Bitcoin will initially serve as the collateral for loans, with plans to include other major cryptocurrencies.
StoneX Digital, part of StoneX Group, is expanding its move into digital finance by introducing a digital asset lending capability that gives institutional traders new ways to manage liquidity and exposure in crypto-focused portfolios.
The new feature adds another layer to StoneX’s existing digital brokerage and financing toolkit as traditional and digital markets continue to merge.
The lending feature positions StoneX Digital as a bridge between conventional financial systems and emerging crypto markets. The firm already offers clients spot trading, exchange-traded funds, and futures linked to digital assets, all within its established institutional framework.
According to StoneX, the new lending product aims to meet growing demand from professional market participants looking for financing tools that align digital and traditional assets.
The feature enables clients to obtain liquidity without liquidating their crypto holdings, supporting integrated trading and investment strategies.
“Clients are seeking efficient ways to access liquidity while maintaining exposure to digital assets,” said Brian Mulcahy, CEO of StoneX Digital. “This lending capability builds on StoneX’s existing brokerage and risk management infrastructure and supports clients integrating digital asset financing into their broader portfolio strategies.”
The company noted that Bitcoin will serve as the initial collateral for the lending program, but plans are underway to add other large-cap cryptocurrencies as market demand evolves. Each lending arrangement will follow strict collateral management and risk control parameters to ensure stability.
StoneX Digital secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider license under the EU’s MiCA regime from the Central Bank of Ireland, clearing the way for the firm, which launched in June 2022, to offer digital asset execution and custody services across the European Union within the new regulatory framework.
StoneX operates FOREX.com as part of its retail trading franchise, following its acquisition of GAIN Capital, the broker’s former parent. The group uses FOREX.com as one of its key brands for self-directed clients, offering leveraged forex and CFD trading under StoneX’s global regulatory and technology framework.
