Ostium

Ostium is a leveraged trading platform for currencies, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies that uses an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain (Arbitrum) for settlement while enabling full self-custody. Unlike traditional FX platforms, Ostium offers instant trading with no sign-up requirements, access to up to 200x leverage, and transparent fee structures. The platform allows traders to access global markets with the speed and accessibility of decentralized finance, with support for trading S&P 500, Gold, Euros, Silver, Yen, and various cryptocurrencies all from a single interface. Ostium also offers additional features like staking with yields on USDC, automated trading strategies, and a Telegram bot for trade automation.