High-Frequency Traders Say They Have “No Choice” But to Pay Trump $100,000 a Month for Early Access to His Posts
High-frequency trading firms report paying $100,000 monthly for prioritized access to social media posts from Donald Trump.
Sources (5)
- Commentary: Trump's selling Wall Street early access to his Truth Social posts is ethically repugnant, but might be legal Los Angeles Times · 46d ago
- High-Frequency Traders Say They Have "No Choice" But to Pay Trump $100,000 a Month for Early Access to His Posts 24/7 Wall St. · 46d ago
- Instant Access to Trump’s Thoughts Now Costs $100,000 a Month Mother Jones · 46d ago
- Why Wall Street Firms Are Paying $100,000 a Month for a Fast Track to Trump Posts WSJ · 46d ago
- High-Frequency Traders Say They Have “No Choice” But to Pay Trump $100,000 a Month for Early Access to His Posts Yahoo Finance · 46d ago
What happened
Wall Street firms are securing early access to social media content published by Donald Trump through a monthly payment arrangement of $100,000. Traders characterize the subscription as a necessary expenditure to maintain competitive speeds within the market.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, 24/7 Wall St., and Yahoo Finance highlights the emergence of this revenue model tied to Truth Social posts. The reporting explores both the operational rationale behind the payments and the broader questions regarding the ethical implications of this access.
Discussions regarding the legality of this arrangement remain ongoing, as identified by the Los Angeles Times. Future reports will likely focus on regulatory scrutiny and the impact this information flow has on high-frequency trading activity.
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Questions people are asking
How much does early access to the posts cost?
The subscription fee is $100,000 per month.
Why are trading firms paying for this access?
According to coverage, traders indicate they have no choice but to pay to secure a fast track to the content.
Is the practice considered legal?
The Los Angeles Times notes that while some describe the practice as ethically repugnant, the legality of selling this access is a subject of debate.
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