FalconX Secures Bitcoin Credit from Cantor in $2B Push for Institutional Crypto Lending

Cantor launches $2B Bitcoin financing arm, with FalconX and Maple among the first clients. Bitcoin-backed credit goes mainstream as institutions tap structured crypto loans.

FalconX has secured an initial Bitcoin credit facility from Cantor Fitzgerald as part of a broader $2 billion initiative to provide structured Bitcoin leverage to institutional investors.

The partnership between FalconX and Cantor Fitzgerald marks a significant step towards merging traditional financial services with the digital asset economy.

FalconX Secures Initial Bitcoin Credit Facility from Cantor

FalconX has secured its first Bitcoin-backed financing facility from Cantor. The facility is designed to support capital-efficient strategies for trading, hedging, and liquidity management.

The prime broker expects to scale operations by integrating this financing framework across its trading and client services. This will enhance FalconX’s ability to offer seamless capital access, aligning with the industry’s shift toward regulated and scalable infrastructure.

The partnership signals deeper institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a viable collateral class for structured financing. Institutions are seeking stable credit channels to back digital asset exposure with enhanced flexibility and security.

FalconX aims to position itself as a bridge between legacy finance and decentralized asset management. Its integration with Cantor's Bitcoin financing program is a testament to this goal.

Cantor Operationalizes $2B Bitcoin Financing Business

Cantor has officially activated its Bitcoin Financing Business, with FalconX among the first to receive capital under this program. The firm plans to offer up to $2 billion in secured financing in its initial launch phase.

The bank stated it developed the platform to meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and transparency demanded by institutional clients. The financing business brings traditional financial instruments into the crypto space using Bitcoin as collateral.

Cantor partnered with Anchorage Digital and Copper.co to safeguard the Bitcoin used in lending deals. These custodians provide critical services, enhancing asset security through their own institutional-grade infrastructure.

Cantor’s expansion reflects the burgeoning demand from institutions for diverse funding avenues backed by digital assets. By supporting Bitcoin-backed lending, the bank is strengthening its presence in the crypto markets.

The move also signals growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a base asset in structured finance, expanding its role beyond primary trading.

Maple Finance Joins Cantor’s Credit Rollout

Maple Finance confirmed it has received a Bitcoin-backed financing tranche under Cantor’s new program, advancing its own digital credit expansion.

This transaction will help Maple expand its reach in institutional lending and bolster its balance sheet. The company described the deal as a breakthrough in institutional crypto finance.

“We are thrilled to announce that Maple has secured a portion of the first Bitcoin-backed financing tranche from Cantor Fitzgerald,” Maple said.

The company is continuing to scale operations by tapping into secured financing for digital asset markets. With Cantor’s support, it gains greater liquidity and operational agility. This positions Maple to grow its footprint in a competitive credit environment.

Maple is among a select group of firms accessing this new type of tailored Bitcoin-backed liquidity. The deal aligns with Maple’s broader strategy to serve high-trust clients using blockchain-based credit platforms.

The company stated it expects to unlock additional capital through future participation in the framework, further integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with traditional financial institutions.