Jump Crypto

Introduction

Jump Crypto is the cryptocurrency division of Jump Trading Group, a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm founded in 1999. Specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency trading (HFT) across traditional and digital assets, Jump Trading employs over 1,600 people globally and trades in futures, options, equities, and cryptocurrencies.

Jump Crypto, established as a formal entity in September 2021, focuses on Web3 infrastructure development, investments, trading, and market-making to support blockchain ecosystems. It positions itself as a builder of decentralized networks, emphasizing open-source projects and community-driven innovation.

Infrastructure Development

• Firedancer: High-performance Solana validator client
• DoubleZero: Private networking for blockchains; raised $28M at $400M valuation
• Wormhole: Cross-chain bridge; Jump backed $320M hack recovery
• Pyth Network: Real-time DeFi oracle
• Shelby and Others: Contributions to Cosmos and Zilliqa ecosystems
• In June 2025, Jump's security team disclosed a CosmWasm vulnerability, preventing chain halts

How Jump Contributes to DoubleZero

Jump has spent over a decade building ultra-low-latency networks for high-frequency trading, where every microsecond matters.

As DoubleZero's first network and engineering contributor, DoubleZero is now applying that same precision to crypto, designing a transport layer purpose-built for modern blockchains and internet capital markets. Jump’s Firedancer may also integrate DoubleZero which in extension opens DoubleZero for more access by validators.