Crypto’s predictable path from central books to OTC discretion
- Chris Soriano
- 24 hours ago
- 1 min read
Demand for bilateral trading, like OTC FX market structure, is fuelling crypto’s institutional take-up, finds BridgePort
Published in FX Markets
August 26, 2025 – The maturation of any asset class follows a remarkably consistent pattern. From equities to fixed income and foreign exchange, markets typically begin with centralised, transparent order books that facilitate price discovery. But as institutional participation deepens, a parallel universe emerges: the over-the-counter market. This isn’t unique to traditional finance – it’s the inevitable trajectory for institutional crypto and the data is now confirming it.
Reposted from Source: FX Markets