Cryptocurrency markets were built for retail customers, first and foremost, and that’s why they differ so dramatically from traditional finance. In mature markets, prime brokers offer institutions the equivalent of a simple bank account, behind which an army of intermediaries safely stores cash and assets and facilitates trades at lightning speed across a range of venues. Prime brokers also provide credit, allowing traders to shuffle and change positions, with everything netted down and settled a day or two later.
Crypto Exchanges Clamping Down on Prime Brokers Is Backwards Step for Market Efficiency, Traders Say
