eSignal

What eSignal does

eSignal is a Windows-based desktop trading and charting platform that serves active day traders, long-term investors, and technical analysis enthusiasts globally. It is operated as a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a Fortune 500 financial infrastructure company, and is powered by the ICE Consolidated Feed, which provides access to more than 25 million instruments from over 600 data sources across 300+ venues.

The platform's core product is a customizable charting workstation that supports proprietary EFS (eSignal Formula Script) studies, Advanced GET technical analysis tools, and direct execution routing via broker integrations with Interactive Brokers, FXCM, and Rithmic. eSignal monetizes through a three-tier subscription model — Classic ($71/month), Signature ($241/month), and Elite ($493/month) — supplemented by an ecosystem of 40+ add-ons priced from $8 to $225/month, including the ICE XL Excel integration and specialized market scanners.

The business operates from four offices in New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai, with declared market coverage spanning the United States, Canada, Japan, China, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the UAE, and Malaysia. Recent strategic signals point to portfolio consolidation rather than expansion: the QCharts product was discontinued in October 2023, and the public API has been retired, narrowing the platform's extensibility surface in favor of closed, integrated workflows.

Name

eSignal

Legal name

eSignal

Website

https://esignal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

eSignal is a Windows desktop trading and charting platform owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), serving active day traders, long-term investors, and technical analysis enthusiasts worldwide via tiered subscriptions and broker execution integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayward

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (Core): Monthly or annual subscription tiers for desktop trading software with varying levels of data (delayed vs real-time) and analytical tools. Three tiers: Classic (delayed data), Signature (real-time data), and Elite (real-time + Advanced GET indicators)
2. Add-on Subscriptions: Additional monthly subscriptions for specialized tools and data including AbleTrend ($199/mo), Bollinger Bands Toolkit ($25/mo), Fundamental Data ($8/mo), Harmonic Pattern Collection ($120/mo), and numerous others ranging from free to $225/mo
3. Exchange Data Fees: Additional fees for real-time exchange data entitlements beyond base subscription, with over 1,100 entitlement options and 600+ sources available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eSignal is a Windows desktop stock charting and trading platform that delivers real-time and delayed market data across global equities, futures, forex, and options markets. It offers tiered subscription packages (Classic, Signature, Elite) with progressive access to advanced charting, 100+ technical indicators, custom scripting via EFS, Advanced GET proprietary indicators, broker integration, and an ecosystem of add-ons including the ICE XL Excel add-in.

Product overview

eSignal is a stock charting and trading platform offered as three distinct subscription packages (Classic, Signature, Elite) with a tiered architecture based on data delivery type (delayed vs real-time) and analytical capabilities. The Classic tier provides 15-minute delayed data with basic charting; Signature adds real-time streaming data, back-testing, and advanced analysis tools; Elite further includes Advanced GET proprietary indicators. The platform supports over 25 million instruments across equities, futures, forex, and options through ICE Consolidated Feeds. Additional capabilities are extended through the ICE XL Excel add-in, 40+ third-party add-ons, and broker integrations with Interactive Brokers, FXCM, and Rithmic. The platform requires Windows OS and is not Mac-compatible.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eSignal Classic: Delayed data package with 15-minute delayed intraday data, advanced charting, and customizable studies. Includes stocks, futures, forex coverage and up to 500 symbols.
• eSignal Signature
• eSignal Elite
• ICE XL

Products and services

• eSignal Classic

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Interactive BrokerscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated broker partner allowing eSignal users to link their Interactive Brokers account for direct trading execution within the eSignal platform. Supported via API-driven integration.
• FXCMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated broker partner for forex and CFD trading. eSignal users can connect their FXCM account to execute trades directly from the charting platform.
• RithmiccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated futures broker providing low-latency trade execution connectivity. Rithmic delivers direct market access to futures exchanges through eSignal.
• ICE Data ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationParent company Intercontinental Exchange's data infrastructure powering eSignal's market data. Provides 25M+ instruments, 600+ sources, and 300+ venues through the ICE Consolidated Feed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ProRealTime: European-headquartered charting and trading platform with real-time data and broker integration. Comparable to eSignal in horizontal retail focus with international market coverage.
• TradingView: Leading retail charting and trading platform offering web-based, cross-device access to markets with social and analytics features. Directly competes with eSignal on charting, real-time data, and technical analysis for active traders.
• MetaTrader (MetaQuotes): Dominant forex/CFD trading platform with deep broker integration and algorithmic trading capabilities. Competes with eSignal in forex coverage and broker-linked execution.
• TradeStation: Multi-asset trading platform with proprietary charting, real-time data, and direct brokerage services. Competes head-to-head with eSignal's Signature and Elite tiers on tools and data.
• Thinkorswim (Charles Schwab): Desktop trading platform with advanced charting, options analytics, and broker integration. Comparable to eSignal in targeting active traders with bundled data and analysis tools.
• TC2000: Long-standing US retail charting and trading platform with strong technical analysis focus. Direct competitor in the same price band and customer segment as eSignal Classic/Signature.
• NinjaTrader: Futures-focused trading platform with advanced charting, back-testing, and broker integration. Comparable to eSignal in serving active futures traders with execution integration.

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg Terminal: Institutional-grade market data, analytics, and trading workstation. Overlaps with eSignal on market data and analytics but targets professional/institutional users at a much higher price point.
• Refinitiv Eikon (LSEG): Professional market data and trading terminal offering comprehensive analytics. Overlaps with eSignal in global market data and advanced charting but is aimed at enterprise/professionals.

Emerging players

• MultiCharts: Trading platform emphasizing back-testing, automation, and technical analysis. Comparable to eSignal for serious technical traders seeking advanced scripting and strategy-building capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eSignalChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/eSignal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/12430

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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