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High-frequency trading

Recorded year2005

Algorithms trade in microseconds and soon handle most stock volume.

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Built on

DRAM memory chipRecorded · 1970requires
Low-loss optical fibreRecorded · 1970enables
Electronic stock exchangeRecorded · 1971enables
MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires

Led to

No connections of this kind are recorded.

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.