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Bitcoin rally brings crypto prime brokers into the spotlight

Growing interest from hedge funds, family offices and asset managers boost demand for crypto prime services

The rally in the price of bitcoin this year has boosted the crypto prime broking space
The rally in the price of bitcoin this year has boosted the crypto prime broking space Photo: Getty Images

The nascent crypto prime brokerage sector has grabbed institutional interest, thanks to a wave of hedge funds, family offices and asset managers entering the $4tn digital assets market.

A crypto prime broker offers a suite of services including trading, custody, lending and risk management of digital assets to institutional clients such as hedge funds and trading platforms.

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