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Digital Assets Trading
Trade the future. Today.
Digital assets trading, delivered through our trusted e-FX platform
Trusted trading for Digital Assets
Institutional clients can now trade cryptocurrencies directly via our eFX desk, gaining access to spot – and soon non-deliverable forwards – in Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (EXT/USD). Trading is initially available during Asia and Europe hours through Standard Chartered UK.
Key features
Seamless integration
Trade digital assets confidently with institutional-grade controls and expertise via our single dealer platform, Standard Chartered Markets and FIX API.
Trusted FX experience
Access 130+ currencies across 53 markets – including complex and frontier ones – with trusted expertise now extended to digital assets.
Crypto with confidence
Secure, reliable digital asset trading supported by strong balance sheet capabilities, institutional-grade risk controls and capital strength.
| Product |  Bitcoin/Ether |  FX |  Precious Metals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliverable Spot | (T+1) | | |
| NDF | Launching H2 2026 | | |
| Channel | |||
| Standard Chartered Markets SDP | | | |
| Standard FIX API | | | |
| Voice / IB Chat Trading | | | |
| Multi-Dealer Platforms | on demand | | |
| Others | |||
| Timezone availability | 24 hours* | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Custodians / Vostros supported | Agnostic | Agnostic | Agnostic |
| Funding Model | Bilateral Credit | Bilateral Credit | Bilateral Credit |
| Financial Crime / Sanctions Screening | | | |
*based on client demand (subject to regulatory approval).
Relevant insights
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