Changelog

What changed in each release of the bridge. Every update reaches every customer.

75 releases since v1.0.0

v1.8

6 releases · 16 changes · 1.8.0 to 1.8.5

  1. v1.8.5Dealing Desk UpgradesLatest1
    • Dealing Desk

      A live ticker tape, time and sales, two tickets side by side, take profit and stop loss, and quick sizes.

  2. v1.8.4Dealing Desk1
    • Dealing Desk

      Trade on your risk accounts from live prices, depth and sentiment in one screen.

  3. v1.8.3Market Depth and Volume11
    • Market Depth and Volume

      Add an order book, sizes and buy/sell sentiment to any security's prices, with a live preview.

    • Allow an IP from Sessions

      Let a rejected IP connect to that taker in one click.

  4. v1.8.2Data Packs and a Live Market Watch631
    • Data Packs

      Ready-made prices from XiroLink in three packs: forex, metals, energy, indices and crypto, plus futures and US stocks in Extended. Delivered on one maker and kept up to date for you.

    • Add-ons

      A new Add-ons page to see what each data pack holds, subscribe, upgrade or cancel.

    • Makers in Two Tabs

      Makers now shows your liquidity providers and your data pack separately.

    • Invite Your Team

      Add users by email in Settings, Users: they get an invite and choose their own password.

    • Forgot Password

      Reset a forgotten password from the sign-in page with an emailed link.

    • Live Market Watch

      Prices update four times a second, turn green or red with each move and flash on every tick.

    • Favourites

      Star symbols in Market watch to keep them on their own tab; the page opens on the tab you used last.

    • Connection History

      See when each maker connected, dropped or restarted, from a button on Makers. Sessions now opens from Takers.

    • Smarter Price Alerts

      Each symbol is judged by its own usual pace, so quiet symbols and closed markets no longer raise alerts.

    • Markups Apply at Once

      A changed markup now reaches your takers within a second, instead of waiting for each symbol's next price.

  5. v1.8.1Steady Crypto Prices1
    • No More Flipping on Crypto

      Crypto symbols from Massive stay on one steady price; some quotes could still bypass the source choice and make the price jump back and forth.

  6. v1.8.0Map Symbols to a Maker in Bulk1
    • Map to Maker

      Select symbols in Symbols and price them from any maker in one step, alongside Map to taker.

v1.7

10 releases · 23 changes · 1.7.0 to 1.7.9

  1. v1.7.9Simpler Symbols, Faster Links11
    • One Place to Add Symbols

      Add symbol is now the only place to add symbols: pick them one by one, or add every popular symbol in one click.

    • Faster Price Sharing Setup

      Linking bridges with hundreds of symbols no longer times out.

  2. v1.7.8Refreshed Standard Symbols1
    • Cleaner Standard Set

      Popular now means 97 forex and metals pairs and 100 crypto pairs that brokers actually list.

  3. v1.7.7Crypto Pricing Fix111
    • Steadier Crypto Prices

      Crypto symbols now stay on one steady price instead of switching between sources.

    • Tidier Taker Events

      Connections refused from unknown IPs are grouped into one line, with the details a click away.

    • XiroLink Market Data

      Bridges can now take market data straight from XiroLink, with new symbols added automatically.

  4. v1.7.6Steadier Crypto Prices1
    • Smoother Crypto Feed

      Crypto prices from Massive no longer jump back and forth.

  5. v1.7.5Xiro Connect Fixes21
    • Creating a Xiro Connect Maker

      Xiro Connect makers save correctly, and forms show a clear message when something needs fixing.

    • Copy the Share Key

      The share key can be copied without showing it on screen.

    • Simpler Connection Forms

      Ports are only shown where clients need to enter them.

  6. v1.7.4Markup Profiles, Upgraded21
    • Default Markup and Multipliers

      Set one default markup for a whole profile, and switch multipliers in one click to widen spreads during news.

    • Spread Minimum and Maximum

      Rules can keep each symbol's spread between a minimum and a maximum.

    • Copy and CSV

      Start a profile as a copy of another, and export or import its rules as CSV.

  7. v1.7.3Centroid Compatibility21
    • Prices From Centroid

      FIX makers connect more smoothly to Centroid and similar providers, with clear notices for refused symbols.

    • Prices to Centroid

      FIX takers send everything Centroid needs to use XiroLink as a liquidity provider.

    • Fewer False Alarms

      Scheduled session resets no longer raise disconnect alerts, and feed latency is more accurate.

  8. v1.7.2Last Prices, Exports and Lots12
    • Last Price When Markets Are Closed

      Market watch keeps each symbol's last price over weekends and after restarts, clearly marked Closed.

    • CSV on Every Table

      Every main table can be downloaded as CSV.

    • Volume in Lots and Clearer Errors

      Volumes are shown in lots, and error messages say exactly what needs fixing.

  9. v1.7.1Consistent Names, Times and States3
    • UTC by Default

      Times are shown in UTC, with one click to switch to server or local time.

    • Status Dots

      Connection states show as coloured dots, with details on hover.

    • Same Words Everywhere

      Protocols, numbers, times and price direction look the same on every page.

  10. v1.7.0Spread in Points1
    • Spread Like MT5

      Spreads are shown in points, as trading platforms show them: 7 instead of 0.00007.

v1.6

10 releases · 20 changes · 1.6.0 to 1.6.9

  1. v1.6.9Symbol Library111
    • Add Symbols From the Library

      Add symbols from a built-in library of 1,800+ instruments across forex, metals, crypto, indices and commodities, with the right names and digits.

    • One Source for Standard Symbols

      Standard symbols come from the same library, so nothing is added twice.

    • Crypto Digits and Names

      Low-priced coins show enough digits, and crypto symbols use familiar forex-style names.

  2. v1.6.8One Massive Maker for Every Market11
    • Crypto From Massive

      One Massive maker now prices forex, metals and crypto together.

    • Browse FX and Crypto

      The Massive symbol browser has separate Forex and Crypto tabs.

  3. v1.6.7Market Watch Cards and List11
    • List View

      Market watch can show prices as a sortable list as well as cards.

    • Coloured Price Boxes

      Bid and ask are tinted red and green, so they read at a glance.

  4. v1.6.6Stale Price Alerts11
    • Alerts per Symbol

      You are alerted when a symbol stops getting fresh prices, and when it moves to a backup source and back.

    • Limits per Security

      Alert limits can be set per security.

  5. v1.6.5Clearer Maker Monitoring111
    • Symbol Stats

      See the health of every maker and symbol at a glance, with problems at the top.

    • Market Hours and Export

      The makers list shows whether each maker's markets are open, and monitoring tables export to CSV.

    • Maker Symbol Prices

      Prices in a maker's symbol list use each symbol's digits.

  6. v1.6.4Prices Follow Symbol Digits1
    • Same Decimals Everywhere

      Every price is shown with its symbol's own number of digits.

  7. v1.6.3Price Path1
    • Price Path in Market Watch

      Click a symbol to follow its price live, from each provider through to what every taker receives.

  8. v1.6.2Compact Taker Types1
    • Smaller Type Buttons

      Taker type buttons are more compact, with descriptions on hover.

  9. v1.6.1Simpler New Taker2
    • Pick What Connects

      New taker starts with four clear choices, Feeder, API, TCP and Xiro Connect, each showing only what it needs.

    • Clearer Next Steps

      After you send symbols to a new taker, its setup checks open straight away.

  10. v1.6.0Xiro Connect111
    • Xiro Connect Makers and Takers

      Connect XiroLink bridges to each other with just an address and a share key.

    • Key and Fixed IP

      Every Xiro Connect link needs both its share key and an allowed IP.

    • Panel Links Use Xiro Connect

      Price sharing set up from the XiroLink panel now uses Xiro Connect.

v1.5

10 releases · 21 changes · 1.5.0 to 1.5.9

  1. v1.5.9Steadier Market Watch Cards11
    • Steady Spreads

      Spreads in points no longer jump between small and large figures.

    • Card Layout

      Card details stay on one line, with long names shortened.

  2. v1.5.8Bridge to Bridge Price Sharing111
    • Share Prices Between Bridges

      One LP or Massive connection can now price several XiroLink bridges, each with its own markups.

    • Watched Around the Clock

      Shared links are monitored and repaired automatically.

    • TCP Maker Sign-In

      TCP makers handle sign-in replies more reliably.

  3. v1.5.7Consistent Feed Latency1
    • Aggregated Feeds Everywhere

      Latency for aggregated feeds is shown the same way on every page.

  4. v1.5.6Clearer Connection Indicator1
    • Connection Quality

      The status bar shows your connection to the dashboard as good, fair or slow.

  5. v1.5.5Managed Updates1
    • Updates Managed by XiroLink

      Bridge updates are rolled out by XiroLink, with no work on your side.

  6. v1.5.4Easier Symbol Mapping31
    • Mapping Grid

      See every symbol against every maker and taker, and fill gaps in place.

    • Naming Rules for Takers

      Give a taker a prefix or suffix and its symbols are named that way automatically.

    • Send Symbols

      Send a taker all symbols, one security, or another taker's set in one step.

    • Guided Next Steps

      After you add a maker, the bridge suggests the best way to map its symbols.

  7. v1.5.3One Market Watch211
    • Prices From Any Source

      Market watch shows the combined feed, a single maker, or exactly what a taker receives.

    • Markup on Every Card

      In a taker's view, each card shows its markup.

    • Symbol Details

      Click a card for its spread, volumes, every maker's quote and a chart.

    • True Combined Price

      The combined view shows the exact price the bridge distributes.

  8. v1.5.2Sign In by Email11
    • Email Sign-In Links

      Sign in with a one-time link sent to your email, no password needed.

    • Simpler Sign-In Page

      Password sign-in stays available for the bridge's own accounts.

  9. v1.5.1Simpler Setup1
    • Faster Setup

      New bridges need less setup to get running.

  10. v1.5.0Sign In From the Panel11
    • Open the Bridge From the Panel

      Open your company's bridge from the XiroLink panel in one click, already signed in.

    • Secure Links

      Panel sign-in links work once, expire quickly and only open your own bridge.

v1.4

5 releases · 10 changes · 1.4.0 to 1.4.4

  1. v1.4.4Smoother Updates2
    • Automatic Updates

      Updates apply automatically, with no manual steps.

    • Safe Rollbacks

      A bridge can safely go back to an earlier version if needed.

  2. v1.4.3Pricing Stays Up11
    • Keeps Pricing

      The bridge keeps pricing even if its settings store is briefly unreachable.

    • Clear Outage Behaviour

      Changes pause with a clear message during an outage, so nothing is lost.

  3. v1.4.2Company Database Fix1
    • Company Databases

      Company database setup works on more hosting setups.

  4. v1.4.1Company Databases11
    • Dedicated Company Database

      Each company can run on its own dedicated database.

    • Each Company Sealed Off

      Company databases are fully separated from each other.

  5. v1.4.0Hosted Database Support21
    • Hosted Database

      Bridge settings can live in a managed hosted database, so they survive a lost server.

    • Easy Move

      Existing bridges move over with their data intact.

    • Ready for What's Next

      New connection types can be added without database changes.

v1.3

10 releases · 27 changes · 1.3.0 to 1.3.9

  1. v1.3.9Massive Symbol Browser21
    • Browse Massive Symbols

      Browse everything your Massive plan streams and map symbols in one step.

    • No Data Warning

      Mapped symbols that receive no prices are flagged.

    • Retired Metals Skipped

      Metals that are no longer streamed are skipped on import.

  2. v1.3.8IP Only Sign-in11
    • Takers Without a Password

      TCP and MetaTrader takers can sign in by allowed IP alone.

    • Password When You Need It

      Password sign-in stays available for clients whose IP can change.

  3. v1.3.7Steadier MetaTrader Feed22
    • Feeds Stay Connected

      The MetaTrader feeder stays connected through weekends and quiet markets.

    • Fewer Disconnects

      Healthy feeders are no longer dropped after a network hiccup.

    • Current Prices After a Stall

      A platform that falls behind gets the latest prices instead of old ones.

    • No Blocking on Trusted Addresses

      A wrong password from an allowed IP never triggers an automatic block.

  4. v1.3.6Latency Column Returns1
    • Latency for Direct LPs

      The makers list shows latency again for direct LP connections.

  5. v1.3.5Cleaner Makers List1
    • Last Update Column

      The makers list shows when each maker last sent a price.

  6. v1.3.4Clearer Massive Latency1
    • Massive Latency Explained

      Massive delivery timing is shown as information instead of an alarm.

  7. v1.3.3Massive Symbol Import11
    • Standard Symbols for Massive

      Standard symbol import maps only what your Massive market can stream.

    • Connection Limit

      The bridge waits instead of retrying when your Massive account's connection limit is reached.

  8. v1.3.2Massive Market Data12
    • Massive Maker Type

      Stream forex, crypto or stocks from Massive as a maker, with your own API key.

    • Live Symbol Changes

      Symbol changes apply without a restart.

    • Connection Test

      Test connection checks your API key and plan.

  9. v1.3.1Secure Hosting and Fixes121
    • HTTPS for the Dashboard

      The dashboard runs over HTTPS on your own domain.

    • Accurate Sign-In Protection

      Sign-in limits and blocks apply to the right visitor.

    • Taker Ports

      Every taker type is reachable out of the box.

    • Growth Ignores Credit

      Credit no longer counts as trading growth.

  10. v1.3.0Risk and Coverage Accounts6
    • Accounts

      Track coverage accounts, the house book and demo accounts in a new Risk section.

    • Balance Ledger

      Record deposits, withdrawals and adjustments, with profit and loss added automatically.

    • Deals and Positions

      Add deals by hand, from CSV or from another system.

    • Live Valuation

      Open positions are valued at live prices.

    • Growth and Drawdown

      Each account shows its equity curve, growth and drawdown.

    • Exposure and Coverage

      See exposure per symbol and how much your coverage accounts offset.

v1.2

5 releases · 24 changes · 1.2.0 to 1.2.4

  1. v1.2.4Templates, Guides and What's New41
    • Import Templates

      Ready-made CSV templates for symbols and synthetics.

    • Synthetics Guide

      A guide to building synthetic symbols, with examples.

    • Glossary

      Plain explanations of the terms used across the dashboard.

    • Keyboard Shortcuts

      Press ? anywhere to see every shortcut.

    • What's New Marker

      New releases are marked until you read them.

  2. v1.2.3Better Tables and Filters31
    • Long Lists Page Properly

      Long lists show page by page with a count.

    • One Search Box Everywhere

      Every list has the same search box; press / to jump to it.

    • Clear Filters in One Click

      Clear every filter in one click.

    • Consistent Filter Tabs

      Filters look and work the same everywhere.

  3. v1.2.2Even Cards on Every Screen11
    • Phones and Tablets

      Dashboard cards fit neatly on every screen size.

    • Last Connected Time

      Readiness times follow your chosen time zone.

  4. v1.2.1Phones, Tablets and a Tidier Menu4
    • Collapsible Menu

      Menu groups fold away and remember your choice.

    • Tables on Small Screens

      Tables turn into compact cards on small screens.

    • Phone and Tablet Layouts

      Settings, Resources and live prices adapt to smaller screens.

    • Consistent Names

      Menu items and page titles use one naming style.

  5. v1.2.0A Calmer, More Consistent Dashboard54
    • Dashboard 2.0

      The dashboard opens with what needs your attention, one click from the fix.

    • Getting Started Checklist

      New bridges show a short setup checklist.

    • Display Preferences

      Choose your time zone, a light or dark theme and table density.

    • Bulk Actions for Makers and Takers

      Enable, disable or restart several makers or takers at once.

    • Change History in Side Panels

      See who changed what, right in each side panel.

    • More From the Command Palette

      Do more from Ctrl K or Cmd K.

    • Tables Remember Their Sort

      Tables open the way you left them.

    • One Look Everywhere

      Every page shares the same look and formats.

    • Version on the Sign-In Page

      The sign-in page shows the running version.

v1.1

9 releases · 40 changes · 1.1.0 to 1.1.8

  1. v1.1.8Two-Factor Sign-In and Trading Hours111
    • Two-Factor Sign-In

      Protect sign-in with codes from an authenticator app.

    • Trading Hours

      Set trading hours per security or symbol, with holidays and daylight saving handled.

    • Quiet When Closed

      Closed markets show Market closed instead of raising alerts.

  2. v1.1.7More Families and Instrument Stats211
    • Five New Families

      Five new families of generated instruments, from mean reversion to trends and regime switches.

    • Instrument Stats

      See how each generated instrument really behaved against its settings.

    • Spread Advice

      Get a suggested minimum spread for each instrument.

    • Unpredictable Prices

      Clients can't predict generated prices, while admins can replay a series exactly.

  3. v1.1.6Generated Instruments31
    • Generated Instruments

      Six families of generated instruments, such as Volatility, Boom and Crash, sent to takers like any symbol.

    • Built to Tune

      Change settings live, and pause, resume or reset any instrument.

    • Synthetics Section

      Formula symbols, generated instruments and crosses share one Synthetics section.

    • Fixes

      Number fields accept every decimal, and Synthetic Indices is a standard security.

  4. v1.1.5Synthetic Pricing and Crosses211
    • Spread Control

      Choose how each synthetic's spread is set.

    • Powers and Functions

      Build indices such as the US Dollar Index with formula functions.

    • Find Crosses

      See every cross you can build from the pairs you already receive, and create them in bulk.

    • Fixes

      Forms no longer submit early when you switch tabs.

  5. v1.1.4Synthetic Symbols22
    • Synthetic Symbols

      Create symbols priced from other symbols with a formula, such as crosses, inverses and baskets.

    • Honest Prices

      Synthetics are never quoted tighter than their legs, and pause when a leg goes stale.

    • Formula Builder

      Write formulas with autocomplete, templates and a live preview.

    • Safe Changes

      Symbols used in formulas are protected from accidental changes.

  6. v1.1.3Feed Analytics and LP Comparison21
    • Feed Analytics

      See uptime, throughput, latency and disconnects for every maker and taker over up to 30 days.

    • LP Comparison

      Compare your LPs on spread, best price share and availability.

    • Built for Long Ranges

      Long date ranges load as quickly as short ones.

  7. v1.1.2Hub, Monitoring and Status Bar31
    • Securities

      Manage asset classes on their own Securities page.

    • Monitoring

      Maker status, taker status and alerts in one Monitoring section.

    • Status Bar

      A status bar shows engine state, connections and alerts at a glance.

    • Fixes

      Symbols appear under their real security, and throughput figures are accurate.

  8. v1.1.1Symbols and Markups3122
    • Symbols Coverage

      See at a glance which symbols are live, stale or missing a source.

    • Side Panels and Bulk Actions

      Manage symbols in side panels, or many at once.

    • Match Symbols From a List

      Paste a provider's symbol list and the bridge matches it to your symbols.

    • Markups With Live Preview

      Preview markup rules on live prices as you type.

    • Crossed-Price Guard

      Clients never receive a bid above the ask.

    • Impact Before You Act

      Deleting a maker or taker first shows what would be affected.

    • Settings You Can Trust

      Settings warn about unsaved changes and apply as expected.

    • Fixes

      Smaller layout fixes on phones and in dialogs.

  9. v1.1.0Guardrails and Smoothness2121
    • Smarter Forms

      Forms check IPs, ports and IDs as you type.

    • Validation Everywhere

      The same checks apply on every save, with stronger passwords.

    • Taker Readiness

      Each taker shows whether it is ready for a client.

    • Test Connection

      Test a maker's connection before going live.

    • Calmer Live Prices

      Live prices update smoothly, without flashing.

    • Clearer Wording

      Messages and guides are rewritten in plain language.

v1.0

10 releases · 58 changes · 1.0.0 to 1.0.9

  1. v1.0.9Workflow and Density212
    • Compact Maker and Taker Lists

      Makers and takers show as compact, sortable tables.

    • Side-Panel Details and Editing

      Open and edit any maker or taker in a side panel without leaving the list.

    • Consistent Actions

      Row actions work the same on every page.

    • Command Palette Actions

      Create and edit makers and takers from the keyboard.

    • Polish

      Many small layout fixes.

  2. v1.0.8Notifications31
    • Notification Center

      A notification center lists everything that needs attention.

    • Alert Channels

      Send alerts to email, Telegram, Slack, Teams, Discord or a webhook.

    • Live Alerts

      Important alerts pop up instantly, with optional desktop notifications.

    • History That Lasts

      Alerts are kept across restarts.

  3. v1.0.7Design System212
    • Refined Visual Design

      A calmer, cleaner look across the whole dashboard.

    • Consistent Components

      Every page looks and behaves the same.

    • Clearer States

      Colour is used only for status.

    • No Third-Party Scripts

      The dashboard no longer loads scripts from outside sites.

    • Accessibility

      Better keyboard, screen reader and reduced-motion support.

  4. v1.0.6Performance31
    • Instant Page Switching

      Pages you revisit open instantly.

    • One Live Connection

      Live data appears the moment a page opens.

    • Faster First Load

      The dashboard loads faster.

    • Smoother Loading

      Loading looks smoother, without empty flashes.

  5. v1.0.5Connection Health and Resilience222
    • Health Page

      See the live state of every maker and taker in one place.

    • Soft and Hard Restart

      Restart makers, takers or the engine with or without dropping connections.

    • Silent Feed Protection

      The bridge spots makers that stay connected but stop sending prices, and recovers them.

    • Connection Keepalive

      Lost connections are detected quickly.

    • Accurate Throughput

      Throughput figures react straight away.

    • Reliable Reconnects

      FIX makers reconnect reliably after a restart.

  6. v1.0.4Sessions and Workflow52
    • Sessions

      See every taker connection, who, from where and for how long, plus rejected attempts.

    • Command Palette

      Press Cmd K or Ctrl K to jump anywhere.

    • Live Price Chart

      Open a live chart for any symbol.

    • Sparklines

      Small trend lines next to every price.

    • Symbol CSV Import and Export

      Edit symbols in a spreadsheet and import them back with a preview.

    • Cleaner Navigation

      A clearer, grouped sidebar.

    • Fixes

      Smaller display fixes.

  7. v1.0.3FIX Takers and Connection Guides323
    • FIX 4.4 Takers

      Trading platforms can receive prices over FIX 4.4.

    • Secure FIX Logon

      FIX connections are checked before a session starts.

    • Per-Taker Symbols

      FIX clients can only request their own symbols.

    • Connection Guides

      Send clients a ready-made connection guide in one click.

    • Connection Settings

      Set the public address shown in connection guides.

    • Live Taker Updates

      FIX taker changes apply immediately.

    • FIX Maker Stability

      FIX makers restart reliably and pick up edited settings.

    • Deployment

      FIX works out of the box.

  8. v1.0.2Security and Access Control342
    • Encrypted Credentials

      Passwords and secrets are stored encrypted and never shown.

    • Taker IP Allow-Lists

      Limit each taker to the IPs you allow.

    • IP Blocking

      Repeated failed logins block the address automatically.

    • Authenticated Streams

      Every taker connection must authenticate.

    • Multiple Users and Roles

      Add admins and read-only viewers.

    • First-Run Setup

      No default passwords: you create the first admin.

    • Audit Log

      A searchable log of sign-ins and changes.

    • Safer Defaults

      Safe settings by default in production.

    • Reliability Fixes

      Taker changes apply without a restart, plus several stability fixes.

  9. v1.0.1MetaTrader Connectivity3
    • MetaTrader Feeders

      XiroLink feeders for MetaTrader 4 and 5.

    • MT5 and MT4 Taker Types

      Dedicated taker types for MetaTrader.

    • Resources Section

      Downloads, installation guide and changelog in one place.

  10. v1.0.0Initial Release7
    • Liquidity Bridge Engine

      A fast price aggregation engine.

    • Makers and Takers

      Connect LP feeds and distribute prices to your platforms.

    • Symbol Management

      Map symbols between LP and platform names.

    • Markup Engine

      Flexible markups per symbol or group.

    • Dashboard and Monitoring

      A live dashboard with prices and engine health.

    • Settings and Administration

      Alerts, backups and admin management.

    • Economic Calendar

      A built-in economic calendar.

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