Prime Brokerage
Services for institutional clients including execution, lending, and custody.
Services for institutional clients including execution, lending, and custody.
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What is Prime Brokerage?
Services for institutional clients including execution, lending, and custody.
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A prime broker holds client assets in custody, provides access to multiple exchanges and OTC desks, extends margin and lending, manages collateral and settlement, and consolidates reporting. In crypto, prime brokers (e.g., FalconX, Hidden R
Prime brokerage is the institutional on-ramp — it lets funds access crypto with the operational standards of traditional finance. The collapse of some prime brokers (e.g., Genesis) highlighted counterparty risk; quality of custody and lendi
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1. What Is Crypto Prime Brokerage
Prime brokerage is a suite of institutional services — custody, execution, lending, financing, and reporting — bundled by a "prime broker" so funds can trade across venues through one relationship.
2. How It Works
A prime broker holds client assets in custody, provides access to multiple exchanges and OTC desks, extends margin and lending, manages collateral and settlement, and consolidates reporting. In crypto, prime brokers (e.g., FalconX, Hidden Road, Copper) integrate custody, trading, and financing APIs for funds. They reduce operational burden and counterparty complexity for institutions.
3. Why It Matters
Prime brokerage is the institutional on-ramp — it lets funds access crypto with the operational standards of traditional finance. The collapse of some prime brokers (e.g., Genesis) highlighted counterparty risk; quality of custody and lending practices is now a key diligence focus.
4. Key Facts
- Core services: custody, execution, lending, collateral management
- Prime brokers connect to many venues behind one interface
- 24/7 crypto markets require continuous risk management
- Counterparty risk is the industry's central concern
5. Related Concepts
- institutional-custody
- otc
- market-maker
- cefi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prime Brokerage?
Services for institutional clients including execution, lending, and custody.
How does Prime Brokerage work?
Prime brokerage is a suite of institutional services — custody, execution, lending, financing, and reporting — bundled by a "prime broker" so funds can trade across venues through one relationship. A prime broker holds client assets in custody, provides access to multiple exchanges and OTC desks, e
Why does Prime Brokerage matter in Web3?
- otc - market-maker - cefi