Trading with a Data Edge
OnetwOMarkets Bolsters Trading Platform with Enhanced Data and Over 250 Real-Time Instruments
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Onetwomarkets says it “integrated cutting-edge technology to enhance its data infrastructure,” describing its approach as aligned with an industry shift toward “real-time data processing and low-latency environments” for traders seeking “competitive advantages.”
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The articles add that Onetwomarkets supports its broad offering “catering to a diverse user base with growing demands,” positioning the firm as a “prominent player” in the local trading/forex market.
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Beyond diversification, Onetwomarkets claims its >250-instrument coverage helps traders “mitigate risk” and “implement diverse trading strategies,” emphasizing practical use cases for having options across markets.
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The platform further argues that its tick-data handling infrastructure is intended to ensure traders receive the “most accurate and up-to-date information,” linking the technical design directly to data quality, not only speed.
Johannesburg-based brokerage Onetwomarkets has announced a major upgrade to its data infrastructure, claiming it can now process trades in as little as 0.5 milliseconds — a 99% speed improvement from the 50ms execution times it reported just two months ago in April 2026. The platform now supports more than 250 trading instruments, spanning forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies, according to Barchart.
The announcement targets the growing segment of algorithmic and high-frequency retail traders in South Africa, where the forex market hit $4.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $7.1 billion by 2034, according to Markets Financial Content.
From 50ms to 0.5ms: The Speed Upgrade Explained
In April 2026, Onetwomarkets reported average execution times of 50 milliseconds. By June 20, the company claims that number dropped to 0.5ms — putting it in range of institutional-grade trading infrastructure. For context, industry benchmark providers like TradingFXVPS consider 0.30ms the gold standard for professional connectivity, according to Barchart.
Analysts note that speeds under 1ms typically require physical colocation inside data centers like Equinix, or the use of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) optimization — a method that finds the fastest internet routes for data. Onetwomarkets has not publicly disclosed which approach it uses. Critics also warn that while internal processing may be 0.5ms, the "last mile" delay from a home trader's connection can be far higher, potentially making the speed gain invisible to the average user.
250+ Instruments Give Traders More Ways to Hedge
Onetwomarkets now lists over 250 tradeable instruments. These include 45 currency pairs — specifically highlighting Asian crosses like USD/THB and USD/MYR — alongside commodities, global indices, and cryptocurrencies. The company says this breadth helps traders "mitigate risk" by spreading exposure across different markets, according to Markets Financial Content.
The platform added 15 new instruments in the year leading up to April 2026 alone. For South African traders, the ability to hedge a ZAR-based forex position using a global index or commodity on the same platform — and at low latency — represents a practical shift from what was previously only available to institutional desks.
Tick Data at the Core of Onetwomarkets' Technical Pitch
At the heart of the upgrade is Onetwomarkets' ability to handle large volumes of "tick data" — a record of every single price change in a market. The company says its infrastructure delivers "the most accurate and up-to-date information" by processing this data in real time. Tick data is essential for scalpers and algorithmic traders who act on price moves measured in fractions of a cent, according to Barchart.
The firm frames its technical build as part of a broader industry shift toward "real-time data processing and low-latency environments." With global forex turnover hitting a record $9.6 trillion daily in May 2025, the demand for brokers that can keep up with that volume at the retail level has grown sharply. Onetwomarkets, which now serves over 400,000 traders worldwide, is positioning this upgrade as its answer to that demand.
Regulators and Rivals Will Put Claims to the Test
South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is ramping up scrutiny under the incoming Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill in 2026. The new rules shift focus from simple licensing to "consumer outcomes" — meaning regulators will ask whether brokers actually deliver the speed and fair pricing they advertise, not just whether they hold a license.
The upgrade also puts competitive pressure on other local brokers like EasyEquities, whose retail execution speeds reportedly exceed 100ms. Compared to global rivals like Exness, eToro, and OANDA, Onetwomarkets is betting that raw speed and instrument variety can carve out a niche — especially as eToro's CEO recently pointed to a broader industry move toward 24/7 markets and AI-driven trading as the next frontier.
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