| Cover | Jan. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 28, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37352 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001592386 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 32-0420206 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Liberty Plaza |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10006 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 418-0100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VIRT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
