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How to Test Latency on Your QuantVPS

Test and verify your QuantVPS latency to Rithmic, Polymarket, Tradovate, and IBKR. Learn how our Chicago-based servers deliver 0–1 ms execution speed for algorithmic traders.

At QuantVPS, our infrastructure is strategically deployed across Chicago, New York, London and Dublin to ensure optimal proximity to major trading networks and prediction market APIs.

Hostnames last verified: July 2026.

  • Chicago: Rithmic, Tradovate, IBKR, Kalshi

  • Dublin: Polymarket (CLOB)

  • London: Forex & CFDs

  • New York: NYSE, NASDAQ

This geographic optimization enables true ultra-low latency, giving traders a professional-grade execution edge.


How to Test Your Latency


Step #1: Open Command Prompt

  1. Click Start

  2. Type cmd

  3. Click Command Prompt


Step #2: Run Ping Tests

Copy and paste each command below into the Command Prompt and press Enter:

Provider

Location

Command

Rithmic

Chicago

ping ritmz01001.01.rithmic.com

Tradovate

Chicago

ping live.tradovateapi.com

IBKR

Chicago

ping api.ibkr.com

Kalshi

Chicago

ping api.elections.kalshi.com

Polymarket (CLOB)

Dublin

ping clob.polymarket.com

Tip: Run each test for ~10–15 seconds for a stable average.


Step #3: Read the Results

After running each ping, you'll see output like this:

Reply from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=xxx

Focus on this value:

Metric

What It Means

time=1ms

Your latency to that provider

0–1 ms

Excellent (Chicago optimized)

1–5 ms

Very good

10–30 ms

Expected for international routing (Dublin)


Step #4: Stop the Test

Press Ctrl + C to stop the ping and view a summary:

  • Average = your true latency

  • Packet loss = should be 0%


Why Latency Matters

Benefit

Description

Faster Execution

React instantly to market movements

Smoother Order Flow

Reduced packet loss, more consistent fills

Better Stability

Reliable automation & multi-account trading

Optimized Setup

Pre-configured for all supported platforms


Latency Expectations

Provider

Hostname

Location

Typical Latency

Optimized by QuantVPS

Rithmic

ritmz01001.01.rithmic.com

Chicago

0–1 ms

Yes

Tradovate

live.tradovateapi.com

Chicago

0–1 ms

Yes

IBKR

api.ibkr.com

Chicago

0–3 ms

Yes

Kalshi

api.elections.kalshi.com

Chicago

0–3 ms

Yes

Polymarket (CLOB)

clob.polymarket.com

Dublin

~10–30 ms*

Yes


Need Assistance?

Our support team is available 24/7. If you have any questions or run into issues, open a support ticket from your QuantVPS dashboard and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

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