REDEFINING INSTITUTIONAL ACCESS TO CRYPTO
As digital assets evolve, the contrast between traditional financial systems and decentralized platforms is becoming harder to ignore. Institutional participants, used to the reliability and structure of TradFi, often encounter significant barriers when trying to operate in crypto markets. The landscape is riddled with fragmented venues, heightened exposure to counterparty risk, and inefficient use of capital – all of which create friction for firms looking to deploy size with confidence. Bridging this divide is not a nice-to-have; it’s essential to unlocking the next phase of growth in the digital asset economy.
WHY EDX MARKETS MATTERS
EDX Markets is reshaping what institutional crypto trading can look like. Rather than retrofitting existing retail-focused infrastructure, EDX is purpose-built to serve professional market participants – drawing from the architecture of legacy finance while embracing the innovation of crypto.
We’re backing EDX because it doesn’t just mimic the old model; it selectively incorporates proven financial mechanisms in a way that enhances transparency, lowers operational risk, and brings true scalability to digital asset trading. Its design separates custody from exchange operations, minimizing exposure for counterparties. The integrated clearinghouse further streamlines capital requirements, improving overall capital efficiency for firms engaging in active trading and settlement.
Backed by firms like Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial, EDX isn’t just building a venue – it’s establishing a liquidity hub with backing from some of the deepest pools of capital in global finance. That’s a rare and powerful combination in a space still maturing.
WHO’S BEHIND IT
The initiative is led by Jamil Nazarali, a seasoned leader with a track record of shaping major trading ecosystems, including his tenure at Citadel Securities. He brings the experience needed to align institutional expectations with crypto-native innovation. The team supporting him includes veterans from a range of major financial and crypto organizations, ensuring both regulatory fluency and technical expertise are front and center.
LOOKING AHEAD
We’re proud to invest $2M into EDX Markets alongside other venture capitals as we believe EDX isn’t just another exchange – it’s building the foundation for institutional capital to enter the digital asset space at scale, safely and efficiently.
For more on what EDX Markets is building and how you can get involved, visit EDX’s site.