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Payward acquires NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion

PRIVATESep 26, 2026

Acquiring Company

Payward

Acquired Company

NinjaTrader

CheyenneChicagoInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesFinance

Description

Payward has acquired U.S. futures brokerage platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion. This acquisition is part of Payward's strategy to build a full-service financial infrastructure. The company is also in the final stages of acquiring a Europe-based bank. Payward aims to expand its offerings beyond its digital-asset exchange roots.

Company Information

Company

Payward

Location

1603 Capitol Ave.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

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Frequently asked

Who acquired NinjaTrader?

NinjaTrader was acquired by Payward, based in Cheyenne. The deal was reported on September 26, 2026. Payward is privately held and operates in Information Technology.

When did Payward acquire NinjaTrader?

Payward's acquisition of NinjaTrader was reported on September 26, 2026. Payward has acquired U.S. futures brokerage platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion. This acquisition is part of Payward's strategy to build a full-service financial infrastructure. The company is also in the final stages of acquiring a Europe-based bank. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does NinjaTrader do?

NinjaTrader is a leading futures trading platform and brokerage that empowers over 1.8 million users globally with advanced tools and low-cost access to the markets. It is privately held, operating in Financial Services, and is based in Chicago.

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