Liquid raises $18 million Series A to expand leveraged trading platform

1 articles · Updated · Fortune · Apr 28

The round was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures, K5 Global, SV Angel, AntiFund, and Sunflower Capital.
Founded by Franklyn Wang, Liquid now enables retail traders to access stocks, crypto, forex, Polymarket positions, and pre-IPO secondaries, offering up to 200x leverage in some regions.
This expansion reflects a broader trend of crypto exchanges diversifying into non-crypto assets, as retail traders increasingly seek unified platforms for multiple asset classes and 24/7 trading.

As institutions exit private markets, is Liquid just offloading growing risk to retail investors?

How will Liquid navigate US regulations that classify its core products as illegal gambling?

Can one platform truly master stocks, crypto, and prediction markets simultaneously?

How does Liquid prevent unethical trading on sensitive events like war and death?

With 200x leverage offered, what safeguards protect retail traders from catastrophic losses?

When does a trading platform targeting a 'dopamine hit' cross the line into addiction?