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May 6, 2026 3:53 AM UTC

Crypto.com launches OTC options trading for institutional clients

Crypto.com Exchange has introduced fully funded OTC options, a new institutional offering that allows foundations and VIP clients to trade vanilla European options directly through professional sales traders in a secure, off-orderbook environment, according to information shared with Finbold on June 4, 2026. The product addresses a longstanding friction point in institutional crypto trading: executing large option blocks on-chain or on public order books has historically resulted in high slippage and information leakage. The OTC structure provides a private venue where clients can execute bespoke contracts aligned with their portfolio requirements and time horizons. Fully-Funded OTC Options have arrived 🚀 Trade tailored options with zero slippage. ✅ You pick the expiries ✅ 100% pre-funded (No liquidation risk) ✅ High-touch service via our Private OTC Desk *Jurisdictional restrictions apply. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/ndrZCPfE2c pic.twitter.com/I2ePruV3Z9 — Crypto.com Exchange (@Cryptocom_Exch) June 4, 2026 Bespoke contracts with full collateralization and physical settlement Fully funded OTC options are European-style vanilla contracts settled physically upon expiry. Sellers are required to reserve the underlying or strike currency upfront, eliminating liquidation risk. Expiry dates can be customized up to three months to match specific strategies, and in-the-money positions at expiry result in the direct transfer of assets between accounts. The offering includes USD options designed for foundations looking to earn yield on spot holdings by selling covered calls. Clients can request quotes via dedicated Telegram and Slack trading channels, with the Crypto.com team handling manual booking and confirmation through its secure Sales Portal. Settlement is automated using exchange index prices to determine in-the-money and out-of-the-money outcomes at expiry. Featured image via Shutterstock. The post Crypto.com launches OTC options trading for institutional clients appeared first on Finbold .