DVChain

What is DV Chain?

DV Chain (short for DV Trading) is a proprietary trading firm and OTC liquidity provider specializing in cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, it operates with advanced algorithmic execution, institutional-grade APIs, and multi-currency fiat settlement—enabling same-day USD, EUR, and CAD clearing :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

DV Chain’s core services include market making, algorithmic trading, and high-frequency execution for exchanges, institutions, and token projects. They supply liquidity via REST and FIX APIs, DX gateways, and trading bots designed to minimize slippage and maximize fill rates. DV Chain also offers white-label exchange integrations, risk analytics, and compliance support, including KYC/AML and reporting protocols.

Key Features

• Market Making: Tight spreads and consistent depth across crypto pairs.
• Fiat-Liquidity Services: Enable same-day settlement in USD, EUR, CAD for institutional clients.
• API Access: REST, WebSocket, FIX connectivity for both spot and derivative venues.
• Execution Strategies: Includes TWAP, VWAP, and other algorithmic strategies to reduce slippage.
• Regulatory Support: Provides KYC/AML compliance and reporting tools.
• Custom Solutions: White-label trading engine, backend risk tools, and integration support for fintech and exchange startups.

Use Cases

• Crypto Exchanges: Outsource market liquidity and orderflow to maintain tight trading books.
• Institutions: Use advanced trading APIs with efficient fiat settlement for cross-border asset flows.
• Token Issuers: Seed liquidity and partnership-backed volumes through tailored ML models.
• OTC Desks: Offer fast, deep liquidity to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
• Compliance Teams: Integrated trade blotters, risk logs, and AML record-keeping.

For finance and accounting teams, DV Chain provides detailed execution logs—including timestamps, pairs, direction, executed price, and settlement metadata—ideal for structured ingestion into tools like Cryptoworth’s crypto accounting software. This enables automated trade-level cost-basis tracking, reconciliation between spot and fiat funding, and monthly P&L reporting aligned with GAAP/IFRS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cryptoworth automate cost-basis tracking using DV Chain data?

Yes. DV Chain’s execution reports and trade blotters can feed directly into Cryptoworth to calculate weighted average cost (WAC), generate journal entries, and reconcile inventory across trading platforms and fiat legs.

How does fiat settlement metadata impact accounting?

DV Chain logs same-day fiat settlements in USD, EUR, CAD. Cryptoworth maps these into separate ledgers and balance sheets, enabling clear accounting of settlement fees, funding transfers, and cross-currency exposure.

Does DV Chain support compliance reporting for audits?

Yes. Trade-level metadata, timestamps, KYC references, and AML flagging are included in DV Chain feeds. Cryptoworth ingests and archives these for audit trails and risk-control frameworks.