Strong Financial Performance
Virtu earned $0.82 of adjusted EPS on $6.1 million per day of adjusted net trading income. The company generated a 55% EBITDA margin and $215 million of EBITDA on an adjusted basis.
Growth in Crypto and Options
The company reported strong performance in crypto options and ETF block. Spot Bitcoin ETF volumes were up about 2% compared to Q2, and new spot Ethereum ETFs are trading about 50% to 60% as many shares as the spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Expansion and Client Wins
Virtu expanded its client base with new client wins in Virtu Execution Services (VES) and increased adoption of its new switcher algo. Additionally, it is broadening its distribution and capabilities in ETF block trading.
Share Repurchase Program
Virtu repurchased 1.7 million shares at an average price of $20.80 per share during the quarter, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.