Introduction to OTC trading

Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading lets you trade digital assets directly with EX.IO trading desk outside of public exchange order books. You can execute large block trades at a single locked-in price with zero slippage and no market impact.

What are the main benefits of using EX.IO’s OTC Trading Desk? 

• Zero Price Slippage: Lock in a single fixed price for your entire order—no price erosion mid-execution.

• Zero Market Impact: Execute large trades completely off-book to prevent trading bots from front-running your order.

• Deep Global Liquidity: Access institutional liquidity pools to seamlessly fill orders far beyond standard exchange depth.

• Bespoke Execution & Privacy: Work 1-on-1 with a dedicated EX.IO OTC trading specialist offering custom pricing, flexible settlement, and complete discretion.

What is the minimum trade size for EX.IO’s OTC? 

EX.IO’s OTC trades typically start at a minimum volume of $50,000 USD (or equivalent in digital assets) per transaction, though we offer flexibility on a case-by-case basis. 

Methods of communications to execute an OTC trade with EX.IO 

1. Chat Trading: Chat directly with our traders via our in-platform IM tool at www.ex.io for real-time execution.

1. Email: Send trade requests and custom quote inquiries directly to otc@ex.io.

1. Phone: Contact your assigned Relationship Manager for direct voice negotiation

1. Contact Us Form: Submit an inquiry via any “Contact Us” button across our website at www.ex.io for a prompt follow-up via your preferred channel.