January 23, 2025
By Our Correspondent
Crypto.com has unveiled the introduction of an institutional trading platform designed to complement its existing mobile application for retail crypto trading.
In a statement released on January 21, the company indicated that the new platform will offer more than 300 trading pairs and facilitate advanced trading strategies tailored for institutional clients, signifying the company’s continued growth within the Wall Street sector.
The crypto exchange made its entry into the US institutional custody market in December 2024, providing services to affluent individuals in select states. Crypto.com is poised to navigate a rapidly expanding institutional crypto market in the United States, which leads North America in both cryptocurrency adoption and market value, as highlighted in a report by Chainalysis published in October 2024.
The report revealed that approximately 70% of crypto transactions in North America involved transfers exceeding $1 million, representing the highest percentage among all regions analyzed.
This trend can be attributed to the substantial wealth and robust capital markets present in the United States, as indicated by data from Statista. The administration of newly inaugurated President Donald Trump is anticipated to enhance the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies, following Trump’s relatively close ties with the industry during the 2024 presidential campaign.
On January 21, the day following Trump’s inauguration for a second term, Acting Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission Mark Uyeda initiated a new task force focused on establishing a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. While not directly attributing the launch of Crypto.com in the US to the new administration, Victoria Davis, a spokesperson for the exchange, conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the evolving political landscape. “After years of navigating a regulatory environment characterized by enforcement, we are hopeful that the new administration will collaborate with the industry to create clear regulations that protect consumers and leverage opportunities to position the US as a global leader in cryptocurrency.”
Crypto.com’s institutional platform is set to rival the services offered by other cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini, all of which cater to institutional clients in some capacity.
In 2024, major financial institutions such as BlackRock and Fidelity entered the cryptocurrency market, introducing crypto exchange-traded funds and tokenized assets. The establishment of a more robust regulatory framework for digital assets is expected to enhance institutional interest in crypto-related offerings.
Headquartered in Singapore, Crypto.com operates in 90 countries. Its recent expansion is bolstered by the receipt of in-principal approval for a MiCA license, enabling the exchange to function across the European Union.