Market Report
Q1 2026 Digital Asset OTC Market Report
An in-depth analysis of institutional OTC volumes, spread dynamics, and key structural shifts in the digital asset market this quarter.
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This market update focuses on the BTC futures basis shift and sustained institutional inflows following spot ETF approvals.
The new Yield Dashboard is now open to qualified investors, supporting structured yield strategies across major and long-tail tokens.