Cascade, the New York-based startup, has raised 15 million in funding to expand its always-on trading platform. The company provides access to cryptocurrencies, U.S. equities, and private-company assets through a single account. Its system uses a unified margin account, allowing the same capital to be applied across different asset types.
The raise was led by Polychain Capital, Variant, and Coinbase Ventures, with participation from Archetype. The investment supports Cascades aim to reshape retail trading for perpetual markets. It also reflects growing interest in crypto-native infrastructure for consumer finance.
The platform is currently invite-only. Selected depositors have early access. Cascade plans to open public access in early 2026. Users will be able to deposit and withdraw U.S. dollars directly to their bank accounts. They can hold positions continuously. The system ensures that trading is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
