GCEX Group, a leading UK-based provider of digital asset and foreign exchange solutions, has teamed up with RULEMATCH to broaden institutional access to the cryptocurrency markets.
The partnership, announced on Wednesday, is designed to provide GCEX’s clientele—comprising hedge funds, brokers, and ETF/ETP providers—with more streamlined, high-efficiency trading options in the digital asset space.
Through this collaboration, GCEX’s clients will now benefit from access to RULEMATCH’s advanced trading platform, which is tailored for high-volume, institutional users and supports fast trade execution alongside integrated settlement options.
The platform operates an anonymous Central-Limit Order Book (CLOB), offering access to regulated liquidity providers and minimising settlement risks through its embedded clearing mechanism, which also reduces capital requirements.
Under the terms of the arrangement, RULEMATCH will exclusively provide the trading platform for institutional crypto investors, while GCEX will serve as a prime broker sponsor, overseeing liquidity access and settlement management for clients.
This setup is expected to streamline the trading process, giving clients seamless access to liquidity and efficient transaction settlement.
Switzerland-based RULEMATCH maintains its position as a neutral market operator by solely facilitating buyer and seller interactions, refraining from acting as a counterparty or market maker.
Instead, the company prioritises compliance with stringent regulatory standards and safeguards against risks such as money laundering and financial terrorism. The platform also employs technology from Nasdaq to bolster market surveillance and risk management.
For GCEX, this alliance aligns with its broader strategy to facilitate institutional adoption of digital assets.
The company’s XplorDigital platform, which focuses on compliance and fund safety, already provides robust infrastructure for both crypto and FX trading, backed by regulatory licences from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Together, GCEX and RULEMATCH aim to make digital asset trading more accessible and manageable for institutional investors seeking a reliable and compliant entry point into cryptocurrency markets.
The partnership also seeks to enable low-latency trading, opening the door to complex strategies traditionally used in conventional financial markets.
Commenting on the collaboration, GCEX CEO Lars Holst emphasised the company’s commitment to innovation and expansion.
“RULEMATCH is built on state-of-the-art, institutional-grade technology, offering ultra-low latency trading of cryptocurrencies, competitive fees, and consistent execution latency down to 25 microseconds. Their platform is impressive, and we share a commitment to market integrity and professionalism,” said Holst.
This partnership signals a significant step forward in meeting the needs of institutional clients who value efficient, technology-driven trading solutions without added complexity or risk.
