Jito Labs, a Solana ecosystem staking protocol, is set to launch its consumer-facing crypto trading app, JTX, in July. This marks Jito's expansion from infrastructure services to front-end trading solutions. Initially, JTX will support spot trading on Solana, with plans to integrate perpetual contracts and prediction markets later, potentially via the Solana platform Phoenix. Founded in 2021, Jito Labs has grown to approximately 39 employees and holds over $100 million in cash reserves. The company reported significant earnings in 2025, including nearly $6 million in a single week during a surge in Solana-based transactions. Jito also secured a $50 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto fund last year. CEO Lucas Bruder emphasized the company's shift towards directly engaging users to enhance the on-chain trading experience.