BlockFills is dedicated to providing support for the VC Community.
VCs rely on BlockFills to execute trades, often in relatively illiquid assets, with minimal market impact. BlockFills’ extensive experience, robust technology, and understanding of market dynamics makes this possible.
BlockFills offers a cohesive suite of products and services that are designed to service institutions in the digital asset space.
While all BlockFills clients have access to our core services, our VC clients enjoy additional benefits and personalized services, including the following:
Same-Day Settlement Capabilities
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Our team is nimble and globally distributed. BlockFills is known for timely settlements.
White Label OMS & Optional Front-End
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Looking to take you client-facing OTC business to the next level? Our white label platform, Vision Crypto Cloud, provides your clients with a top-tier, modern, and secure experience.
Reporting Functions
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Reporting simplified. View and export your transaction, payment, and transfer history from within our Vision platform, or connect via API and consume it programmatically.
Liquidity Access
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BlockFills has been aggregating liquidity since 2018. Access deep liquidity via our front-end platforms, Vision and Phoenix, FIX or WebSocket APIs, or via chat.
TWAP Execution
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Do you have a large amount of tokens to buy or sell? Our experienced OTC trading team can source liquidity in assets on most chains via our combination of CEX, DEX, and LP relationships. We can take trade instructions to execute over a fixed period, or our team can provide guidance on how to best execute in a way that seeks to minimize market impact. Family offices, VC funds, and other asset managers utilize our desk for this customized service.
OTC Options* & Bespoke Hedging Strategies
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We have one of the most prolific options desk in the space. Have inventory management needs, need to lay off risk, or hedge your balance sheet? For qualified clients*, BlockFills will price virtually any BTC, ETH, or SOL option spread or structure.
Basis / Forwards & Structures*
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For “Qualified Clients*” BlockFills can offer products designed to manage exposure to underlying crypto assets, whether the intent is to apply leverage, open new positions at lower prices, attempt to generate income, or hedge current or future balance sheet exposure. BlockFills’ treasury management services that seek to take advantage of the fragmentation that exists in the global digital asset space, including trade ideas designed for institutions with large USD or stablecoin balances, not just those holding BTC, ETH, or other volatile cryptoassets.
Perpetual Swaps*
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BlockFills has partnered with its London-based, FCA regulated affiliate, Basis Capital Markets UK Limited (“Basis”), in the development of a cash-settled perpetual swap product that offers sweeping advantages over what is found on most CEXs. Hedge your balance sheet or client flow by leaning on our industry-leading liquidity. Leverage available.
Collateralized Lending & Borrowing
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Have inventory management or fiat needs? BlockFills is actively involved the overcollateralized lending market and has a growing suite of products that feature interesting terms for clients who require customized solutions.
Tri-Party Custody Capabilities
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BlockFills has relationships with both Qualified Custody providers as well as organizations who provide non-custodial wallet infrastructure. If tri-party custody is something your organization requires in order to scale its business, talk with our team. “Qualified Clients*” are often able to use such services for the posting of margin securing option* positions.
Asset Management Services*
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BlockFills’ affiliates offer a variety of asset management products that utilize the BlockFills infrastructure. If you are interested in asset management services, contact our team.
VC Fund Use Case:
ABC Ventures
Client Problem:
ABC Ventures has USD liquidity needs has to routinely sell “hard to liquidate” assets that are only traded on certain exchanges, or even exclusively on DEXs. It seeks to access this liquidity consciously without causing major market impact, and the company also has treasury management needs and seeks guidance on how to manage the underlying price risks of its holdings.
Our Solution:
Onboard at BlockFills
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Utilize the BlockFills OTC desk to carefully and consciously exit positions designed to generate USD liquidity with as little market impact as possible.
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Engage the BlockFills Basis/Forwards* and Options* desks to craft bespoke hedging strategies designed to mitigate the price risk associated with the VC’s treasury or unlock schedule.
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Participate in collateralized lending opportunities in an effort to maximize efficiency.
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Place additional VC funds into asset management services operated by BlockFills’ affiliates.
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Enjoy the peace of mind associated with Tier-1 onshore banking, industry-leading wallet infrastructure, credit, and post-trade settlement.
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Collaborate with the BlockFills team as necessary as the VC’s need for additional products and services evolves.
If you represent a Token Foundation or VC and have questions about our service, register below and a BlockFills representative will promptly follow up to discuss your needs.