Cesar Herrera
CEO
Upstream
Upstream is a trading app for digital securities, providing a platform for investors to access and trade tokenized assets. The platform aims to increase market access and liquidity for a variety of alternative investments.
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
- Web3 & NFTs
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional stock exchanges often have limited trading hours, longer settlement times, and restricted access for global investors, creating inefficiencies and barriers to entry. Existing systems may also lack the advanced technology needed for real-time trading and transparent order execution.
Solution
Upstream provides a blockchain-powered global stock trading app that offers extended trading hours and direct exchange access. As a MERJ Exchange market, Upstream enables users to trade stocks, options, and warrants with real-time quotes, trades, and settlements. The platform removes intermediaries, allowing investors to deposit, buy, and sell securities using various payment methods, including digital currency. Upstream's smart-contract-powered exchange ensures transparent order books and prevents market manipulations like short selling and payment for order flow.
Target Audience
Upstream targets global investors seeking access to U.S. and international companies, as well as companies looking to expand their investor base and increase liquidity through dual listings and IPOs.
Features
- 20 hours a day, 5 days a week trading hours
- Real-time trading and instant settlements
- Transparent level 2 orderbook powered by cryptographic technologies
- Direct access to the exchange and trading app
- Digital currency and USD funding ramps
- Streamlined KYC/AML compliance checks
- Support for trading stocks, options, warrants and collectibles
- Digital coupon NFTs to reward shareholders
- Integration with Stripe Climate for carbon removal unit purchases