James Putra is Senior Vice President and Head of Product at TradeStation Group, where he is leading the charge to reinvent how traders interact with markets. With more than 20 years of experience across US brokerage (stocks, options, and futures), trading platforms, and crypto markets, he is now focused on harnessing AI to build the next generation of trading experiences — reshaping how traders make decisions, manage risk, and gain back time.

Over his career, James has played pivotal roles in launching trading innovations, from pioneering crypto brokerage infrastructure to helping launch the Miami Bull as a fintech landmark and symbol of Miami’s rise as a global hub. His vantage point blends brokerage depth, crypto expertise, and AI leadership — giving him a unique perspective on the future of markets.

James is a regular speaker at leading industry forums including Bitcoin Miami, the Options Industry Conference, LA Blockchain Summit, and The Trading Show Chicago. In 2021, he was recognized as “Most Impactful Fintech Executive” at the Benzinga Global Fintech Awards.