Description

Shadow Exchange is a next-generation cryptocurrency marketplace that blends high-performance trading infrastructure with privacy-first design principles. It offers limit and market orders, advanced derivatives, spot trading, and a modular API suite for algorithmic strategies. The platform is architected to minimize information leakage while maintaining compliance through selective disclosure and optional KYC tiers for institutional services.

Key features

Speed & Reliability

Low-latency matching engine, multi-region redundancy, and continuous monitoring to keep uptime high and slippage low for large orders.

Privacy & Order Obfuscation

Optional private order pools, delayed order revelation, and on-chain batching reduce traceability for traders who prioritize confidentiality.

Security

Cold-storage vaults, hardware security modules (HSM), multi-party computation (MPC) options, and routine third-party audits protect user assets and keys.

Institutional Tools

FIX/REST APIs, advanced order types, margin and derivatives desks, and personalized onboarding for liquidity providers.

Fees & Supported Assets

Shadow Exchange uses a transparent maker-taker fee schedule and competitive discounts for high-volume traders and market makers. The platform supports major fiat rails and a wide range of crypto assets — BTC, ETH, stablecoins, and selected layer-2 tokens — with new listings through a careful review process.

How it works

  1. Create an account and choose a custody option (non-custodial or custodial)
  2. Complete optional KYC for higher limits and institutional features
  3. Deposit assets via supported fiat or crypto rails
  4. Trade with the web or API interface; withdraw to your chosen wallet

Getting started

Sign up, explore the demo market, and connect your wallet or bank. For algorithmic traders, generate API keys with permission scopes and IP whitelisting. New users are encouraged to enable 2FA and review the security checklist before funding large balances.

Troubleshooting & Support

Shadow Exchange maintains 24/7 support via chat and email, an extensive knowledge base, and community channels. For deposit issues, always provide transaction hashes and screenshots. For account recovery, follow the documented process requiring identity verification and escrowed recovery tokens if you elected non-custodial recovery options.

Closing notes

Shadow Exchange aims to give traders the tools they need to operate at speed without sacrificing privacy or security. Whether you're building trading infrastructure or executing a single order, the platform provides the building blocks — from low-latency matching to institutional-grade custody — to trade with confidence.