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Direct Trading Technologies
An online trading brokerage specializing in currencies, CFD’s and commodities trading
About Direct Trading Technologies
Direct Trading Technologies (DTT) operates as a global online brokerage firm providing access to trade in a range of financial instruments. The company was founded in 2012 by Walid Ead, who currently serves as CEO. Mr. Ead's background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance and prior roles at Forex Capital Markets and as a trader at Goldenberg Hehmeyer, experiences which directly inform the company's strategic focus on the forex and trading markets. Michael Mirarchi is a co-founder and has held executive roles within the company, contributing over 15 years of experience in institutional sales and trading technology.
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The firm's business model centers on providing execution-only dealing services for Forex, Contracts for Differences (CFDs), precious metals, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. It primarily generates revenue from spreads on transactions, with some account types being commission-free. DTT serves a client base that includes individual traders, professional and institutional clients, and entities seeking white-label brokerage solutions. The company has pursued a global expansion strategy, establishing a presence in the Middle East, obtaining an FCA license in the UK in 2018 to serve professional clients, and launching a Latin American division, DTT Español, in Panama.
DTT provides its clients with access to the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and DTTPro trading platforms, which are available on various devices. These platforms offer a suite of tools including charting packages, technical analysis indicators, and support for automated trading via Expert Advisors. The company also developed DTT-Plus, a portal for clients offering research, news, and analysis, and DTT-Network, an application for analyzing the trading activity of other traders and fund managers. In April 2025, the company launched DTTPro as its dedicated fintech arm, offering turnkey white-label brokerage solutions that include the trading platform, CRM, risk management tools, and operational support like banking and liquidity connections.
A significant event in the company's recent history occurred in March 2025, when the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) placed restrictions on its UK entity, Direct Trading Technologies UK Ltd. The regulator cited failures to meet required standards, specifically noting concerns about systems and controls to prevent financial crime, poor governance, and a lack of cooperation after an employee allegedly falsified audit documents. The FCA's action prevented the UK firm from conducting regulated activities and required it to close open positions and secure client funds.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 52
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 29.7/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi
- Sector
- Fintech, Crypto Exchange, Cefi, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech, uk is8 financial services
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | May 2022 | $10M | $40M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
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Latest recorded traffic for Direct Trading Technologies is 290 monthly website visits, up 93.3% over the last three months. Direct Trading Technologies's team declined 7.1% over the past year.
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