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.
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
Click Start
Type cmd
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 | ✅ |
Tradovate | live.tradovateapi.com | Chicago | 0–1 ms | ✅ |
IBKR | api.ibkr.com | Chicago | 0–3 ms | ✅ |
Kalshi | api.elections.kalshi.com | Chicago | 0–3 ms | ✅ |
Polymarket (CLOB) | clob.polymarket.com | Dublin | ~10–30 ms* | ✅ |
🤝 Need Assistance?
If you’d like us to verify your setup or latency, our team can confirm routing, performance, and optimization for your specific trading setup.