Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer based in New York, announced its acceptance as a Nasdaq Exchange Member, enhancing its presence in the US financial market and advancing its development of a comprehensive brokerage infrastructure. This membership allows Alpaca direct access to Nasdaq's order book, enabling streamlined trading capabilities across various markets, including stocks, ETFs, options, and fixed income. The milestone complements Alpaca's existing memberships with the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation and the Options Clearing Corporation, reinforcing its status as a recognized market participant. CEO & Co-Founder Yoshi Yokokawa emphasized that the Nasdaq membership bolsters Alpaca's commitment to providing flexible, reliable, and trustworthy brokerage infrastructure to its partners. Backed by significant global investors and with over USD170 million in funding, Alpaca aims to empower its partners with robust trading solutions, although it advises investors of the inherent risks associated with trading activities and the importance of considering their investment objectives carefully.