Nasdaq BX Updates Ultra Fiber Connection Pricing
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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Summary
Nasdaq BX is changing the price for its 10Gb Ultra fiber connection starting January 2, 2026. This affects traders and firms who connect to the exchange’s data center using this high-speed link. The new pricing aims to keep things fair and up-to-date, so get ready for the update if you use this service!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
10Gb Ultra Monthly Fee Rises $2,000
If your firm uses a 10Gb Ultra fiber connection to Nasdaq BX, the monthly fee increases from $16,500 to $18,500 (a $2,000/month increase) starting January 2, 2026. The installation fee stays at $1,650.
One Fee Covers Multiple Nasdaq Affiliates
A single 10Gb Ultra fiber connection will continue to be charged one monthly fee even if it is used to access multiple Nasdaq affiliated exchanges (for example: Nasdaq Stock Market, Nasdaq Options Market, Nasdaq BX, and others). You will not be billed separate monthly fees per affiliated exchange for the same physical 10Gb Ultra connection.
Cheaper Connectivity Alternatives Remain Available
Firms that do not need ultra-low latency or large capacity can continue to use less expensive options (for example, copper, lower-throughput fiber, or third-party vendor connections) instead of buying the 10Gb Ultra product. The exchange says these alternative options remain available to customers who do not wish to purchase the 10Gb Ultra connection at the new price.
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