Crypto Derivatives in 2023 and Beyond

Discover the latest trends and growth areas in crypto derivatives, including institutional investor interest, OTC market advancements, and the role of CoinShares in shaping the future of the space.

Key takeaways
  • Crypto derivatives have evolved significantly since the last webinar in 2021, with a growing interest in institutional investors.
  • Synergies can be leveraged between traditional and crypto derivatives, with CoinShares offering custody, trading, and lending services.
  • The company has experienced a significant increase in trading volumes, with 10,000 contracts of Bitcoin and Ether traded daily.
  • The OTC market is a key area of focus, with automation and margin frameworks becoming more efficient and sophisticated.
  • DeFi is an exciting space, but there is a need to sift through projects and ensure quality.
  • Crypto natives, project founders, and investment funds are interested in trading derivatives due to their risk management needs.
  • The OTC market is less transparent to the broader audience, making it important to provide data and share experiences.
  • Cash settled derivatives have given institutional investors access to the crypto market, allowing them to dip their toes into the space.
  • The growth areas for CoinShares include institutional investors, detecting risk, and creating a credit risk framework.
  • The company is excited about the advancements in the crypto derivatives space, including the Bitcoin and Ether futures and options.
  • The growth of the company is driven by the increasing interest in crypto derivatives from institutional investors.
  • The OTC market is a growth story, with tighter markets and a need for efficient markets and price discovery.
  • CoinShares has been involved in the space since 2016 and has brought reference rates for Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies to market.
  • The company is a fan of DeFi and believes it continues to develop, but there is a need to ensure quality and sift through projects.
  • The growth of the company is driven by the increasing interest in crypto derivatives from institutional investors and the need for efficient markets and price discovery.