Cantor Fitzgerald Launches Bitcoin (BTC) Financing Business Aiming to Provide Leverage to Institutional Investors

Cantor Fitzgerald, a global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, is announcing the launch of a business aimed at providing leverage to institutional Bitcoin (BTC) investors.

Cantor Fitzgerald, a global financial services firm with a focus on investment banking, is announcing the launch of a business focused on providing leverage to institutional Bitcoin (BTC) investors.

The firm’s new Bitcoin Financing Business has completed its first transactions successfully, according to a press release.

Cantor’s Bitcoin Financing Business plans to offer up to $2 billion in financing to provide leverage to institutional BTC investors in its introductory phase.

Of the new business venture, Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman Brandon Lutnick says,

“Early on, Cantor recognized the transformative impact digital asset financial services would have on the global economy. This achievement showcases how the combination of Cantor’s deep expertise and entrepreneurial spirit creates a distinct advantage on Wall Street and further solidifies our position as a leading investment bank for crypto and digital asset clients.”

Cantor has partnered with Anchorage Digital and Copper.co as digital asset custodians on the business venture.

Adds Cantor’s Co-Chief Executive Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income, Christian Wall,

“These transactions are a significant milestone for Cantor and the traditional finance industry, showcasing how innovative institutional expertise can unlock capital and deliver sophisticated financing solutions for institutional Bitcoin investors. Institutions holding Bitcoin are seeking to expand their access to varied funding sources, and we are pleased to be supporting their liquidity requirements to facilitate long-term growth and success.”

Institutional investors channeled $2.9 billion into Bitcoin products last week alone, according to data from CoinShares.

BTC is trading at $110,253 at the time of writing, up 5% over the last seven days.