BZX Follows Suit with 10 Gb Port Fee Hike
Published Date: 5/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Cboe BZX Exchange is raising the monthly fee for its 10 Gb physical ports, which traders and firms use to connect to the exchange. This change starts right away and means users will pay more each month for faster connections. If you rely on these ports, get ready for a higher bill starting now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
10 Gb Port Fee Rises to $8,500
Cboe BZX raised the monthly charge for a 10 Gb physical port from $7,500 to $8,500 per port. The change was filed on May 9, 2025 and became effective upon filing, so users paying for 10 Gb ports face the higher monthly bill immediately.
One Port Fee Covers Affiliate Access
A single monthly fee (now $8,500 for a 10 Gb port) applies per physical port regardless of how many Cboe affiliate exchanges are accessed through that one port. Users accessing multiple affiliated exchanges via the same 10 Gb port will be charged only the single monthly fee.
1 Gb Port Fee Remains $2,500
The monthly fee for a 1 Gb physical port remains $2,500 and is not changing under this filing. Market participants that choose or already use 1 Gb ports will continue to pay $2,500 per month.
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