Standard Chartered has officially entered the cryptocurrency trading space, rolling out spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum via its UK branch — a move that signals growing institutional acceptance of digital assets.
The new service integrates directly with the bank’s existing FX systems, allowing corporate and institutional clients to access crypto markets through familiar interfaces.
Clients can also choose from multiple custodial options, including Standard Chartered’s in-house solution and affiliated provider Zodia Custody.
Initially operating during European and Asian trading hours, the bank says it may expand to 24/5 availability as demand grows. This launch builds on recent regulatory approvals in the UAE and Luxembourg, where Standard Chartered has already introduced crypto custody services.
While the offering is limited to institutional players for now, the bank has plans to expand it with crypto derivatives, starting with non-deliverable forwards. A spokesperson confirmed the bank has no immediate plans to target retail users.
The move follows years of experimentation with blockchain and tokenized assets, and positions Standard Chartered as one of the few traditional banks offering regulated, direct crypto trading at scale.
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