Key Highlights: $1.54 Billion Monthly Futures Spreads Volume
OKX's Liquid Marketplace, a premier liquidity network for spot OTC, futures spreads, and options trading, reached an all-time high of $1.54 billion in September 2023 futures spreads trading volume. This milestone captured 62% of the institutional market share for futures spreads, according to data from Laevitas.
Market Leadership with Nitro Spreads
Launched in July 2023, Nitro Spreads—a specialized venue within OKX’s Liquid Marketplace—has enabled institutional traders to execute advanced strategies like:
- Basis trading
- Futures spreads arbitrage
- Funding rate arbitrage
From August 28 to October 11, 2023, OKX led the market in cumulative futures spreads volume, with four days exceeding 100 million USDT in notional volume:
- September 12
- September 19
- September 28
- October 10
By October 6, Nitro Spreads surpassed 2 billion USDT in cumulative trading volume, underscoring its rapid adoption.
Why Institutional Traders Choose OKX Liquid Marketplace
- Superior Liquidity: Deep orderbooks for seamless execution of multi-leg strategies.
- Reduced Leg Risk: Centralized matching minimizes slippage between trades.
- Guaranteed Spreads: Pre-trade spread locking mitigates price volatility.
- Capital Efficiency: Optimized collateral usage for high-frequency strategies.
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Quote from OKX Leadership
Lennix Lai, OKX Chief Commercial Officer:
"Our futures spreads volume confirms OKX Liquid Marketplace as the preferred venue for institutions. We’ve built a diverse ecosystem with the liquidity and tools traders need in a competitive market. Continuous innovation remains our priority."
FAQs
Q: What is futures spreads trading?
A: It involves simultaneously buying and selling futures contracts with different expiration dates to profit from price differentials.
Q: How does Nitro Spreads improve trading efficiency?
A: By offering one-click execution, guaranteed spreads, and immediate settlement via a central orderbook.
Q: Is OKX Liquid Marketplace available globally?
A: Yes, though product availability may vary by region due to regulatory requirements.
Q: What’s next for OKX Liquid Marketplace?
A: Expansion of supported assets, enhanced API integrations, and cross-margining features.
Recent OKX Milestones
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification: Validated top-tier security management.
- European Expansion: Launched regulated services in Spain, Germany, and Poland.
- OKX Pay: New crypto payment solutions for global users.
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