Institutional Market Insights: Liquidity

Choosing which platform to start trading crypto on can be tricky, as there are thousands of options. Here is a guide to the best crypto exchange providers in 2024.

Uniswap has been pioneering the DeFi and DEX space ever since its inception in 2018. With Uniswap v4 due in Q3 of 2024, we analyse what Uniswap has achieved.

Sushi (formerly SushiSwap) is a key player in the DeFi space. As DEXs gain more prominence in cryptocurrency, Sushi is likely to stand out as a platform.

This is the first edition of a monthly column on things liquidity. I am going to focus on the plumbing part of liquidity; how to make sure we have enough money and securities in the right currency, in the right place and at the right time to settle trades and make payments. Please do share your views and do ask questions. I’ll try to offer you some help either directly or in a future post.

A bid-ask spread is a measurement used for buyers and sellers in a particular market. We explain how bid-ask spreads work and what they are used for.

Understanding AMMs, yield farming, and deep liquidity pools in DeFi markets.

Understanding the critical relationship between market liquidity and volatility for professional trading.

The comprehensive guide to understanding liquidity providers, Tier 1 banks, and market makers.

Brokers who decide to Run A B-Book Do So Primarily Because The Profit Potential Per Unit Traded Is Consistently Higher When Responsibly Managed, Than An A-Book Can Provide. In Addition, A B-Book Broker Has Significantly More Control Over Pricing And Fill Characteristics. As A Result, Their Clients Receive Improved Market Conditions And Regularly Report Greater Customer Satisfaction When Compared To A-Book Brokers.

Liquidity can be a complex topic. We break down everything you need to know to understand liquidity and how it works.

As the crypto market reaches a crossroads for its future development, the industry and regulators need to decide whether to fully adopt traditional financial market structures to increase stability and attract institutional investment, or maintain crypto's decentralized ethos at the risk of impeding mainstream and institutional adoption.

Below is a list of FAQs for Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets

In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to set up your own brokerage. From obtaining the necessary licenses to choosing the right technology and marketing your services, we will take you through the steps on the journey. Do let us know if you need any help with anything covered below.

March 23, 2023 - Conor Ryder from Kaiko Research examines the liquidity situation in Crypto after the banking crisis in the first quarter. In this research report he dives into several liquidity metrics to give an update on crypto liquidity.

An institutional guide to executing calendar spreads and delta-neutral strategies using Paradigm.

Crypto liquidity pools are a new and innovative concept in the crypto space. They are pools of crypto tokens that are locked in smart contracts to provide liquidity for decentralized exchanges. In this article, we will explore some of the best crypto liquidity pools in 2023.

In institutional FX, not all liquidity access is equal. Prime Brokers serve the largest institutions directly, while Prime of Prime brokers provide a bridge for mid-tier firms. This guide explains the structural differences, access requirements, and how to choose the right model for your operation.

Measuring liquidity in crypto markets requires going beyond simple bid-ask spreads. This article introduces a multi-dimensional framework that accounts for market depth, order book resilience, trade impact, and cross-venue fragmentation.