20 May 2026 Morgan Hayze
Velotrade Launches Universal API Integration for Crypto Funded Trading Accounts
Velotrade, the Hong Kong-headquartered crypto proprietary trading firm established by former derivatives professionals from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, and Dresdner Kleinwort, has announced the release of complete API functionality for all traders using the platform’s funded account system.
The update allows traders to directly connect custom-built trading software, algorithmic execution systems, and quantitative trading models to Velotrade accounts through a fully accessible programmatic interface. The API is now available across both evaluation and funded trading stages without additional onboarding procedures or separate approvals.
The company says the rollout is part of its long-term strategy of combining institutional trading infrastructure with the accessibility of the crypto proprietary trading sector.
Using the newly expanded API framework, traders can:
- Submit and manage trades programmatically
- Access live market and account data feeds
- Connect external trading signals and automation systems
- Build systematic and quantitative trading strategies
- Operate multi-account trading and monitoring tools
Velotrade stated that unlike many firms in the crypto prop trading space, automated trading has been supported on the platform since its launch. The company believes algorithmic traders should have unrestricted access to the same type of infrastructure commonly used within professional trading firms and hedge funds.
“We built Velotrade around the idea that talented traders should have access to professional-grade tools and capital,” said Gianluca Pizzituti, CEO and Co-Founder of Velotrade. “Opening full API connectivity across all account levels reflects that commitment.”
Before founding Velotrade, Pizzituti worked on the equity derivatives desk at Dresdner Kleinwort in London and later operated a proprietary high-frequency trading business focused on FX and equity indices in Singapore. The company’s original trade finance operations later surpassed USD 2.5 billion in global disbursements before the launch of its crypto prop trading division in 2026.
According to Velotrade, traders using the API remain subject to the same risk management structure applied to manual traders, including daily drawdown limits and maximum account loss thresholds. The firm stated that users are responsible for ensuring automated systems comply with account parameters at all times.
The API launch further expands a crypto-focused trading model that already includes:
- No consistency requirements
- No restrictions on weekend positions
- No limitations during major market news events
- Rapid payout processing in USDC and USDT
- Trading conditions designed specifically for crypto volatility
“The demand for automated crypto trading infrastructure continues to grow rapidly,” said Vittorio De Angelis, Executive Chairman of Velotrade. “This release gives traders the ability to deploy advanced execution and systematic trading strategies directly into funded accounts.”
Prior to joining Velotrade, Vittorio De Angelis worked extensively in derivatives and risk management, building experience across firms such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, and Dresdner Kleinwort.
About Velotrade
Velotrade is a Hong Kong-based crypto proprietary trading firm offering funded crypto trading accounts ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 200,000. The platform provides leverage of up to 6x on Bitcoin and Ethereum and operates under Velotrade Re Limited, a separate Hong Kong entity established in November 2025. The broader Velotrade group also operates an international trade finance business that has processed more than USD 2.5 billion in disbursements globally.
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