Introducing XT Broker Program: Unlock Scalable Execution With XT Exchange
Crypto trading platforms are entering a new phase of maturity.
As markets evolve and user expectations rise, the assumptions that once defined how trading products are built are being reexamined. Building and operating a full exchange stack is no longer the default path for every platform that wants to offer market access. For many teams, execution has shifted from a point of differentiation to a source of cost, complexity, and operational risk.
In response, broker models are gaining renewed relevance. By separating front-end innovation from backend execution, broker programs allow platforms to focus on product design, strategy, and user experience while relying on dedicated infrastructure for market access.
This shift is shaping the next generation of crypto trading platforms, and it is the context in which the XT Broker Program is designed to operate.
Why Crypto Trading Platforms Are Rethinking the Exchange First Model
For much of crypto’s early history, building a trading product meant building an exchange.
- Liquidity, execution, custody, and user access were bundled together.
- Platforms competed by owning the entire stack, from matching engines to settlement.
For a time, this approach defined credibility.
That model is now under sustained pressure.
The rising cost of owning execution
Operating a full exchange infrastructure has become significantly more complex.
Beyond order books, platforms must manage continuous uptime during volatile markets, evolving compliance and monitoring expectations, custody risk, and liquidity fragmentation across venues and regions.
Each additional layer introduces fixed cost and operational risk. In many cases, these costs scale faster than user growth. Execution, once a differentiator, increasingly becomes a liability if it cannot be maintained at institutional standards.
Where platforms are choosing to compete instead
At the same time, the front end of crypto trading has diversified. Users now access markets through trading
- terminals,
- automated strategies,
- portfolio tools,
- social trading interfaces,
- and wallets with embedded execution.
These products compete on experience, workflow, and strategy design rather than on execution mechanics.
As a result, many operators are asking a different question.
Not how to build better execution, but whether owning execution is still the best use of capital, talent, and risk capacity.
This shift has renewed interest in broker models. By separating product innovation from backend execution, broker structures allow platforms to participate in trading activity without assuming the full operational and regulatory burden of running an exchange.
For the next generation of trading platforms, this separation is becoming a deliberate strategic choice.
What a Crypto Broker Program Is and What It Is Not
The term “broker program” is widely used in crypto, but often misunderstood.
It is frequently grouped with affiliate or referral programs.
In practice, the underlying mechanics are fundamentally different.
A broker program is an infrastructure relationship
At its core, a crypto broker program is an infrastructure partnership.
It allows a platform or service provider to access an exchange’s execution environment on behalf of users, while ensuring that trading activity is transparently attributed to the broker for accounting and settlement.
In this model, the broker is not introducing traffic. It is enabling trades.
A typical broker program combines three elements:
- direct execution access to markets
- attribution mechanisms that link activity to the broker
- an ongoing infrastructure relationship rather than one-off promotion
Compensation is therefore tied to real trading activity and sustained volume, not signups or conversions.
How broker programs differ from affiliates
Affiliate and referral programs are marketing constructs. Their purpose is user acquisition.
Broker programs are operational constructs. Their purpose is execution, attribution, and long-term participation in trading activity. They assume technical integration and ongoing responsibility.
How the XT Broker Program Enables API Based Trading Access
The XT Broker Program is built around this separation of responsibilities.
An infrastructure-first design
At a high level, the program allows partners to connect to XT’s trading infrastructure through API-based access.
Trades executed through these connections are attributed using a broker identification mechanism. This enables transparent tracking, reporting, and commission settlement based on actual trading behavior.
The focus is on execution access and operational clarity, not promotional performance.
Supporting Two Broker Operating Models
Professional trading businesses operate in different ways. The XT Broker Program is designed to support this diversity through two broker models aligned with common institutional workflows.
API Brokers
- Integrate XT’s execution infrastructure directly via plug-and-play APIs
- Route user orders from terminals, automated systems, or strategy platforms to XT
- Rely on XT for execution, settlement, and attribution
- Embed market access without operating a full exchange stack
Independent Brokers
- Operate managed or proprietary trading through linked sub-accounts
- Coordinate activity across teams, funds, or managed accounts
- Maintain centralized oversight while executing trades on XT
- Keep strategy and account management fully independent
Both models share the same execution foundation. The difference lies in how partners structure control, automation, and client interaction, allowing teams to choose the configuration that best fits their operating design.
Execution as a component, not a product
The objective is to allow trading platforms to integrate market access as one component of a broader product stack, rather than operating execution as a standalone business. In this way, the XT Broker Program supports platform growth without diverting focus from product design or user experience.
In this way, the XT Broker Program is positioned as a foundation supporting the next generation of crypto trading platforms.
Which Crypto Trading Businesses the XT Broker Program Is Designed For
Rather than targeting a single platform profile, the program is built for teams that operate real trading workflows and seek a more efficient way to access market execution without rebuilding a full exchange stack. This includes both established platforms and growing products that are expanding their trading functionality.
In shaping the Broker Program, XT focuses on practical trading use cases, sustainable operating models, and long-term collaboration, ensuring that partners can scale execution while remaining focused on their core product and users.
Business Models That Benefit From Broker-Based Execution
In practice, the XT Broker Program is well-suited to platforms that coordinate trading activity for users, strategies, or managed accounts, and that require reliable execution without duplicating exchange infrastructure.
The following business types commonly use broker-based execution to build or expand their trading capabilities more efficiently:
| Business Type | How They Use Execution | Why the Broker Model Fits |
| Trading terminals and aggregation platforms | Route user orders across multiple markets and tools | Access stable execution without operating a full exchange stack |
| Asset management and strategy platforms | Execute trades on behalf of client or fund accounts | Separate strategy design from execution infrastructure |
| Social and copy trading services | Coordinate group or mirrored trading activity | Maintain consistent execution and clear trade attribution |
| Automated trading and bot providers | Run continuous or high-frequency strategies | Rely on stable APIs, uptime, and accurate attribution |
| Wallets with embedded trading | Offer trading as a feature within a broader product | Enable execution without shifting focus from core functionality |
About the Program’s Intended Use
The XT Broker Program is best suited for teams that view trading execution as a core, ongoing capability within their product or service.
Participation typically involves API integration and continued use of execution infrastructure to support live trading activity. For teams building long-term trading products, the broker model offers a scalable way to access execution while preserving focus on product design, strategy, and user experience.
For use cases centered primarily on short-term promotions, traffic-driven referrals, or one-off incentives, a broker-based structure may not be the optimal fit. XT’s approach is oriented toward partners who see brokerage as part of a long-term platform strategy, rather than a temporary monetization tool.
How Broker Incentives and Commission Tiers Are Structured
In professional brokerage, incentives are designed to reinforce alignment rather than encourage volume at any cost. The XT Broker Program follows this principle by linking commission levels to sustained, verifiable trading activity rather than short-term spikes.
Why tiered commissions exist
Tiered commission structures are common in institutional brokerage because they reward consistency and operational maturity. Instead of treating all activity equally, tiering reflects a broker’s ability to maintain stable execution, reliable operations, and ongoing participation in market activity.
Within the XT Broker Program, commission tiers are calculated using rolling 30-day trading volume, ensuring that broker status reflects recent performance rather than historical peaks. These commission tiers apply consistently across both API Broker and Independent Broker models.
Broker tiers and commission structure
| Broker Tier | 30-Day Trading Volume | Commission Rate |
| VIP 1 | ≥ USD 10 million | 40% |
| VIP 2 | ≥ USD 30 million | 50% |
| VIP 3 | ≥ USD 100 million | 60% |
Progression through tiers is transparent and activity-driven. Higher tiers signal operational reliability and sustained engagement, not short-term volume acceleration.
Infrastructure matters more than percentages
Commission rates alone do not define the quality of a broker program. Incentives are only meaningful when supported by infrastructure that can sustain professional trading operations.
For this reason, the XT Broker Program places equal emphasis on execution reliability, API performance, and attribution accuracy. Stable data delivery, integration support, and dedicated account management help ensure that incentives reinforce responsible participation over time.
The objective is long-term alignment between brokers and execution infrastructure, rather than short-term optimization.
What Trading Teams Should Consider When Exploring a Broker Model
Becoming a broker represents a meaningful step in a platform’s evolution. For trading teams exploring this model, the focus is not simply on gaining access, but on how brokerage can support broader product ambitions and long-term growth.
Building on existing operational strengths
Teams that succeed as brokers typically already manage active trading workflows. They are used to monitoring execution quality, maintaining system stability, and supporting users during busy market periods.
Participation in the XT Broker Program extends these strengths rather than replacing them. It favors teams that treat integration as an ongoing capability, not a one-time setup, and that see execution quality as part of the overall user experience.
Turning responsibility into user trust
Operating as a broker also signals organizational maturity. It reflects a willingness to align with platform standards, participate in review processes, and maintain internal controls that support sustainable growth.
As users trade through broker-enabled platforms, expectations naturally rise. Transparency, responsiveness, and support become more important. Teams that approach this as an opportunity often find that brokerage strengthens user trust and clarifies their role between users and markets.
Supporting long-term platform growth
For organizations prepared to invest in stable operations and aligned incentives, brokerage can become a scalable part of their platform strategy while preserving focus on innovation and differentiation.
Where Broker-Driven Trading Infrastructure Is Headed
Crypto trading infrastructure is increasingly separating front-end experiences from backend execution. Platforms now differentiate through workflows, strategies, and interfaces, while execution consolidates around providers built to support liquidity, risk controls, and uptime at scale.
As users trade through terminals, automated systems, and embedded wallet experiences, API-first access has become the default. Modular trading stacks allow platforms to connect directly to shared execution infrastructure without rebuilding core systems, reducing operational complexity and accelerating product development.
Within this shift, exchanges evolving into infrastructure providers play a different role. The XT Broker Program reflects this direction, positioning XT as an execution and attribution layer that enables professional platforms to scale while staying focused on their own product and users.
FAQs About XT Broker Program
1. What is the XT Broker Program?
The XT Broker Program is an infrastructure partnership that allows professional trading platforms to access XT’s execution environment via API and earn commissions based on real trading activity.
2. What broker models does XT support?
XT supports two models: API Brokers, which integrate execution through APIs, and Independent Brokers, which trade through linked sub-accounts under a master account.
3. Who is eligible to join the program?
The program is designed for professional trading businesses such as trading terminals, asset managers, social trading platforms, bot providers, exchanges, and wallets with embedded trading.
4. How are broker commissions calculated?
Commissions are tiered based on rolling 30-day trading volume, with rates of 40%, 50%, and up to 60% at higher volume levels.
5. How do I apply to become an XT Broker?
Applicants register an XT account, submit a broker application, receive a Broker ID upon approval, and complete API integration to begin trading.
6. Can a broker also be an affiliate?
No. Broker and Affiliate statuses cannot coexist under the same account.
7. When are commissions paid and how is support provided?
Commissions earned on day T are typically credited from T+1 at 09:00 (UTC) and shown in the Broker Dashboard. XT Brokers receive dedicated account management, API documentation access, and ongoing technical support throughout onboarding and operation. Assistance is available via XT support channels or by email at futures@xt.com.
About XT.COM
Founded in 2018, XT.COM is a leading global digital asset trading platform, now serving over 12 million registered users across more than 200 countries and regions, with an ecosystem traffic exceeding 40 million. XT.COM crypto exchange supports 1,300+ high-quality tokens and 1,300+ trading pairs, offering a wide range of trading options, including spot trading, margin trading, and futures trading, along with a secure and reliable RWA (Real World Assets) marketplace. Guided by the vision “Xplore Crypto, Trade with Trust,” our platform strives to provide a secure, trusted, and intuitive trading experience.
