Flowdesk Launches Institutional Credit Desk Amid Growing Institutional Interest in Digital Assets

Market maker Flowdesk has launched an institutional credit desk, expanding its footprint in digital asset markets. This move comes as traditional finance players seek more efficient ways to deploy and access capital into crypto. The new desk integrates lending, borrowing, and structured credit into Flowdesk’s existing OTC and liquidity infrastructure, catering to sophisticated institutional counterparties seeking structured credit products to manage liquidity, hedge exposure, and generate yield across fragmented venues.

“Institutions trading digital assets require more than just efficient execution,” said Reed Werbitt, Flowdesk’s U.S. CEO and chief revenue officer. “They need tools to unlock capital and structure strategies with precision.” This sentiment underscores the growing demand for comprehensive financial services within the digital asset ecosystem, where institutions are looking for ways to optimize their capital deployment and risk management strategies.

The launch of the institutional credit desk is a strategic move by Flowdesk, coming just two months after the company raised over $100 million to expand its headcount and build out an over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading desk. This funding has enabled Flowdesk to enhance its service offerings and better meet the evolving needs of its institutional clients. The new desk is designed to provide a seamless integration of lending, borrowing, and structured credit services, leveraging Flowdesk’s existing OTC and liquidity infrastructure.

“Our mission is to deliver institutional-grade trading solutions for the digital asset ecosystem,” said Guilhem Chaumont, co-founder and Global CEO of Flowdesk. “The launch of our Credit Desk is aligned with our commitment to expanding access to advanced digital asset strategies and robust risk management for a broader range of institutional counterparties.” This expansion reflects Flowdesk’s dedication to providing cutting-edge financial solutions tailored to the unique requirements of institutional investors in the digital asset space.

Flowdesk’s expansion comes at a time of increasing institutional interest in digital assets, with the White House giving the industry a regulatory green light. This regulatory clarity has encouraged more traditional finance players to explore opportunities in the digital asset market, seeking efficient ways to deploy and access capital. Flowdesk’s bullish stance on the U.S. market was evident even during the height of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) regulatory scrutiny on crypto, when the company chose to expand its U.S. office despite industry-wide uncertainty. This strategic decision was driven by the belief in the size and sophistication of U.S. capital markets, making the risk worthwhile.