OTC crypto options

Tailored options for every market view

Access European-style call and put options across a wide range of crypto underlyings through Sygnum’s regulated trading platform. Structure trades to hedge volatility, express directional views or generate yield. Benefit from flexible strikes, tenors and customised expiry terms in an institutional-grade environment.

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Trading: OTC Crypto options

Flexible options for every strategy

Sygnum offers an institutional-grade OTC options desk providing European-style call and put contracts across major and alternative crypto underlyings. Tailor each contract with flexible strikes, tenors and non-standard expiries, and trade under a transparent and efficient margin model. Options can support hedging, directional positioning or yield strategies, helping investors navigate all market conditions with defined risk parameters. All trades are executed within a regulated Swiss banking environment for added security and operational reliability. 

Why choose Sygnum OTC options

Tailored to your needs

Structure options with flexible strikes, tenors and custom expiries to match your specific market outlook or risk profile. Each contract is designed to support hedging, directional exposure or income generation.

Wide asset coverage

Access options on a broad range of crypto underlyings, including leading assets and select altcoins. This enables diversified strategies and precise positioning across different market segments.

Institutional execution

Trade options through a regulated Swiss bank with transparent processes and robust risk controls. Benefit from competitive pricing, secure settlement and clear operational workflows.

Designed for market conditions

Use options to navigate all market environments. Manage volatility, define risk, enhance yield or express directional views with strategies suited to both stable and fast-moving markets.

Key features of our options desk

Sygnum’s OTC options service provides the flexibility, asset breadth and regulated infrastructure required to implement advanced crypto trading strategies with confidence. 

European-style call and put options

Flexible strikes, tenors and expiries

Options on major assets and altcoins

Transparent and efficient margin model

Tailored structures for hedging or yield strategies

Secure execution in a regulated environment

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Trading FAQs

What are Sygnum’s trading and operating hours?

Our regulated e-banking portal offers 24/7 trading, i.e. trade orders can be placed, will be executed and can be cancelled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Executed trade orders are settled from Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00 CET during our business hours (i.e. assets deposited and withdrawn). However, pending proceeds from unsettled trades can already be used for further trades immediately after a trade execution. 

Clients can also place orders directly with the Sygnum trading desk which operates Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00 CET. 

Which cryptocurrencies does Sygnum support for trading?

Sygnum allows you to trade a growing range of more than 30 digital assets against USD, CHF, EUR and SGD. For an overview of the currencies available for trading, please see our spot trading information and crypto asset market prices. Please contact our Trading desk or your Relationship Manager if you have questions about additional digital assets or fiat currencies.

Please click here for an overview of the digital assets we offer for custody, staking, trading and lending. Further tokens are available on request.

Which fiat currencies can I trade against?

Sygnum allows you to trade more than 100 digital assets against USD, CHF, EUR and SGD. For a full overview of currencies see our spot trading information and crypto asset listings. Please contact our Trading desk or your Relationship Manager if you have questions about additional digital assets and fiat currencies. 

Please click here for an overview of the digital assets we offer for custody, staking, trading and lending. Further tokens are available on request. 

How can I trade crypto assets with Sygnum?

You need to become a Sygnum client in order to trade. Once you are onboarded, you can trade by either logging into the Sygnum e-banking portal for your account, using an API, or by contacting your Relationship Manager or our Trading Desk directly to place your order. Click here to onboard as a Sygnum client.

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