Gold-i has connected decentralised derivatives venue Derive.xyz to its MatrixNET liquidity management platform, enabling brokers, prop firms and fund managers to access onchain options markets through their existing trading infrastructure. The integration allows users to trade Derive’s liquidity directly via MT4, MT5, DXtrade and CLEO without altering their current operational setup.
According to Gold-i CEO Tom Higgins, Derive handles approximately ninety percent of onchain options volume, making it the dominant player in this emerging market segment. The integration forms part of Gold-i’s broader strategy to bridge traditional finance and decentralised finance ecosystems, following its March connection with crypto derivatives platform Hyperliquid.
The move addresses growing institutional demand for DeFi liquidity as decentralised exchanges expand their footprint. Monthly perpetual futures volumes on such platforms surpassed one point two trillion dollars by late 2025, signalling maturation of the sector. By providing translation layers between conventional brokerage systems and blockchain-based execution, Gold-i enables clients to route order flow to decentralised venues while maintaining existing risk management and aggregation tools.
For brokers and fintech firms, the integration represents an opportunity to diversify liquidity sources and offer clients exposure to onchain derivatives without building separate infrastructure or obtaining additional licences specific to crypto markets. The development suggests traditional intermediaries are increasingly viewing DeFi platforms as viable institutional liquidity providers rather than fringe alternatives.
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Brokers seeking competitive differentiation should evaluate whether onchain liquidity integration offers meaningful client value or simply introduces operational complexity without corresponding demand from their specific user base.
Source: Finance Magnates