As institutional demand for digital asset solutions grows, it’s clear that institutions need more than just rapid execution; they need sophisticated tools to unlock capital and build custom strategies, says Flowdesk’s U.S. CEO.
In response to this demand, market maker Flowdesk has introduced a new institutional credit desk, further solidifying its presence in the digital asset market. This expansion comes as traditional financial institutions seek more efficient ways to manage liquidity and deploy capital within the cryptocurrency space.
Sophisticated institutional players are increasingly turning to structured credit products to manage risk, hedge exposure, and generate yield across fragmented market venues. Flowdesk’s new desk is designed to meet these needs by integrating lending, borrowing, and structured credit offerings directly into the company’s existing OTC and liquidity services.
“Institutions trading digital assets require more than just fast execution,” explained Reed Werbitt, Flowdesk’s U.S. CEO and Chief Revenue Officer. “They need comprehensive tools to unlock capital and create tailored strategies. Our new credit desk is built to address that need with precision.”
This rollout comes on the heels of Flowdesk’s successful $100 million funding round, which is being used to expand the firm’s team and establish a new OTC derivatives trading desk.
“Our mission is to provide institutional-grade trading solutions for the digital asset ecosystem,” said Guilhem Chaumont, co-founder and Global CEO of Flowdesk. “The launch of our new Credit Desk is a key step in offering broader access to advanced digital asset strategies and risk management tools for institutional clients.”
Flowdesk’s growth aligns with increasing institutional interest in digital assets in the U.S., as well as growing regulatory clarity from the White House.
The company’s expansion is especially noteworthy given the U.S. regulatory environment. In 2023, despite mounting pressure from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the crypto sector, Flowdesk made a strategic decision to grow its U.S. office, seeing the sophistication of the U.S. capital markets as a long-term advantage.
