IO Trader

Based in the UK, IO Trader is a decentralized trading platform that focuses on providing advanced trading solutions including prediction markets and leverage trading capabilities for users in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in London, UK, IO Trader offers a platform for decentralized trading solutions. The company has successfully executed one deal to date and has attracted various investors during its latest funding round. The firm raised USD 3.

8 mn in May 2026 from investors including Animoca Brands, Candaq Fintech Group, Credit Scend, Everwood Capital, ViaBTC Capital, Wagmi Ventures, and Web3Labs. IO Trader specializes in decentralized trading solutions, primarily focusing on prediction markets, perpetual contracts, and price predictions. Their core offerings leverage advanced AI-driven insights to enable users to predict market trends and execute trades with leverage options of up to 100x. The platform provides an array of trading functionalities, including futures trading and a highly efficient execution engine designed to capitalize on market movements.

Users can connect directly from their wallets, maintaining control over their assets without the need for centralized exchanges. The typical client base includes individual traders and institutions engaging in cryptocurrency markets, with a geographical reach that spans various markets, particularly those with a high demand for cryptocurrency trading and decentralized finance solutions. The revenue model for IO Trader is structured around transaction fees generated from trades executed on their platform, as well as potential premium services associated with advanced trading functionalities. Each transaction is subject to fees based on the type of trade executed, contributing to the platform's revenue stream.

Their flagship services are designed to maximize profit opportunities for users, with pricing structures reflective of the competitive nature of cryptocurrency trading. The company's commitment to offering low fees is integral to attracting and retaining a diverse client base, ultimately driving revenue through increased trading volume and participation in prediction markets. In May 2026, IO Trader raised USD 3. 8 mn in venture funding to develop and combine perpetual futures, prediction markets, and event-based trading features into a unified system.

The company is focused on expanding its offerings into new geographic markets, targeting regions with high cryptocurrency trading demand. The utilized funding from the recent deal will support these initiatives.