Institutional Prime Services

Prime Brokerage & Institutional Trading

Gemini's institutional prime services provide comprehensive trading, custody, and settlement infrastructure for institutional digital asset clients. The integrated platform delivers deep liquidity, custody solutions, and clearing services designed for hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and enterprises.

eOTC Trading Desk

Gemini eOTC (electronic Over-the-Counter) aggregates liquidity from top global providers to deliver optimal price execution for large cryptocurrency orders. The platform features single-click execution, API access for programmatic trading, multi-quote comparison from multiple sources, and flexible settlement options including delayed net settlement and intraday trading credit. Institutional clients can execute block trades efficiently while maximizing capital efficiency and minimizing market impact.

Institutional Custody

Operating as a qualified custodian under New York Banking Law with fiduciary responsibilities, Gemini Custody provides secure storage and management of 70+ digital assets. The solution features offline cold storage with multisignature technology, role-based governance protocols, biometric access controls, and comprehensive physical security. The Instant Trade feature enables clients to trade directly on Gemini Exchange with cold storage assets without manual transfers. Clients receive segregated account structures, SOC certifications, detailed reporting, and institutional-grade account management.

Clearing & Settlement

Gemini Clearing enables bilateral cryptocurrency trade settlement between institutional counterparties with Gemini acting as confirming third party. The service mitigates counterparty risk through intermediation, ensures timely settlement, and provides transaction confirmation for pre-arranged OTC transactions and block trades. Clearing integrates seamlessly with custody and exchange infrastructure for efficient asset transfers and settlement finality.

All services operate under New York trust company regulation, providing institutional clients with regulatory compliance, insurance coverage, and fiduciary protections unavailable from unregulated providers.