In the world of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and algorithmic execution, there is a pervasive myth that refuses to die: "If it isn't C++, it isn't real trading."

The Rithmic High Frequency Trading Engine System is a high-performance, distributed trading infrastructure designed to bridge the gap between the Rithmic RAPI (a C++ based API with a .NET wrapper used for futures trading) and modern, custom algorithmic strategies.