Institutional trading made simple
Trade digital and traditional assets securely
Access digital assets, traditional securities, fiat currencies and derivatives through one institutional-grade platform operated by a regulated Swiss bank. Benefit from 24/7 access, deep liquidity, competitive pricing and execution supported by defined operational and risk controls.
One platform for all assets
Sygnum provides a single, regulated platform to trade digital assets, fiat currencies and over 10,000 traditional securities. Clients benefit from 24/7 access, aggregated liquidity and competitive spreads, enabling efficient portfolio management at any time. Every trade is executed with Sygnum as counterparty under clear transparency standards, and all assets are held in bankruptcy-remote custody, supporting asset segregation and operational reliability. The platform supports self-service trading, voice execution for block orders and API connectivity for automated strategies.
Why trade with Sygnum?
Regulated and compliant
Trade within a regulated Swiss banking environment. Sygnum acts as your counterparty for every transaction, ensuring transparent processes and institutional controls. All digital assets and traditional securities are held in bankruptcy-remote custody, supporting asset segregation and operational resilience.
Multi-asset access
Manage your digital and traditional investments in one place. Trade more than 30 digital assets, major fiat pairs and over 10,000 traditional securities, including global equities, fixed income instruments, ETFs and ETPs.
Liquidity and execution
Execute trades efficiently with aggregated liquidity from leading market venues. Pricing updates in milliseconds, proceeds can be reused fast and clients can trade via the banking platform, voice execution or API connectivity depending on their needs.
Built for institutions
Operate within an institutional-grade framework that supports automated strategies, advanced order types and derivatives such as OTC crypto options. Trading, settlement and reporting are designed to support consistent and efficient operational workflows.
Trading services
OTC crypto options
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.
Crypto spot trading
Trade leading digital assets with 24/7 access and execution supported by aggregated liquidity. Benefit from high-frequency pricing, multiple order types and instant reuse of unsettled proceeds.
Traditional securities
Access over 10,000 global equities, fixed income instruments, ETFs and ETPs through Sygnum’s banking platform operated within a regulated framework.
FX trading
Access major fiat pairs through Sygnum’s regulated FX trading service. Convert currencies for settlement needs, manage exposure across markets or support portfolio rebalancing.
Enhance your digital asset strategy
Sygnum Connect
The 24/7 multi-asset network with free instant settlement for fiat, crypto assets and stablecoins that eliminates counterparty and settlement risks.
Sygnum Protect
Trade on major crypto exchanges while holding collateral off-exchange with bank-grade security. Reduce your counterparty risk, select stable, yield-bearing collateral and benefit from bankruptcy-remote custody for your assets.
Custody
Sygnum provides regulated, compliant custody for more than 70 digital assets, ensuring your assets are held within a robust custody framework and remain accessible to you.
Staking
Staking with Sygnum allows you to participate in Proof-of-Stake networks. Your assets remain held in Sygnum’s regulated custody environment while possible rewards are credited directly to your account.
Lending
Fiat funds are provided without selling digital assets, with collateral remaining client-owned, held off-balance sheet, bankruptcy-remote, and not rehypothecated.
Tokenization
Explore unique investment opportunities and raise capital with bank-grade tokenization for a variety of asset classes, such as traditional securities, private markets and art and collectibles.
Industry voices
“Sygnum has shown that they deliver on their promises and are on their way to achieving their vision of transforming finance and building the digital asset economy.”
“Sygnum is a regulated bank with the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and energy of a start-up. This is what’s needed to reshape the banking experience and build the bridge to the world of digital assets.”
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.
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.
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.
Does Sygnum offer derivatives?
Yes. Sygnum clients can access European-style OTC options and FX forwards.
These instruments can support hedging, directional positioning and yield strategies across different market conditions.
OTC options offer flexible strikes, tenors and non-standard expiries, and are traded under a transparent and efficient margin model.
FX forwards allow clients to lock in exchange rates, support cross-border settlements and manage currency exposure.
Learn more about OTC crypto options here and FX forwards here.
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