Alpaca has announced the expansion of its Broker and Trading API offerings to include options trading, enabling fintech organizations to tap into the growing interest in options instruments and diversified investment strategies. The company's mission to open financial services to everyone on the planet is reflected in this development milestone. With the launch of options trading, Alpaca aims to capitalize on the trend of retail investors seeking short-dated options for market direction bets, while also providing a competitive pricing model and easy integration process for partners.