OTC Desks Proved Vital as Crypto Shock Absorbers During Market Crash - Finery Markets Analysis

Over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks served as critical shock absorbers during the recent cryptocurrency market liquidation crisis, effectively stabilizing trading operations and containing volatility while limiting broader systemic risks, according to research from Finery Markets. The leading crypto ECN and trading SaaS provider, ranked among the top 30 digital asset platforms, emphasized how OTC desks prevented more severe market disruptions by absorbing significant trading volumes that could have exacerbated price movements across major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).