X-17A-5: Submission Information

Report for the Period Beginning

01-01-2025

and Ending

12-31-2025

Type of Registrant

Broker-dealer

Security-based swap dealer

Major security-based swap participant

OTC derivatives dealer

Material Weakness

Does this submission include an accountant's report covering the compliance report that indentifies one or more material weaknesses?

Yes

X-17A-5: A. Registrant Identification

Name of Firm

THE VERTICAL TRADING GROUP, LLC

Address of Principal Place of Business (Do not use P.O. Box No.)

Address 1

130 MAPLE AVENUE

Address 2

BUILDING 5, PH

City

RED BANK

State/Country

NEW JERSEY

Mailing Zip/ Portal Code

07701

Name and Telephone Number of Person to Contact in Regard to this Report

Name

THOMAS MARTIN

Telephone Number

(212) 430-3552

X-17A-5: B. Accountant Identification

Independent Public Accountant

Name - if individual, state last, first, and middle name

FERRARA CPA

Address 1

100 HORIZON CENTER BLVD

City

HAMILTON

State/Country

NEW YORK

Mailing Zip/ Postal Code

08691

Check One

Certified Public Accountant
Radio button not checked

Certified Public Accountant not resident in United States or any of its possessions

X-17A-5: Signature

Oath or Affirmation

I, THOMAS MARTIN, swear (or affirm) that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the financial report pertaining to the firm of THE VERTICAL TRADING GROUP, LLC, as of 12-31-2025, is true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that neither the company nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows:

Signature