Binance boosts OTC liquidity for institutional clients
Binance has upgraded its over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity system, introducing faster execution and external price sources to better serve institutional and high-net-worth investors.
The exchange announced on August 28 that the upgraded system will aggregate liquidity from multiple external providers, including market makers, rather than relying solely on Binance’s own pools. The change is designed to reduce slippage, lower spreads, and give large-volume traders access to more competitive pricing.
As part of the update, Binance is rolling out two execution models. Traders can now settle OTC transactions instantly in as little as 15 minutes or opt for bespoke execution through Binance’s algorithms. This flexibility, the company said, aims to optimize the trading experience for sophisticated clients such as family offices and institutional investors.
“Clients who prioritize pricing and speed for larger trades will enjoy our enhanced OTC service, and clients who prefer bespoke execution can also rely on us to fully manage the process,” said Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance. She added that the new setup provides tailored solutions across different client segments.
Binance also reported strong growth in its institutional base during the first half of 2025. The number of VIP and institutional users increased by 21% and 20%, respectively, compared to last year. Trading volumes from these segments grew by 10% and 12% over the same period.By enhancing execution services, Binance is positioning itself to compete more directly for institutional capital, which has become an increasingly important source of liquidity in the crypto market.
As part of the update, Binance is rolling out two execution models. Traders can now settle OTC transactions instantly in as little as 15 minutes or opt for bespoke execution through Binance’s algorithms. This flexibility, the company said, aims to optimize the trading experience for sophisticated clients such as family offices and institutional investors.
“Clients who prioritize pricing and speed for larger trades will enjoy our enhanced OTC service, and clients who prefer bespoke execution can also rely on us to fully manage the process,” said Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance. She added that the new setup provides tailored solutions across different client segments.
Binance also reported strong growth in its institutional base during the first half of 2025. The number of VIP and institutional users increased by 21% and 20%, respectively, compared to last year. Trading volumes from these segments grew by 10% and 12% over the same period.By enhancing execution services, Binance is positioning itself to compete more directly for institutional capital, which has become an increasingly important source of liquidity in the crypto market.
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