Spot trading refers to the direct buying and selling of financial instruments or assets for immediate delivery. Spot markets are the foundation of any financial ecosystem, and crypto is no different. While derivatives might see more trading volume, spot trading still plays a crucial role by providing the foundation for market data, price discovery, liquidity, and a direct mechanism for asset exchange. Institutions and individual traders rely on spot markets for actual ownership of crypto assets rather than speculation. However, the process often involves prefunding, tying up valuable capital, and creating friction for institutions that prefer liquidity flexibility.

BridgePort’s middleware simplifies and optimizes spot trading for institutions. By connecting trading firms, custodians, and exchanges, BridgePort eliminates the need for prefunding exchange accounts, allowing firms to trade seamlessly while their assets remain secure with their chosen custodians. With real-time asset allocation and deferred settlement, BridgePort ensures that capital is utilized more efficiently, giving trading firms the flexibility to move assets across exchanges without the delays typically associated with spot FX trading.