Cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute has secured a Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald as part of the firm’s strategic expansion into digital asset financing.
Cantor Fitzgerald announced plans to deploy up to $2 billion through its crypto-backed lending platform, establishing Bitcoin collateral programs as a core liquidity solution for institutional players.
Early participants in Cantor’s lending initiative included FalconX Ltd. and Maple Finance, who leveraged Bitcoin collateral to secure loans.
The expansion positions Cantor Fitzgerald as a key liquidity provider for cryptocurrency firms seeking accessible capital solutions while maintaining exposure to digital assets.