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A trading desk for tickets the order book can't absorb.

Firm two-way quotes from a person, executed across multiple liquidity venues, settled in CAD or USD to a Canadian bank account — or in crypto to a wallet you control. From {{ fee.F12i }} per ticket.

Who it's for

Built for four kinds of counterparty

BusinessesConverting revenue, paying in crypto, or buying for the balance sheet — without moving the market.
Corporate treasuriesScheduled or opportunistic allocations with same-day CAD/USD settlement and audit-ready records.
Family officesDiscreet execution of five- to seven-figure tickets, settled to custody you choose.
Other MSBs & platformsWholesale liquidity in CAD pairs for registered MSBs and fintechs that need a counterparty, not an exchange.
Desk terms
Minimum ticket{{ fee.F12i }}Individuals · businesses and institutions
SettlementCAD · USD · cryptoEFT or wire to a Canadian account, typically same business day; crypto to your wallet within 1 hour of funding
ExecutionMultiple liquidity venuesQuotes sourced across Kraken and other venues and aggregated; you see one firm price
AssetsBTC · ETH · USDC · USDTBNB, XRP, SOL, TRX, HYPE and FIGR_HELOC on request; stablecoin and crypto crosses available
PricingSpread on referenceDisclosed in the quote; no separate commission; volume tiers for standing relationships
Desk hours9:00–17:00 PTWeekdays; extended hours by arrangement for businesses

How an OTC trade works

Quote valid 60 seconds
01Request a quoteForm below, phone or Signal — asset, size, side, settlement currency.
02Receive a firm two-way priceAggregated across venues, valid for 60 seconds. Accept or let it lapse.
03FundWire, Interac e-Transfer or crypto. Verified clients can trade on agreed settlement terms.
04We settleCAD or USD to your bank, or crypto to your wallet — with a trade confirmation for your records.
Request a quote

Get a firm two-way quote

Goes straight to the desk owner's inbox. Two-way, valid 60 seconds, during desk hours 9:00–17:00 PT. Nothing is binding until you accept.

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Comparison

OTC desk vs exchange order book

OTC desk
Exchange order book
Best for
Tickets of {{ fee.F12i }} and above, or sensitive to market impact
Small, frequent trades
Price
One firm quote for the whole size, no slippage
Market price; slippage grows with size
Settlement
Same business day, CAD / USD / crypto
On-platform on confirmation; fiat withdrawal separately
Human contact
Yes — a named desk owner
No
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

All questions →
What is the minimum OTC trade size?{{ fee.F12i }} per ticket, for individuals, businesses and institutions alike. Smaller amounts are better served on the platform.
How fast do fiat and crypto settle?Fiat by EFT or wire typically the same business day for trades confirmed before {{ fee.F41i }}. Crypto within one hour of receiving your funds. Timing depends on your bank and network conditions.
Where does the liquidity come from?We source quotes across multiple venues and market makers and show you one aggregated firm price. You never trade on a single exchange's book.
Can I settle in USD?Yes, to a Canadian USD account by wire or EFT.
Do you onboard other MSBs?Yes, subject to enhanced due diligence on your compliance programme. Ask the desk for the counterparty questionnaire.

Trade size too big for the book?

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