LMAX review: Broker expands digital asset offering with launch of perpetual futures
LMAX, a leading cross-asset marketplace for foreign exchange (FX) and digital assets, has announced the launch of its perpetual futures trading product – a move that further solidifies its presence in institutional digital asset markets.
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The new offering introduces BTC/USD and ETH/USD perpetual futures, with additional trading pairs to be added in the coming months. All contracts are settled in U.S. dollars, reflecting the platform’s institutional focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and market stability.
Perpetual futures – derivative instruments without expiry dates – have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the digital asset industry, with total trading volumes reaching $60 trillion last year. With this launch, LMAX is entering a market that is maturing rapidly as regulatory clarity improves across major jurisdictions.
Bridging institutional liquidity and crypto innovation
The company describes the launch as a “natural extension” of its existing infrastructure, known for its low-latency execution, transparent price discovery, and institutional-grade liquidity. The platform allows investors to access greater leverage while maintaining LMAX’s hallmark trading precision and robust infrastructure.David Mercer, CEO of LMAX, emphasized that the perpetual futures launch empowers clients to “confidently participate in digital asset derivatives and capitalize on crypto market momentum” using the same regulated framework that already supports over $40 billion in average daily FX and digital asset trading volume.
Expanding institutional access to digital derivatives
Jenna Wright, Managing Director of Digital Assets at LMAX, added that perpetual futures reinforce the firm’s role as a trusted institutional partner in digital trading. The new product complements the company’s existing suite of FX and crypto solutions, providing clients with diversified exposure and efficient access to derivative markets.The move underscores broker’s broader ambition to become the leading global cross-asset marketplace, uniting traditional and digital asset classes under one regulated ecosystem. As institutional demand for sophisticated crypto instruments continues to accelerate, LMAX’s entry into perpetual futures marks a defining step toward bridging the gap between conventional finance and digital markets.
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