TradeStation launches EU-regulated brokerage platform

TradeStation, a U.S.-based online broker, announced it has launched an EU-regulated brokerage platform that extends its trading software and account services to residents across the 27-member European Union.

The new platform will operate under an EU-licensed entity and follow national supervisory rules and EU law, including MiFID II requirements for investor protection. Accounts opened through the service will be subject to client asset segregation, transaction reporting, mandated disclosures and suitability assessments for different client classifications.

European users will have access to TradeStation’s execution technology, advanced charting and algorithmic trading tools. The service supports online account opening and offers web and mobile interfaces aligned with the firm’s existing desktop platform.

The offering includes market access and order types comparable to TradeStation’s U.S. tools. The company plans to support multiple funding methods and to provide customer service in several EU languages to serve investors across member states.

TradeStation will maintain custody arrangements and operational controls that meet EU standards for client asset protection. The platform will comply with best execution obligations and other regulatory requirements tied to cross-border service delivery.

The product scope goes beyond basic equities trading to include derivatives and structured order types aimed at active traders and algorithmic strategies. Institutional and intermediary relationships will be handled by local teams and compliance functions established to monitor services across jurisdictions.

The launch follows a trend of non-EU brokers setting up EU-compliant operations to serve European clients under MiFID II and national rules. TradeStation’s platform makes its trading technology available to both self-directed retail clients and professional traders operating under EU regulatory protections.