IPDN Bets $2.59M on AI Trading with DeeptradeX.AI Token Investment

CHICAGO, IL – December 29, 2025 – Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPDN), a technology holding company increasingly focused on artificial intelligence, has announced a significant strategic move with a US$2.59 million investment in the Deeptrade Token (DTT). The token is the native digital asset for the AI-powered trading platform, DeeptradeX.AI. This transaction marks a deliberate and calculated step in IPDN's strategy to solidify its presence in the rapidly converging sectors of artificial intelligence, digital assets, and Web3.0 technologies.

The investment underscores a broader shift for the Chicago-based company, signaling a strong belief in the future of intelligent, automated financial systems. By acquiring a substantial holding in DTT, IPDN is not just making a financial play but is embedding itself within the operational and developmental ecosystem of a next-generation trading platform, aiming to capture value and expertise in a high-growth area of the digital economy.

Unpacking the DeeptradeX.AI Platform

At the heart of this investment is DeeptradeX.AI, an emerging technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing investment and trading through automation and machine learning. The platform's stated vision is to make investing “simpler, more scientific, and more secure through AI.” It aims to achieve this by providing an AI-driven, end-to-end trading system designed to democratize access to sophisticated investment strategies.

Traditionally, high-frequency and algorithmic trading have been the exclusive domain of large financial institutions with immense resources. DeeptradeX.AI seeks to lower this barrier to entry. Its system leverages advanced AI to perform complex market analysis, generate data-driven trading strategies, and execute trades automatically. This process can help users, from seasoned traders to novices, enhance their operational efficiency and, crucially, improve risk management in the notoriously volatile digital asset markets.

The platform is built on what it describes as scalable intelligent agent systems and robust data analytics. This architecture allows it to process vast amounts of market data in real-time, identifying patterns and opportunities that would be impossible for a human trader to track. By automating execution, it also removes the element of emotional decision-making, a common pitfall for many investors.

The Role of the DTT Utility Token

The Deeptrade Token (DTT) is the core functional component of the DeeptradeX.AI ecosystem. Unlike equity, which represents ownership in a company, a utility token like DTT provides access to a platform's services. According to the announcement, DTT serves multiple functions. Users can spend the token to subscribe to the platform's AI computing power, essentially paying for the processing resources needed to run their trading algorithms. It also serves as the currency for unlocking premium, pre-built AI trading strategies developed by the platform or other expert users.

Beyond its function as a payment method, DTT is integral to the platform's community and governance. Token holders can participate in ecosystem activities and technology sharing initiatives. More importantly, the token grants holders a voice in community governance, allowing them to vote on proposals related to the platform's future development, new features, or changes to its operational protocols. This model is a hallmark of Web3.0 projects, fostering a decentralized and user-involved community. IPDN's investment gives it a significant stake in this governance process, allowing it to help steer the platform's direction.

IPDN's Broadening Digital Asset Horizon

This $2.59 million investment is not an isolated event but a logical progression of IPDN's established strategic direction. The company has publicly stated its focus on developing and investing in AI-driven digital asset technologies. In recent years, IPDN has been advancing its own Real World Asset (RWA) digital asset management platform. RWAs involve tokenizing tangible assets like real estate, art, or commodities and trading them on a blockchain, a move intended to bring liquidity to traditionally illiquid markets.

Furthermore, IPDN has already forged collaborations with virtual asset exchanges in key global hubs like Dubai and Europe. This groundwork indicates a long-term plan to build a comprehensive, global ecosystem for digital assets and intelligent investment. The investment in DTT complements this strategy perfectly. While the RWA platform focuses on bringing real-world value onto the blockchain, the DeeptradeX.AI partnership gives IPDN deep exposure to the technology used for trading purely native digital assets like cryptocurrencies and platform tokens. This creates a powerful synergy, positioning IPDN across both the creation and trading sides of the digital asset lifecycle.

Mr. Xun Wu, Chief Executive Officer of IPDN, framed the investment as a key achievement in this strategy. “We remain highly confident in the long-term prospects of AI technologies and the digital asset industry,” he commented. “The strategic investment of DeeptradeX.AI’s platform token, DTT, represents an important milestone in our expansion into emerging technology sectors. By actively participating in DeeptradeX.AI platform’s ecosystem and development initiatives, we aim to further strengthen IPDN’s capabilities in AI and Web3.0 technologies.”

Wu also signaled that this would not be the company's last move in the space, adding, “Looking ahead, the Company will continue to evaluate additional opportunities involving platform tokens and specialized digital assets that align with our strategic objectives and long-term value creation.” This forward-looking statement suggests that IPDN is actively shopping for similar opportunities to build out its portfolio and cement its role as a diversified technology holding company at the forefront of financial innovation.