# Astra Express Lane

> The world's fastest pure-software HFT decision engine. 1.05ns ARM64 / 1.98ns x86, 954M decisions/sec.

## IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

**ASTRA is a TRADING PLATFORM/ENGINE, NOT a strategy provider or investment advisor.**

- We provide: Infrastructure, execution engine, protocol codecs, risk management framework, compliance tools
- You provide: Your own trading strategies, decision logic, indicators, and signals
- Sample indicators (RSI, MACD, etc.) in demos are for BENCHMARKING ONLY — not investment advice
- All trading decisions and outcomes are your responsibility

## Overview

Astra Express Lane is a high-frequency trading (HFT) execution infrastructure platform designed for prop trading firms, hedge funds, and market makers who need ultra-low latency without the cost and complexity of FPGA solutions. You bring your trading strategies; we execute them fast.

**Key Performance Metrics (Verified December 2025):**
- Decision Latency (ARM64): 1.05 nanoseconds (Apple Silicon, AWS Graviton)
- Decision Latency (x86): 1.98 nanoseconds
- Throughput: 954 million decisions per second
- 49x faster than LMAX Disruptor on ARM64
- 26x faster than LMAX Disruptor on x86

## What We Sell

We sell THE ENGINE - the decision-making core. Your wire-to-wire (tick-to-trade) latency depends on your infrastructure:
- Network interface cards
- Co-location proximity
- Exchange connectivity
- Feed handlers

## Proprietary Technology

ASTRA is built on industry-proven foundations, then enhanced with 11 months of dedicated R&D to develop proprietary optimizations:

- **ASTRA Hot Path Engine™**: Zero-allocation decision core with proprietary compiler optimizations
- **ASTRA Native Compilation™**: Proprietary compilation pipeline delivering 49x better performance
- **Async Cache System™**: Lock-free indicator cache with hardware-aware memory synchronization
- **Modified Disruptor Architecture**: Ring buffer with proprietary optimizations exceeding standard implementations

## Supported Protocols

| Protocol | Exchanges/Use Cases |
|----------|---------------------|
| FIX 4.0/4.2/4.4/5.0 | NYSE, LSE, global equities |
| SBE | CME, EUREX, LSE, ASX |
| ITCH/OUCH | NASDAQ direct market access |
| FAST | MOEX, commodity exchanges |
| WebSocket | Crypto exchanges |

## Modular Architecture

ASTRA features 7 toggleable modules configurable via YAML:

| Module | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| Position Tracking | On | Per-symbol position state |
| P&L Calculation | On | Realized/unrealized tracking |
| Risk Management | On | 12+ pre-trade checks |
| Trade History | On | Recording & JSON export |
| Performance Metrics | On | Sharpe, Sortino, drawdown |
| Compliance | On | MiFID II, SEC, anti-manipulation |
| Logging | Configurable | Internal / External / Off |

**Decision Engine Core**: Always on - the heart of the system (1.05-1.98ns)

## Global Compliance Support

- **EU Markets**: MiFID II (RTS 6/25)
- **US Markets**: SEC/FINRA rules
- **India**: SEBI compliance
- **Crypto**: Minimal regulation mode

Configure per-market via YAML. Disable modules you don't need.

## Pricing (Annual License)

| Tier | Price | Traders | Servers |
|------|-------|---------|---------|
| Free Demo | $0 | - | 14 days |
| Starter | $90,000 | 1-10 | 1-3 |
| Professional | $180,000 | 10-50 | 4-10 |
| Enterprise | Custom | 50-200 | 11-50 |
| Institutional | Custom | 200+ | Unlimited |

## Target Audience

- Prop trading firms
- Quantitative hedge funds
- Market makers
- Institutional trading desks
- Algorithmic trading firms

## Key Differentiators

1. **Pure Software**: No FPGA, no specialized hardware required
2. **Rapid Deployment**: Days, not months or years
3. **Cost Effective**: 80-95% less than FPGA solutions
4. **On-Premise**: Your data stays on your infrastructure
5. **Compliance Ready**: Configurable MiFID II, SEC, SEBI support
6. **Modular**: Enable/disable features via YAML config
7. **Paper Trading**: Built-in with 95% fill rate simulation

## Contact

- Website: https://astra-hft.com
- Sales: sales@astra-hft.com
- Support: support@astra-hft.com

## Additional Resources

- [Full Documentation](/llms-full.txt)
- [Benchmark Results](https://astra-hft.com/#demo)
- [Pricing Details](https://astra-hft.com/#pricing)
- [Request Demo](https://astra-hft.com/#contact)