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BitGo expands institutional OTC platform
13 January 2026 US
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BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has announced an expansion of its institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform to further support derivatives trading.
The expanded offering enables institutions to trade OTC derivatives with a BitGo trading entity, with client collateral held in separately regulated BitGo custody.
In connection with the expansion, Tim Kan, former head of sales trading at QCP Capital, has joined BitGo as director of derivatives trading to lead the OTC derivatives team and support the continued growth of the platform.
BitGo’s OTC trading desk delivers spot trading and financing solutions for institutions seeking reliable execution and secure settlement through a regulated infrastructure provider.
Clients now receive access to enhanced derivatives trading capabilities alongside existing prime services, including electronic trading, collateral management, and settlement solutions.
Mike Belshe, co-founder and CEO of BitGo, remarks: “As institutional participation in digital asset markets continues to mature, clients are increasingly seeking the ability to execute more sophisticated strategies without compromising on custody, risk management, or operational controls.”
“Expanding our OTC platform to support derivatives trading reflects our long-term commitment to building institutional-grade infrastructure that enables capital efficiency, security, and scalability across the digital asset ecosystem.”
Kan adds: As institutional participation in digital asset markets continues to evolve, demand for derivatives strategies that can be executed in conjunction with separately regulated custody solutions is increasing.
“I’m excited to join the team as BitGo expands its derivatives capabilities and continues to deliver customised strategies at scale while maintaining rigorous risk controls.”
The expanded offering enables institutions to trade OTC derivatives with a BitGo trading entity, with client collateral held in separately regulated BitGo custody.
In connection with the expansion, Tim Kan, former head of sales trading at QCP Capital, has joined BitGo as director of derivatives trading to lead the OTC derivatives team and support the continued growth of the platform.
BitGo’s OTC trading desk delivers spot trading and financing solutions for institutions seeking reliable execution and secure settlement through a regulated infrastructure provider.
Clients now receive access to enhanced derivatives trading capabilities alongside existing prime services, including electronic trading, collateral management, and settlement solutions.
Mike Belshe, co-founder and CEO of BitGo, remarks: “As institutional participation in digital asset markets continues to mature, clients are increasingly seeking the ability to execute more sophisticated strategies without compromising on custody, risk management, or operational controls.”
“Expanding our OTC platform to support derivatives trading reflects our long-term commitment to building institutional-grade infrastructure that enables capital efficiency, security, and scalability across the digital asset ecosystem.”
Kan adds: As institutional participation in digital asset markets continues to evolve, demand for derivatives strategies that can be executed in conjunction with separately regulated custody solutions is increasing.
“I’m excited to join the team as BitGo expands its derivatives capabilities and continues to deliver customised strategies at scale while maintaining rigorous risk controls.”
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