Crypto Broker

A crypto broker is a dealer that facilitates the direct exchange of cryptocurrencies for other assets between two parties in over-the-counter trading.

If you want to trade Bitcoin off of an exchange, the broker is the entity that matches you with another trader.

Cryptocurrency brokers are usually involved in high-volume trades.

Crypto holders who want to buy, sell, or trade large amounts of Bitcoin may not want to do so on a cryptocurrency exchange because a possible lack of liquidity.

In other words, if the exchange doesn’t have access to enough of a certain kind of cryptocurrency, trade orders can take exorbitantly large amounts of time to complete.

This is due to the fluctuations of cryptocurrency prices, which can quickly result in the potential loss of fund. In extreme cases, orders can stay locked up for days or even weeks.

Crypto brokers charge a fee for their services, but for high-volume trades, brokers’ fees can be less than those charged by cryptocurrency exchanges.

Crypto brokers are often referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) trading services, as they offer the exact same type of functionality.

Advantages of Crypto Brokers

Trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies over the counter provides several inherent advantages.

This is especially true for novice users looking to trader cryptos for the first time or are new to trading.

Traditionally, brokers in other asset classes such as FX require complex verification processes that can often take days, if not weeks to complete.

For crypto brokers, verification is a much more rapid process than on an exchange and can be done in just 30 minutes or sometimes even without immediate verification.

Once an account has been verified and a trading account opened, it is easy to deposit funds and start trading.

Such delays often result in users not purchasing cryptocurrency in the end, as the process takes too long. This is not the case with crypto brokers.

Additionally, crypto brokers locate sellers or buyers who hold large pools of crypto and bring them together for the sale.

This is a more flexible and convenient process, with a settlement period which is normally faster than an exchange.