Hybrid Custody for Institutional Crypto Derivatives Trading
Summary
The announcement describes a hybrid custody arrangement intended to speed institutional access to Deribit. Under the model, a custodian or brokerage can offer the exchange as a trading venue without first completing a full technical integration. The document names several firms expected to use the arrangement at launch and contrasts it with existing integrations that allow trading through an API while assets remain with a custodian.
In the hybrid setup, traders keep part of their assets with their chosen custodian and place a portion on the exchange to satisfy collateral requirements. The stated default is a 20% deposit, subject to change according to activity, exposure, risk profiles and market conditions. Profit and loss settlements take place on the exchange. The article presents flexibility in asset storage and faster onboarding as intended benefits, but it is a company announcement rather than an independent assessment. It gives no comparative data on custody security, operational performance, costs or how collateral needs may vary in practice.
Key ideas
- Hybrid custody is designed to let institutions access the exchange without a full custodian integration.
- A portion of assets is held on the exchange for collateral while the remainder stays with a third-party custodian.
- The stated default exchange deposit is adjustable based on trading and market risk conditions.
- Profit and loss settlements occur within the exchange platform.
- The announcement does not independently evaluate custody or operational outcomes.
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