The premier digital asset broker FalconX Obtained Arbelos Markets to expand its derivatives business and strengthen its position among cryptocurrency derivatives dealers.
Arbelos Markets is a trading firm specializing in crypto derivatives, while FalconX operates FalconX Bravoa swap dealer focused on crypto derivatives and approved by Commodity Futures Trading Commissionthe companies said on a Thursday (Jan. 2) press release.
“Combining Arbelos’ systematic trading expertise with FalconX’s extensive client base, large balance sheet and regulatory leadership, We are in a unique position to meet the growing demand for complex trading strategies and customized products, “FalconX CEO Raghu Yarlagadda the release said. “Together, we hope to create a new standard for transparency, scale and innovation in digital asset markets.”
The acquisition of Arbelos will enhance FalconX’s ability to offer access to deeper liquidity, bespoke derivatives solutions and broader trading strategies, according to the release.
Arbelos Markets has a cross-market capability that provides access to liquid trading opportunities across crypto-native venues, traditional venues and on-chain protocols, the release said.
The claim is coming at one time if the positive regulatory momentum and the development of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and derivatives markets drive the growth of the institutional market, per release.
“Joining forces with FalconX achieves our shared mission of offering deep market liquidity, creative risk exposure strategies and hedging tools, and transparency in the crypto markets. derivative,” Arbelos Markets CEO Joshua Lim the release said.
Investors, experts and industry executives await the world’s most famous crypto — bitcoin — to reach new record highs in 2025, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 31).
Elitsa Taskovachief product officer of the crypto lending platform Nexustold CNBC that trends driving this expected growth include “increased recognition of bitcoin as a reserve asset, more bitcoin and crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) and stronger adoption.”
FalconX said in December that it had completed a merger with Request, sir (MAN) to give institutional investors and ecosystem participants with solutions for asset storage and earning staking rewards.
“Coupled with our full suite of core services across trade, credit and holistic treasury management solutions, we support the growth of new protocols at every step of their journey,” Ben Dapkiewiczgeneral manager of custody of FalconX, said in a December 18 press release.
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