Institutions trading in digital assets are no longer just looking for rapid execution; they need sophisticated tools to manage capital efficiently and implement tailored strategies, says Flowdesk’s U.S. CEO.
In response to this demand, market maker Flowdesk has introduced a new institutional credit desk, expanding its presence in the digital asset space as traditional finance players seek improved solutions for deploying and accessing capital within crypto markets.
Institutional traders are increasingly turning to structured credit products to manage liquidity, hedge risk, and generate returns across a fragmented market landscape. Flowdesk’s latest offering directly addresses these needs, integrating lending, borrowing, and structured credit services into its existing OTC and liquidity infrastructure.
“Institutions engaging in digital asset markets require more than just fast execution. They need the right tools to unlock capital and execute precise strategies,” explained Reed Werbitt, Flowdesk’s U.S. CEO and Chief Revenue Officer. “This new desk is designed to meet that need by providing tailored solutions for managing and optimizing capital.”
Flowdesk’s new institutional credit desk combines its lending and borrowing capabilities with advanced structured credit solutions, enhancing the company’s already robust OTC and liquidity offerings.
This announcement comes shortly after Flowdesk secured over $100 million in funding to expand its team and establish an over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading desk.
“Our goal is to provide institutional-grade trading infrastructure for the digital asset space,” said Guilhem Chaumont, Co-Founder and Global CEO of Flowdesk. “The introduction of the Credit Desk is a key step in our mission to broaden access to advanced digital asset strategies and strong risk management tools for institutional clients.”
Flowdesk’s latest expansion aligns with the rising institutional interest in digital assets in the U.S., especially with the White House’s recent regulatory green light for the industry.
The firm has long believed in the potential of U.S. markets. Back in 2023, when many in the industry were scaling back or moving operations abroad amid regulatory uncertainty, Flowdesk doubled down on its U.S. presence. Chaumont explained that the scale and sophistication of the U.S. capital markets made it a worthwhile risk.
