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Genesis Global Trading
A global leader in institutional digital asset markets and a full-service digital currency prime brokerage
About Genesis Global Trading
Genesis Trading is a financial services company that provides a platform for institutional investors to trade in digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies. The company operates in the digital asset market, serving clients who are looking to trade, hedge, and manage volatility in this rapidly evolving sector.
Genesis Trading's business model is centered around providing a robust trading platform that specializes in handling large orders and providing two-sided liquidity for digital assets. This means that they ensure there are always enough buyers and sellers in the market to allow for smooth trading. They also offer market-making services, which involves buying and selling securities to ensure market liquidity, and providing a continuous flow of quotations.
The company also offers a range of financial products, including vanilla options, exotics, and structured products. In simple terms, these are different types of financial contracts that allow investors to speculate on the price movements of digital assets or hedge against potential losses.
Genesis Trading makes money by charging fees for its services. These fees are typically based on the size and complexity of the trades that it facilitates.
The company prides itself on combining the best aspects of traditional Wall Street trading with the innovative world of cryptocurrency. It was the first to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) bitcoin trading desk in 2013, and has since grown into one of the largest and most experienced providers in the industry. The company provides 24/7 coverage and support to its clients, and offers market analysis to help them make informed trading decisions.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 252
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 43.5/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Crypto and DeFi
- Sector
- Fintech, Crypto Exchange, Crypto Custodian, Crypto and Web3, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Blockchain
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 7 companies, latest Oct 2023
- Capital deployed
- $48M
- Preferred round
- SEED
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Nov 2022 | $140M | $560M | Digital Currency Group | ↗ |
| SUPPORT PROGRAMOther financing | May 2022 | $0 | — | Fuse | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Genesis Global Trading is 1.9K monthly website visits, up 90% over the last three months. Genesis Global Trading's team grew 3.3% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Fuse
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