Bequant.io

What is Bequant?

Bequant is a Malta-based **regulated multi-exchange prime brokerage and trading platform**, operational since 2018 and licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (Class 3 VASP) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. It offers institutional-grade spot, margin, futures, and OTC liquidity across 2,000+ crypto and fiat trading pairs with FIX, REST, and WebSocket connectivity and co-located low-latency execution (<500μs) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Bequant combines prime brokerage services—including custody, collateral management, DeFi access via Fireblocks, and fund administration—with audit-capable tech. It recently partnered with Copper’s ClearLoop for off‑exchange settlement, extending counterparty mitigation and capital efficiency :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. The platform supports DeFi interactions via Fireblocks integration, enabling institutional users to trade on protocols like Uniswap or Aave under compliance frameworks :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

Key Features

• Prime Brokerage & Custody: KYC/AML, institutional wallets, and integration with Copper & ClearLoop ledger infrastructure.
• Multi-Asset Trading: Spot, margin, perpetual futures, and OTC across fiat and crypto.
• Deep Liquidity & Low Latency: FIX/REST/WebSocket APIs with co-located services in Equinix LD4.
• DeFi Access: Integrated Fireblocks support for trading and yield on Uniswap, Aave, etc.
• Compliance & Risk Tools: AML/Tier, off‑exchange settlement, audit logs, fund administration modules.
• Institutional Support: Dedicated client managers, fund onboarding, and global settlement across USD/EUR/GBP.

Use Cases

• Hedge Funds & Institutions: Use prime brokerage for trading and custody under regulated framework.
• Fintech & Wealth Platforms: On‑ramp/trading layer for clients with low-latency execution.
• DeFi & CEX Arbitrage: Combine CEX and DeFi order routing through unified UI and API.
• Off‑Exchange Settlement: Use ClearLoop/Copper to mitigate counterparty risk in clearing.
• Fund Administrators: Manage crypto portfolios with periodic reporting, custody, and compliance.

When connected to Cryptoworth’s accounting platform, Bequant’s trade, margin, custody, collateral, DeFi execution, and settlement metadata flow into ERP-friendly outputs—supporting cost basis, unrealized gain/loss, interest income, DeFi revenue, and audit-ready reconciliation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cryptoworth calculate cost basis on Bequant trades?

Yes. Bequant’s FIX/REST/CSV execution reports include timestamp, price, pair, fees, and margin details. Cryptoworth uses this data for weighted average cost and inventory tracking.

How are off‑exchange settlements handled?

ClearLoop-enabled settlement feeds include trade offsets, collateral movements, and refunds. Cryptoworth maps these to treasury balancing entries and reconciliation processes.

Does Bequant support DeFi integration for accounting?

Yes. Transactions routed via Fireblocks to DeFi protocols (Aave, Uniswap) appear in feed data. Cryptoworth tags these as interest income, yield, or fee expense as appropriate.

Can margin positions and funding be reconciled?

Bequant’s margin positions and funding costs are included in API feeds. Cryptoworth calculates unrealized P&L and funding expenses with traceable ledger entries.