Flow Traders Launches 24/7 OTC Trading for Tokenized Assets
Flow Traders, a global trading firm, has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) offering providing 24/7 liquidity for tokenized money-market funds, equities, and commodities. The move reflects increasing institutional demand for reliable access to these assets outside of traditional market hours, according to a company statement released on March 19, 2026.
Expanding Access to Tokenized Assets
The platform supports major tokenized assets, including Franklin Templeton’s BENJI (an on-chain money market fund) and Tether Gold (XAU₮). This allows institutional counterparties to trade and hedge exposures to tokenized equities and commodities in exchange for fiat currency or stablecoins, utilizing familiar OTC workflows and defined settlement processes. Participants are required to complete Grasp Your Customer (KYC) verification.
Addressing a Growing Institutional Need
The launch addresses a growing need for continuous liquidity as tokenized assets gain traction among institutional investors. These investors are seeking the ability to manage risk and trade when traditional markets are closed, particularly during overnight and weekend periods. Flow Traders noted that activity in tokenized equities and synthetic equity derivatives has reached around 2–3% of the notional trading volume of their primary U.S. Listings, with much of this activity occurring outside of regular U.S. Market hours.
Flow Traders’ Role and CEO Commentary
“Over the past two decades, evolving market structures, from ETFs to electronic trading, have transformed how investors access exposure. Tokenization has the potential to be one of the next major steps in that evolution,” said Flow Traders CEO Thomas Spitz in the official announcement. “We are already seeing early signs of this shift, with tokenized equities and synthetic equity derivatives trading with meaningful volumes.”
Tether’s Perspective on Increased Liquidity
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, highlighted the importance of liquidity providers like Flow Traders in the tokenized asset space. “Demand for gold, both in traditional markets and on chain, has accelerated as investors look for resilient stores of value in a more uncertain macro environment,” Ardoino stated. “Supporting XAU₮ across multiple exchanges and through their OTC desk helps strengthen the market structure around digital representations of physical gold.”
Platform Access and Future Expansion
Institutions can access liquidity through direct FIX connectivity, OMS/EMS platforms, ECNs, or high-touch OTC execution via Flow Traders’ Digital Asset OTC platform. Asset coverage will expand based on counterparty demand, regulatory considerations, and supported venues. Product availability may vary by jurisdiction and counterparty eligibility.