Wintermute OTC trading volume and derivative trading volume will increase by over 300% in 2024

Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the "Wintermute OTC: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook" report, the market structure of cryptocurrencies has undergone changes in 2024, thanks to institutional level products, deeper market liquidity, and higher regulatory transparency. This institutional shift is reflected in Wintermute's OTC trading activities, which have also experienced similar momentum. The report examines the trends that will impact the market in 2024 to determine patterns that may continue into 2025. Here are some key highlights: -Wintermute OTC trading volume increased by 313%, surpassing the overall growth of cryptocurrency exchanges (142%); -More than 300 new independent trading pairs were traded for the first time; -The average transaction size increased by 17%, reflecting a shift towards larger scale institutional bulk trading; -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's total OTC trading volume in just nine months. It is worth mentioning that Meme has unexpectedly become the focus of attention in traditional finance, with its market trading volume rising by 210%, accounting for 16.2% of Wintermute's total trading volume, higher than 7.3% in 2023. This shift indicates that despite a slight decline in trading activity for major cryptocurrencies, institutions are exploring high-risk assets in pursuit of higher returns. These changes reflect a broader trend of deepening institutional participation and increasingly mature market structures. More and more institutions are turning to over-the-counter trading to reduce market impact and avoid capital inefficiencies associated with holding assets on exchanges. Their increasing participation has also reshaped counterparty dynamics and intensified competition, making the over-the-counter market an increasingly important venue for institutional cryptocurrency trading. Institutional adoption is expected to accelerate by 2025, thereby strengthening the demand for scalable liquidity solutions, evolving derivative markets, and efficient trading execution. Macro trends and regulatory clarity will shape execution strategies and drive further integration between cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets.