Despite a recent decline in cryptocurrency trading volumes, with TokenInsight reporting a notable downturn across crypto exchanges in Q1 2025, industry players remain focused on innovation to address market challenges. In this TNGlobal Q&A with Chris Yu, Co-Founder and CEO of SignalPlus, he discusses the pain points the company aims to alleviate, the role of AI in driving mainstream crypto adoption, and the company’s strategic initiatives following its recent fundraise. He also shares insights on navigating the turbulent crypto market and the strategies employed to weather volatility while capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

Yu identifies artificial intelligence as a significant factor driving crypto trading accessibility and adoption. By automating routine tasks and enhancing the trading experience, AI solutions help reduce barriers for retail investors interested in sophisticated strategies. For instance, AI automation enables users to participate confidently in advanced trading activities without extensive technical knowledge.

Following successful fundraising rounds, SignalPlus is embarking on an aggressive global expansion and product enhancement strategy. To effectively manage crypto market volatility, Yu emphasizes robust risk management practices combined with consistent innovation. Looking ahead, SignalPlus plans to expand its global footprint, enhance product offerings, and develop advanced quantitative trading and risk management tools tailored for traditional finance professionals entering the crypto market. The company’s strategy focuses on combining traditional financial expertise with innovative crypto-native technologies, positioning SignalPlus as a reliable trading infrastructure provider poised to scale alongside the evolving crypto market.

Can you walk us through your background and how it informs your approach to addressing complex crypto options trading challenges? What pain points does SignalPlus aim to alleviate?

As a veteran of the finance industry, with a background in macro trading from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, I’ve developed a data-driven approach to addressing complex trading challenges. At SignalPlus, our flagship trading terminal helps users navigate the difficulties of the crypto space with confidence and precision, alleviating pain points and empowering them to make more informed decisions.

How can AI drive mainstream crypto adoption this year? What role do you see AI-powered solutions playing in options trading, and how does the automation in SignalPlus’s platform contribute to this effort?

I believe AI will be a major catalyst for mainstream crypto adoption this year by making trading more intuitive, accessible, and cost-efficient—especially for retail participants. AI-powered solutions can significantly reduce the complexity of options trading by automating repetitive tasks, optimizing decision-making, and minimizing friction in the user journey. This lowers the barrier to entry and makes sophisticated trading strategies more approachable to a wider audience.

At SignalPlus, automation is at the heart of our platform. Our advanced QuantLab and Trading Terminal are purpose-built to leverage AI in simplifying and streamlining the entire trading workflow—from strategy design to execution and risk monitoring.

By embedding AI-driven intelligence directly into our tools, we aim to empower users with powerful capabilities without requiring deep technical expertise. The result is a more efficient, seamless, and scalable trading experience—helping accelerate the broader adoption of crypto derivatives and bringing professional-grade tools to the mainstream.

What’s next for SignalPlus after its fundraising success? What key milestones and initiatives do you envision for the next 12–18 months?

SignalPlus will build on its fundraising success by pursuing an ambitious growth strategy. Key milestones include the expansion of our global footprint, enhancement of our market-leading product features, and development of new quantitative trading and risk management tools to meet the needs of traditional finance users entering the crypto space. We will also focus on strengthening our presence in key geographical centers through strategic staffing and business development initiatives, while investing in talent acquisition and infrastructure upgrades to support our growing client base and maintain our high service standards.

How is SignalPlus navigating the turbulent crypto market? What strategies are you employing to weather volatility and capitalize on emerging opportunities, and where do you see SignalPlus making a significant impact?

At SignalPlus, we are navigating the turbulence of the crypto market by staying deeply aligned with our users’ real needs and maintaining a sharp focus on robust risk management. Rather than chasing short-term trends, we are building long-term solutions—creating infrastructure that enables traders to operate with confidence, transparency, and precision, even in volatile conditions.

Our strategy is rooted in automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous feedback from institutional partners. By bridging traditional finance expertise with crypto-native innovation, we are positioning SignalPlus as a trusted platform that can scale with the market’s growth.

Looking ahead, we believe SignalPlus will make a significant impact by becoming a global leader in crypto trading infrastructure—powering professional-grade tools, driving automation in derivatives trading, and setting new standards for performance, accessibility, and integrity in the industry.