Hello and welcome! In this episode, we’re chatting with Mati Polak – Marketing Lead at Tradetomato
Mati leads the marketing efforts at Tradetomato, where he’s been shaping the brand and community for over four years. A crypto native since 2017, Mati has worked across the crypto and tech space helping grow, build, and promote trading tools and products. Before going full-time crypto, he worked in marketing and research roles at a leading eCommerce provider in the Netherlands, gaining valuable experience in the digital economy.
Chris: What inspired the creation of Tradetomato? Was there a specific problem in the crypto trading space that led to its development?
Mati: Absolutely. The big spark behind Tradetomato was the glaring gap between crypto trading tools and what’s already standard in traditional finance. Crypto trading platforms and DeFi services are often clunky, complex, and fragmented. For most people, even getting started is like climbing a mountain… you need to open accounts everywhere, juggle multiple apps, and somehow stay on top of everything 24/7.
Our team felt that it shouldn’t be this hard. We wanted to simplify and unify the crypto trading experience, breaking down barriers and making trade automation, risk management, and on-chain portfolio management accessible to anyone.
On top of that, automated trading in crypto was stuck in the past. One of our founders, who has been trading for almost 20 years, decided it was time to bring advanced, institutional-grade tools into the crypto world, but without the friction.
Chris: How does Tradetomato differentiate itself from other automated trading platforms on the market?
Mati: What makes Tradetomato stand out is our big-picture approach. We’re not just another algo platform, we’re building a unified layer that connects centralized exchanges (CeFi) and decentralized protocols (DeFi) under one roof.
We currently support over 6 exchanges and are in talks with many other major exchanges. On the DeFi side, we’re preparing for our upcoming Vaults release, which will allow users to automate their on-chain strategies.
Ultimately, our goal is simple: Bring a Web2 experience to Web3 by giving traders, the flexibility to trade, automate, and manage their entire portfolio - wherever their assets are - all in one place.
Chris: Tradetomato offers a VIP service, that integrates AI and machine learning — could you tell us more about that?
Mati: Definitely. The VIP Service is our fully managed, high-performance trading solution built around our most advanced tools and strategies. It gives users access to a curated collection of flagship algorithms, each one designed from the ground up and optimized using AI.
What makes this service unique is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. These aren’t static strategies, they’re dynamic baskets of algorithms, each tailored for specific trading profiles. So whether you're looking for lower-risk strategies that focus on large-cap tokens and aim for steady growth, or more aggressive strategies trading mid- to small-cap assets for higher potential returns, there’s a service that aligns with your objectives.
AI and machine learning are deeply embedded in the development process. We use these technologies not only to create AI-based strategies but also to test, train, and iterate on them across varying market conditions, trading pairs, and timeframes. Each algorithm in the VIP collection is the result of extensive modeling, real-world testing, and ongoing optimization using AI & ML.
It’s like having a team of quants and engineers working around the clock to keep your portfolio on point.
Chris: What role do plug & play algorithms play in helping beginners get started with automated trading?
Mati: Plug & play algorithms are all about making automation accessible, especially for beginners who want to get started without the overwhelm.
With just a few clicks, users can choose from a range of pre-configured strategies across different exchanges and trading pairs. Simply select, connect, and let it run.
It’s the perfect entry point for anyone curious about algorithmic trading but not ready to build custom strategies. You can automate parts of your trading in a simple, low-friction way, and as you get more comfortable, you can start exploring more advanced options.
In short, plug & play algos take the complexity out of the equation and give users a fast track into automated trading.
Chris: How does the Tradetomato Token (TTM) function within the ecosystem? Beyond staking, what other utilities does it have?
Mati: TTM is much more than just a utility token, it’s the backbone of everything we’re building.
Here’s how it powers the ecosystem:
- Platform Access & Tiers: Staking TTM unlocks access to advanced tools, algorithms, and premium features. The more TTM you stake, the higher your access level.
- Vaults: Vaults will use TTM as the fuel behind each on-chain action, creating a direct link between user activity and token demand.
- VIP Service: To access our premium VIP Service and flagship algorithms, users must hold a percentage of their capital in TTM.
- Community Rewards: Daily quests, trading competitions, vault incentive schemes and referral bonuses all revolve around TTM rewards, encouraging participation and growth.
Chris: Automated trading carries risks — how does Tradetomato handle security, especially when integrating with multiple exchanges and wallets?
Mati: That’s a great point, and something we take very seriously.
Security is central to our philosophy, especially given the sensitive nature of cryptocurrency trading. We don’t take custody of user funds. All trading is done via secure API connection, meaning your assets remain on your exchange account and vaults are fully owned and controlled by the user.
All API connections require whitelisting our IPs so that only our systems can communicate with the exchange via the API. We also utilize strict access control, network isolation, and encryption to protect user data, retaining information only as needed.
We also believe that good trading starts with good risk management. That’s why we provide users with built-in tools and educational resources to help them protect their capital and trade more responsibly.
All of our plug & play algorithms come with built-in safety mechanisms like stop-losses, trailing stops, and smart risk allocation. For custom strategies, users can easily add these features to their own trading flows.
We also encourage best practices across the board, like using sub-accounts on exchanges and only trading with capital you're prepared to risk. This kind of separation helps reduce exposure and gives traders more control over their risk.
Chris: Tradetomato aims to unify financial crypto services — what integrations are currently available, and what’s planned for the future?
Mati: Right now, you can automate trading on top-tier exchanges like Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, Mexc, and Bitget. We’ve got plenty more integrations lined up.
With the release of our Vaults, we’ll bring DeFi into the mix, supporting major DEXs and protocols so users can seamlessly automate on-chain strategies, yield farming, and more. Our goal is simple: connect you to the entire crypto ecosystem from one interface.
Chris: You mention an upcoming feature called Vaults — how will that enhance the trading experience?
Mati: Vaults are a game-changer. They allow you to automate your DeFi strategies in a secure, permissionless way without handing over control of your funds.
Think of them as smart contract-powered algorithms. Transparent, flexible, and deeply integrated into the Tradetomato platform. Vaults will let users automate trading strategies, yield strategies, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. It’s the missing piece in our mission to unify CeFi and DeFi.
Chris: And the last one. How do you envision Tradetomato evolving in the next 3-5 years, given the rapid changes in the crypto space?
Mati: We’re playing the long game. Over the past four years, we’ve built a strong foundation. Now, it’s time to scale.
In the next few years, you’ll see Tradetomato evolve into a fully unified trading layer, bridging CeFi and DeFi like no one else. Our focus will be on expanding integrations, scaling Vaults, and deepening partnerships with both centralized exchanges and DeFi protocols.
Most importantly, we want to empower crypto traders of all levels to automate, manage, and grow their portfolios securely, transparently, and with less friction.
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