Talos has strengthened its institutional trading infrastructure by integrating FalconX’s electronic OTC options liquidity into its request-for-quote (RFQ) platform. The update allows professional traders to access crypto derivatives directly through Talos’ execution workflow, streamlining how large trades are priced and executed across digital asset markets.
FalconX electronic OTC options liquidity is now integrated into the @talostrading RFQ platform, supporting options on BTC, ETH, SOL, and HYPE.
As institutional crypto derivatives markets mature, FalconX is helping expand electronic access to OTC options liquidity across… pic.twitter.com/VoTwbFC5Oi
— FalconX (@FalconXGlobal) March 19, 2026
Institutional demand pushes OTC options into RFQ workflows
The interest in crypto derivatives has seen a sharp rise with institutional investors increasingly adopting options as a tool to manage volatility, hedge risks, and adopt complex trading strategies. However, access to OTC options has traditionally been fragmented, requiring institutions to negotiate prices and conduct trades within limited time slots.
Institutions can now access FalconX’s electronic options liquidity via Talos’s RFQ, enabling users to request prices for critical cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The integration enables OTC trading to move closer to the efficiency of electronic trading, with the flexibility required for institutional and complex deals.
The FalconX liquidity model incorporates risk controls, including bilateral margining and collateral, which are critical in OTC trading. The model is consistent with traditional OTC market practices, with adaptations to crypto markets, which exhibit high volatility.
RFQ model strengthens execution for large crypto trades
The RFQ model continues to gain traction in digital asset markets as institutions look for more discreet and efficient execution methods. Unlike open order books, RFQ systems allow traders to solicit quotes from selected liquidity providers, helping reduce market impact and minimize information leakage during large transactions.
By integrating FalconX directly into the RFQ environment, Talos enables the ability of institutions to more effectively manage block-sized trades and complex strategies involving both spot and derivatives positions. The system allows for more flexible execution workflows, enabling traders to hedge positions or take market views without relying on continuous trading.
Talos has also raised an additional $45 million in a Series B extension round of funding, taking the total Series B round amount to $150 million. The latest round of funding has seen new strategic investors join the company, including Robinhood Markets, Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, and QCP. The funds raised will be used to fuel the growth plans of the company, including the plan to extend the infrastructure from the crypto space into traditional assets as they transition into digital forms.
As the space of institutional engagement with crypto develops, infrastructure players are increasingly focusing on the ability of the infrastructure to work together. RFQ-based systems are becoming a key aspect of the development of the space, as they bring traditional capital markets expertise into the digital space.
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