held senior roles in capital markets and risk management at JP Morgan, Dresdner Kleinwort, and Bank of America, and has also worked in fintech and alternative lending.
About Velotrade
Velotrade is a Hong Kong-based proprietary trading firm focused on digital asset markets. The firm offers funded trading accounts ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 200,000 and provides leverage on selected digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Velotrade’s digital asset trading platform is operated by Velotrade Re Limited, a Hong Kong-registered entity incorporated in November 2025, alongside its original trade finance business, which has disbursed over USD 2.5 billion.
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