Steven Orr: AI-Powered Trading at Benzinga 2025

Steven Orr's Quasar Markets won Best AI Research Platform in its first year. Learn how this 34-year Wall Street veteran is using AI to give retail traders institutional-grade insights at Benzinga Fintech Awards 2025.

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Steven Orr, known as "BigBeat" on Wall Street, has spent 34 years mastering markets across stocks, bonds, options, futures, currencies, and cryptocurrencies. But in early 2024, he launched something different: Quasar Markets, an AI-powered platform that won multiple international awards in its first year—including Best AI Research Platform, Fintech Startup of the Year, and AI Startup of the Year.

On November 10, 2025, Orr will speak at the Benzinga Fintech Day & Awards in New York City, sharing insights on how AI is democratizing access to institutional-quality trading analysis.

Quasar Markets: AI for Retail Traders

Quasar Markets launched in early 2024 with a bold mission: provide retail traders with the same AI-powered insights that hedge funds use, at accessible prices.

Comprehensive Market Data Analysis:

Why This Matters for Retail Traders

For decades, retail traders faced an insurmountable disadvantage:

Institutional Advantages:

What to Expect at Benzinga

While specific panel topics haven't been announced, Orr typically focuses on:

AI Reality vs. Hype: Separating genuine AI capabilities from marketing fluff. What can AI actually do for traders today versus future promises?

Key Innovations in 2024-2025

Quasar is building partnerships with IT and software companies to expand platform capabilities and reach.

Beyond core analysis, Quasar is expanding into:

The Future of AI in Trading

Based on Orr's work with Quasar, several trends are emerging:

AI as Standard: Within 5 years, AI-powered analysis will be expected in all trading platforms, not a premium feature.

Attendees of the Benzinga Fintech Awards on November 10, 2025 in New York City will gain insights from this presentation on current fintech trends and innovations shaping the trading and investment landscape.

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