Cboe Exchange Boosts Fees for Speedy Data Ports
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
Cboe EDGX Exchange is raising the monthly fee for its 10 Gb physical ports starting now. This change affects traders and firms using these high-speed connections, meaning they'll pay more each month for faster access. The new fees kick in immediately, so users should be ready for the updated costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
10 Gb Port Fee Rises $1,000/Month
If your firm uses a 10 Gb physical port to connect to Cboe EDGX, the monthly fee increases from $7,500 to $8,500 per port. The change was filed on March 13, 2025 and is effective upon filing, so the higher monthly charge applies immediately.
Single Port Fee Covers Affiliates
A single monthly fee of $8,500 will continue to be charged per 10 Gb physical port even if that one port accesses multiple Cboe affiliate exchanges. The Exchange says only one monthly fee applies per port regardless of how many affiliated exchanges are accessed through that port.
1 Gb Port Fee Remains Unchanged
The monthly fee for a 1 Gb physical port remains at $2,500 per port and is not changing under this filing. Firms with modest capacity needs can continue to choose the 1 Gb port option or obtain access via third-party resellers.
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