Ultra-Low-Latency Trading Starts in Chicago and New York
At QuantVPS, every trading server is hosted inside Chicago-area financial data centers, physically close to the CME exchange gateways and major trading networks like Rithmic, Tradovate, IBKR, and more.
This close proximity enables true 0–1 ms latency, giving traders the same network speed advantages as professional firms — critical for algorithmic, discretionary, and high-frequency trading.
Why Latency Matters ⚡
When you place or modify an order, every millisecond counts. Lower latency means:
Faster execution: React instantly to price changes and volatility.
Smoother order flow: Minimal packet loss ensures consistent fills.
Better stability: Consistent performance for automated and multi-account systems.
Optimized configuration: QuantVPS servers are already tuned for NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Tradovate, and IBKR— no manual optimization required.
Our infrastructure is purpose-built for speed, reliability, and consistency, letting your trading platform focus entirely on performance, not network tuning.
How to Test Your Latency
You can quickly measure your VPS latency to each data provider using the built-in Windows Command Prompt.
Step 1 — Open Command Prompt
Click Start → Search “cmd” → Open Command Prompt.
Step 2 — Run Ping Tests
Rithmic
ping ritmz01001.01.rithmic.com
Tradovate
ping live.tradovateapi.com
IBKR (Interactive Brokers)
ping api.ibkr.com
Step 3 — Interpret the Results
After each test, you’ll see key metrics:
Round-trip time (ms): Your network latency to that provider. QuantVPS averages 0–1 ms within Chicago.
No Manual Tuning Required
All QuantVPS environments are pre-configured for optimal routing and minimal jitter. You don’t need to adjust firewalls, Windows settings, or NinjaTrader configurations — everything is already optimized for Rithmic, Tradovate, and IBKR connectivity.
Your server is located exactly where your data needs to be — inside Chicago’s trading infrastructure — giving you the speed edge to compete like a professional.
Summary
Provider | Hostname | Typical Latency (Chicago) | Optimized By QuantVPS |
Rithmic | ritmz01001.01.rithmic.com | 0–1 ms | ✅ |
Tradovate | live.tradovateapi.com | 0–1 ms | ✅ |
IBKR (Interactive Brokers) | api.ibkr.com | 0–3 ms | ✅ |
🤝 Need Assistance?
If any part of the setup feels unclear, the QuantVPS team is happy to help. If you’d like us to verify your environment from our side, feel free to open a support ticket and get connected with the team: https://www.quantvps.com/