Bybit, the world’s 2nd-largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume, has wrapped up a week of TOKEN2049 with an exclusive Symposium entitled by its Institutional (INS). The event was specifically for hedge funds, family offices, and high-net-worth investors as it fit the exchange’s vision of enhancing institutional connections. The symposium, under the theme ‘Bridges of the World’, aimed at building a partnership between conventional financial institutions and the emerging digital asset sector.
The symposiums were attended by Bybit’s chief institutional clients and ecosystem partners for a day of strategic sessions. Topics ranged from macroeconomic developments to emerging trends in e-finance and Bybit’s institutional offerings. The participants learned about different services, such as advanced derivatives, custody solutions, API infrastructure, and improved security tools, all presented as necessary to create a durable financial infrastructure.
Product Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
The INS Symposium underscored Bybit’s concentration on institutional-grade tools/services. One of the key issues was the platform’s unified trading account and secure wallet technologies. These features will endorse increasing institutional needs for strong infrastructure and smooth operational experiences. In 2024, Bybit grew its institutional clients by 100%, reaching over 2,000 active users.
Strategic Partnerships were given considerable attention during the event. Shunyet Jan, Head of Institutional and Derivatives at Bybit, mentioned the collaborations with Zodia Custody in off-venue settlement and existing integrations with Fireblocks and Copper for safe asset custody. These alliances tackle major industry concerns regarding safety and compliance, especially for regulated entities entering the crypto market.
Industry Collaboration and Thought Leadership
The symposium attracted key industry leaders who shared insights on market trends and institutional adoption. Presenters included representatives for Cumberland, SLN Selini Capital, and Zodia Custody. Their attitudes highlighted the growing uniformity between traditional finance and the infrastructure of digital assets.
Members praised Bybit’s transparency and reaction, especially in security management. Institutional participants’ feedback showed the event’s importance in creating relationships and ways to work together in the future.
