Wintermute OTC releases 2024 annual review and 2025 outlook

BlockBeats news, on January 20th, Wintermute OTC released its 2024 annual review and 2025 outlook: In 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, coupled with growing bipartisan support for crypto frameworks, eliminating major barriers for traditional financial participants and bringing unprecedented institutional participation and capital inflows. This institutional transformation is also reflected in the activities of Wintermute OTC (over-the-counter trading) department, showing a similar growth momentum. Deeply analyzed the trends shaping the market in 2024 to identify patterns that may continue into 2025. Here is an overview of some key highlights: ·Wintermute's OTC trading volume increased by 313%, surpassing the overall cryptocurrency trading platform's 142% increase in trading volume· More than 300 new independent trading pairs for first-time transactions· The average transaction size has increased by 17%, reflecting the trend of large block transactions by institutions· The OTC trading volume of traditional financial institutions has increased by 240%· The trading volume of derivatives has increased by over 300%, with contracts for difference (CFD) accounting for 4.3% of Wintermute OTC's total trading volume in just nine months. It is expected that the institutionalization process will accelerate by 2025, further highlighting the demand for scalable liquidity solutions, improved derivative markets, and efficient trading execution. Macro trends and regulatory clarity will shape execution strategies and drive further integration between the cryptocurrency market and traditional financial markets.