Institutional OTC Trading & Derivatives

GSR delivers institutional-grade OTC trading services with comprehensive prime brokerage capabilities for executing large digital asset trades with minimal market impact. The firm provides both spot and derivatives execution through its proprietary trading infrastructure.

Systematic OTC Platform

Comprehensive Asset Coverage: Access to over 200 digital assets and 25 fiat currencies through GSR's precision-built UI and robust API. Clients in approved jurisdictions can trade hundreds of digital assets including altcoins, stablecoins, and emerging tokens across crypto-to-crypto, crypto-to-fiat, fiat-to-fiat, and stablecoin pairs.

Institutional FX Integration: Seamless crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-fiat execution across more than 25 fiat currencies, with pricing aligned with traditional FX prime brokerage standards. Support for large trade sizes up to $100 million per trade or equivalent in other currencies, with direct access to tier-one FX liquidity. Minimum trade value of $250,000.

Smart Order Routing: GSR's Smart Order Execution finds unparalleled crypto liquidity and prices across a wide range of market participants and exchanges. The platform provides trading solutions for counterparties globally with access to GSR's deep pool of OTC liquidity, ability to trade 400+ crosses of digital assets, connections to industry-leading custodians, and access to the firm's global banking and OTC trading network.

Bespoke Derivatives Solutions

Custom Structures: GSR designs custom derivatives structures aligned with specific market views, risk tolerance, and liquidity goals. Each trade is purpose-built to reflect unique asset exposure and strategic objectives, whether for hedging directional risk, unlocking liquidity from token holdings, or enhancing portfolio yield.

Advanced Hedging Strategies: The firm provides advanced hedging and yield enhancement strategies that protect against downside risk while unlocking opportunities to earn yield from volatility or idle assets. These solutions support long-term positioning, tactical hedging, and treasury optimization for institutional portfolios. With expertise spanning crypto options, swaps, and structured products, GSR helps clients implement sophisticated trading strategies.

Discreet Execution: Clients can execute spot or derivatives trades directly with GSR's experienced trading desk to avoid slippage and minimize market impact. The firm ensures confidentiality at every stage of the trade lifecycle, providing white-glove service for complex or sensitive transactions. Flexible settlement options in either fiat or digital assets align with treasury requirements, with trades cleared securely and seamless operational support throughout the lifecycle.

Each client receives a dedicated OTC trading account manager and expert trading analysis.