Flow Traders, a leading market maker in exchange-traded products, has rolled out round-the-clock OTC liquidity for tokenized assets, covering equities, gold, and money market funds. The firm's Digital Asset OTC platform now provides proprietary two-way pricing for Franklin Templeton's BENJI and tether gold (XAUT), enabling 24/7 trading for permissioned counterparties.
24/7 Quotes for Tokenized Stocks and Gold
The service, announced Tuesday, addresses a key pain point for institutions: the inability to adjust positions over weekends or after hours. "At Flow Traders, we have operated at the intersection of traditional and digital markets for many years, and we are pleased to launch 24/7 OTC liquidity for regulated tokenized equities and commodities," CEO Thomas Spitz said. The platform constantly quotes prices, ready to buy or sell tokenized assets outside regular market sessions.
Marc Jansen, co-chief trading officer, told CoinDesk that demand comes from institutions wanting to manage exposure outside traditional market hours. He noted that weekend price discovery often brings tokenized markets close to traditional open prices, and OTC liquidity supports large trades where public venue liquidity remains thin.
Bridging Weekend Risk Gaps
Recent geopolitical tensions, such as Iran-Israel flare-ups over weekends, exposed the gap between 24/7 crypto markets and closed traditional desks. Flow Traders' OTC liquidity allows risk adjustments via tokenized assets like XAUT and BENJI, which have gained traction on platforms including Binance, OKX, and Hyperliquid. Jansen explained the service is particularly useful for large traders who need to hedge or rebalance when conventional markets are shut.
Tokenization Market Surge
The tokenized commodities market is booming. According to Flow Traders, the combined value of tokenized gold and silver markets has reached nearly $6 billion, roughly quadrupling since end-2024. The OTC service is available immediately via direct FIX connectivity, with plans to expand access. The move leverages Flow Traders' decades of TradFi expertise to bridge traditional assets with blockchain-based liquidity, offering a new tool for institutional risk management.