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July 28, 2025 – D2X, the leading regulated exchange for crypto futures and options, today announced it has successfully raised $5 million in new funding. This significant investment will fuel the company’s strategic expansion, further solidifying its position as the secure gateway to digital assets for institutional investors.
The capital infusion will be primarily utilized to scale D2X’s operations, enhance its product offerings, and extend its reach within the burgeoning institutional digital asset derivatives market. D2X provides a critical bridge for traditional financial institutions seeking to engage with digital assets in a regulated, secure, and high-performance environment.
"This funding round is a strong validation of our vision and the robust infrastructure we've built to serve the institutional demand for crypto derivatives," said a spokesperson for D2X. "As the digital asset landscape matures, regulated and reliable trading venues are paramount. Our commitment to regulatory compliance, coupled with our advanced technology, positions D2X as the preferred partner for institutions navigating this evolving market."
D2X operates as the first regulated exchange for crypto futures and options in a Tier 1 jurisdiction, holding an investment firm license to operate an MTF (Multilateral Trading Facility) granted by the AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) in the Netherlands. It is also supervised by the DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank), ensuring adherence to the highest standards of financial conduct and stability. This rigorous regulatory oversight provides institutional clients with unparalleled confidence and security.
The exchange offers a comprehensive suite of products, including:
- BTC-EUR Index Futures
- BTC-USD Index Futures
- ETH-EUR Index Futures
- ETH-USD Index Futures
- BTC-USD Index Options
- ETH-USD Index Options
Key features that distinguish D2X include:
- Regulated & Institutional Exchange: Operating 7-days-a-week under MiFID II, facilitating trading against reputable and well-capitalized counterparties through a Central Order Book or Block Trading Facility.
- Collateral-Efficient & Secure Custody: Utilizing a state-of-the-art CVaR methodology for portfolio margining, which optimizes collateral efficiency by netting exposure at the portfolio level. Fiat collateral is kept securely off-exchange at a Tier 1 EU Credit Institution, reducing credit risk and earning interest for members.
- Stable & High-Performance Infrastructure: Built in Rust and hosted at AWS in Frankfurt, D2X boasts sub-100µs latency and supports industry-standard connectivity protocols like SBE, FIX, and WebSocket, ensuring a fair and efficient trading experience for advanced market-making strategies.
This funding round marks a pivotal moment for D2X as it continues to expand its footprint and deliver sophisticated, compliant solutions to meet the growing institutional appetite for digital asset derivatives.
About D2X:
D2X is a regulated exchange providing institutional investors with a secure and high-performance platform for trading crypto futures and options. Regulated under MiFID II by the AFM and supervised by the DNB, D2X offers a robust and compliant environment for digital asset derivatives, featuring collateral-efficient solutions and industry-leading infrastructure.Compiled by CMO Intern team
