Institutional OTC Trading & Derivatives

Service Overview

Zerocap operates as a sell-side flow desk providing crypto and FX spot and derivatives trading to forward-thinking investors and institutions globally. The service combines OTC execution for large-volume trades with principal dealing in derivatives and structured products for wholesale investors.

Core Service Components

Spot OTC Trading

Trade any digital asset through firm pricing or algorithmic execution via chat, GUI, or API. Access streaming prices or RFQ quotes for all major cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, altcoins, and fiat currencies with same-day settlement in major fiat currencies.

Derivatives Trading

Principal dealing in vanilla options, forwards, and structured products for wholesale investors. Zerocap takes principal risk and provides tailored derivative solutions rather than acting as a pure broker.

Structured Products

Custom investment products designed to meet specific client objectives and risk profiles, including yield enhancement, downside protection, and leveraged exposure strategies.

Multi-Channel Access

• Chat-based RFQ for relationship trading
• GUI platform for self-directed execution
• API connectivity for programmatic trading

Same-Day Settlement

Fast settlement in major fiat currencies enables efficient capital deployment and operational flexibility.

Why Institutional Clients Need This Service

Market Impact Mitigation

Large orders on public exchanges create adverse price movement. OTC execution prevents slippage and provides price certainty.

Derivatives Access

Structured products and derivatives for crypto remain difficult to access. Zerocap provides principal dealing capabilities that broker-only platforms cannot offer.

Custom Solutions

Institutional mandates often require specific risk/return profiles that standard products don't satisfy. Custom structuring addresses these needs.

Regulatory Framework

AFSL authorisation (as CAR) enables derivatives dealing that unregulated platforms cannot provide in Australia.

Counterparty Quality

Family office backing (Victor Smorgon Group), regulatory registrations, and institutional infrastructure provide counterparty confidence.

Target Clients

• Hedge funds and asset managers
• Family offices and private wealth
• Corporate treasuries
• Wholesale investors
• Funds requiring derivatives exposure
• Institutions with specific risk mandates

Service Differentiators

Investment Bank Model

Principal dealing and structuring capabilities beyond pure execution.

Multi-Asset Coverage

Crypto, stablecoins, altcoins, and fiat currencies through single relationship.

Regulatory Standing

AFSL authorisation for derivatives with wholesale clients.

Global Coverage

Client base across Australia, UK, Europe, UAE, and Singapore.