tradias, a German-regulated trading house, is redefining institutional digital asset trading and infrastructure. With billions in monthly trading volume and access to over 10 million end clients through B2B and B2B2C partnerships, the company has established itself as a critical player in the European digital asset ecosystem.
Founded with a mission to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets, tradias leverages its regulatory compliance, innovative tokenization approach, and market-making expertise to empower institutional adoption of blockchain-based solutions.
Core Business Areas
1. OTC Trading & Market Making
tradias provides a range of OTC trading and market-making services, catering exclusively to institutional clients such as banks, neobrokers, asset managers, and corporates. One of its standout offerings is guaranteed market maker spreads, which ensure stable trading costs for clients, even during volatile market conditions.
Proprietary Pricing Engine: tradias’ advanced pricing engine supports both cryptocurrencies and tokenized traditional assets. With a single API, clients can seamlessly access tight liquidity for asset classes ranging from Bitcoin to tokenized products such as money market funds.
Comprehensive Liquidity Network: The company connects to multiple global liquidity providers, exchanges, and OTC desks, making it one of the tightest liquidity providers for crypto-Euro pairs.
This infrastructure allows tradias to offer not just competitive prices but also guaranteed spreads - a feature highly valued by traditional financial institutions looking for predictable transaction costs.
2. Asset Recovery Services
tradias pioneered a unique process for handling and cleaning seized cryptocurrency assets, enabling them to be legally reintroduced into the market. This innovation has positioned tradias as a trusted partner for governments and institutions dealing with confiscated digital assets.
👉🏽 Germany’s Largest Crypto Asset Sale: In 2024, tradias facilitated the sale of billions of euros worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on behalf of the German state of Saxony. Over 95% of the assets were sold OTC, avoiding market disruptions while ensuring optimal pricing.
These achievements have attracted multiple German states and international clients, further solidifying tradias’ reputation as a leader in asset recovery.
3. Tokenization Infrastructure
Tokenization is a big part of tradias' vision for the future of finance. The company has successfully tokenized several financial products, including a money market fund from Allianz and real estate assets.
Proprietary Tokenization System: tradias’ infrastructure supports seamless trading of tokenized assets alongside cryptocurrencies. Clients benefit from a unified API that streamlines access to both markets.
Driving Liquidity in Tokenized Markets: tradias focuses on developing active secondary markets for tokenized assets, addressing one of the biggest barriers to institutional adoption.
CRO Nils von Schoenaich-Carolath emphasized that a complete blockchain-based ecosystem—including tokenized assets, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies - will unlock the true potential of tokenization.
Future Developments in 2025
tradias is gearing up for significant milestones in 2025, focusing on three key areas:
1. Launching a B2B Lending Program
tradias plans to roll out a borrowing and lending program targeted at institutional clients in the second half of 2025. The program will prioritize transparency and risk management, addressing the gaps left by past market failures like Genesis and BlockFi.
“Our goal is to quantify risks and provide clarity on second-level risks, ensuring clients feel secure in their lending decisions,” Nils stated during our podcast.
2. Expansion Under MiCA
With the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation now in effect, tradias is positioned to expand its operations across Europe. As a BaFin-regulated entity, they already comply with the high standards required under MiCA, giving it a significant advantage over competitors who are still adapting to the new regulatory landscape.
The company has plans to hire local experts in key European markets and actively grow its sales and product teams to support this expansion.
3. Partnering with Euro Stablecoin Providers
tradias is collaborating with leading Euro stablecoin providers to integrate stablecoins into its settlement processes. Stablecoins like the anticipated AllUnity Euro stablecoin have the potential to revolutionize treasury management and enable instant settlements, a critical pain point in traditional finance.
“We’re not developing our own stablecoin, but we’re excited to be a multiplier for existing solutions, helping them reach millions of end users through our network,” Nils explained.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
One of tradias’ most talked-about achievements was its role in facilitating Germany’s largest Bitcoin sale. Addressing the myths and controversies surrounding the transaction, Nils shed light on why the sale was necessary:
Legal Mandate: German law requires seized assets to be liquidated promptly, leaving no room for speculation on price movements.
Execution Excellence: tradias’ careful execution ensured minimal market disruption, with most sales conducted in an upward-trending market.
This level of professionalism has positioned the company as a trusted partner for governments and institutions navigating the complexities of digital asset management.
Looking Ahead
tradias sees itself as a critical bridge between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. By combining regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and a customer-centric approach, the company aims to lead the institutional adoption of blockchain-based solutions.
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