Trading Technologies enables institutional access to GFO-X, as the UK's first regulated digital asset derivatives exchange goes live

Trading Technologies International (TT), a global capital markets technology platform, has announced it now provides connectivity for clients to access GFO-X, the United Kingdom’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. This integration comes as GFO-X opened for trading on 9th May, initially offering Bitcoin index futures and options, aiming to expand the limited choices in centrally cleared digital asset derivatives for institutional participants.
 

GFO-X is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is purpose-built for institutional market participants, combining regulatory clarity, high-performance infrastructure, and deep liquidity. The exchange operates in partnership with LCH DigitalAssetClear, a clearing service from the London Stock Exchange Group, which provides central clearing for all contracts, thereby reducing counterparty risk and enhancing transaction security.
 

Arnab Sen, CEO of GFO-X, commented:

“Trading Technologies’ robust architecture and global connectivity align perfectly with GFO-X’s mission to deliver high-performance, institutional-grade access to digital asset derivatives. This integration enables market participants to leverage TT’s advanced execution capabilities on a fully regulated and centrally cleared venue. As we continue expanding our product suite, TT’s integration enhances our ability to offer deep liquidity and seamless access to the digital asset derivatives market within a familiar institutional framework.”
 

The launch of GFO-X follows the FCA’s decision in March 2024 to lift its prohibition on crypto derivatives for institutional investors, a move that has accelerated the development of regulated digital asset trading venues in the UK. The first institutional trade on GFO-X was executed between Virtu Financial and IMC, with clearing provided by LCH DigitalAssetClear. Key clearing participants at launch include ABN AMRO, Nomura, and Standard Chartered.
 

Alun Green, EVP Managing Director, Futures & Options for TT, said:

“We’re delighted to offer our clients access to GFO-X to support demand for centrally cleared cryptocurrency trading. With the relaxation of the U.S. regulatory market, there is increased global interest among our institutional clients for access to digital assets. We are excited to offer firms and professional traders the ability to participate in this market using our best-in-class, award-winning tools.”
 

TT’s platform, which processed more than 2.8 billion derivatives transactions in 2024, is widely used for futures and options and is increasingly adopted across multiple asset classes. Clients trading on GFO-X via the TT platform can access a suite of features, including execution algorithms, Autospreader®, ADL®, charting and analytics, and APIs. The platform has received several industry awards in 2025, including Derivatives Trading System of the Year at the Markets Media Global Markets Choice Awards.
 

GFO-X’s launch is supported by leading financial institutions and market makers, including IMC, Nomura’s Laser Digital, and Virtu Financial. The exchange, backed by M&G Investments, aims to address the growing institutional demand for regulated, secure, and scalable digital asset derivatives trading in the UK and beyond.