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Market coverage
Traditional markets. Digital assets. One settlement layer.
The execution and
settlement layer for
a new financial era.
Cicada provides institutional infrastructure and dedicated OTC support for executing and settling complex transactions between traditional finance and digital assets.
Traditional financeBanksInstitutionsFiat currencies
Digital assetsStablecoinsBTC / ETHOn-chain liquidity
Connecting capitalCreating opportunity
T+0 / T+1
Target settlement
Institutional focus
HNWI · Corporates · Institutions
Wholesale liquidity
OTC desks · Exchanges · Brokers
About us
More than an OTC desk.
Cicada is building the infrastructure layer between banking, liquidity and digital asset markets. We bring together execution, settlement and transaction coordination to help sophisticated clients move capital across otherwise fragmented financial systems.
LiquidityExecutionSettlementOrchestration
Why Cicada OTC
Institutional execution Complex transactions.
A global-scale OTC desk for HNWIs, corporates, institutions and professional counterparties requiring private execution, deep liquidity and coordinated settlement across fiat and digital assets.
Fiat ↔ digital
asset execution
Execute between traditional currencies and digital assets through one coordinated desk.
Private RFQ
and block trading
Discuss size and terms away from public order books before confirming execution.
Aggregated institutional liquidity
Access competitive pricing across institutional liquidity sources.
Multi-currency settlement
Coordinate settlement across supported fiat currencies and digital assets.
Dedicated relationship support
Work with a responsive OTC team throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Wholesale liquidity for professional counterparties
Institutional access designed for complex and high-volume transactions.
Inside the platform
A workspace designed around the trade lifecycle.
No scattered spreadsheets or opaque handoffs. See balances, approved payment methods, transaction status and the next action in one place.
Portfolio overview
Monitor crypto and fiat holdings, available networks and recent activity from one live dashboard.
How it works01 02 03 04Success
A seamless pathfrom capital to settlement.
Onboard
Complete onboarding and establish approved settlement instructions.
Request
Submit the required asset, side, currency, size and settlement requirements.
Execute
Receive and confirm a private RFQ with our dedicated OTC desk.
Settle
Complete fiat or digital asset settlement through approved destinations and receive transaction records.
Execution is only one part of the transactionExecution is only one part
A connected settlement layer.
Institutional transactions do not end when a price is agreed. Cicada coordinates the infrastructure required to move capital from its starting point to its final settlement destination.
01 / Input
Client
USDEURGBPUSDTUSDCBTCETH
02 / Orchestration
Cicada settlement layer
Price discoveryLiquidity routingOTC executionFXBanking connectivityDigital asset settlementCounterparty coordination
03 / Output
Destination
Bank accountCorporate treasuryDigital walletExchangeCounterpartyInvestment account
Built for complexity
Complexity is where we add value.
Straightforward transactions are easier. Complex transactions require expertise. Cicada specialises in transactions involving multiple currencies, jurisdictions, settlement requirements and counterparties, providing a single point of coordination from quote through final settlement.
Multi-jurisdiction transactions
Coordinating capital across different markets and settlement environments.
Multi-currency settlement
Fiat and digital asset conversion across supported currencies.
Large-ticket execution
Private execution designed to minimise unnecessary market impact.
Complex counterparties
Institutional onboarding and settlement structures tailored to the transaction.
Human coordination
Dedicated desk support when transactions require judgement rather than automation.
Built on trusted infrastructure
Security. Compliance. Confidence.
We work with best-in-class partners and industry-leading technology to ensure secure, compliant and reliable operations.
Compliant onboarding
KYC and KYB verification is embedded as the first stage of the product journey.
Approved settlement destinations
Bank accounts and crypto wallets are registered and reviewed before funding or settlement.
Transaction monitoring
Transactions are screened and monitored throughout the execution and settlement lifecycle.
Traceable security
Trades, approvals and asset movements remain visible through status tracking and settlement records.
Security and compliance technology
Specialist infrastructure across custody, monitoring and identity verification.
Coming next
Building the next phase of our infrastructure.
Cicada Payments and Cicada Treasury are currently in development and will be introduced as our regulatory permissions, banking connectivity and platform capabilities expand.
In development
Cicada Payments
- Multi-currency settlement infrastructure
- Cross-border payment connectivity
- Banking and payment rails
- Corporate settlement solutions
In development
Cicada Treasury
- Treasury coordination
- FX management
- Digital asset treasury infrastructure
- Liquidity and risk management tools
Shape what comes next.
Tell us which capabilities matter most to your organisation.
Built for clients
Serving sophisticated clients worldwide.
We work with HNWIs, family offices, corporates, institutions, OTC desks, exchanges and private banks, providing tailored solutions for their unique requirements.
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01Corporate
Corporates
Treasury operations and cross-border capital movements.
TreasuryCross-border
02Wholesale
OTC Desks & Exchanges
Wholesale liquidity and reliable settlement.
Wholesale liquiditySettlement
03Institutional
Institutions & Funds
Liquidity access, large-ticket execution and structured settlement.
Liquidity accessStructured settlement
04Private banking
Private Banks & Wealth Managers
A trusted infrastructure partner.
Private bankingInfrastructure
05Private clients
HNWIs & Family Offices
Wealth visibility and dedicated support.
Private executionDesk support
For professional counterparties
A reliable wholesale liquidity partner.
Cicada provides OTC desks, exchanges, brokers and financial institutions with access to institutional digital asset liquidity and settlement support through bilateral RFQ and professional dealing relationships.
Competitive institutional pricing
Aggregated liquidity sources
Fiat ↔ digital asset settlement
Dedicated dealing support
FAQ
The essentials, clearly answered.
How is OTC different from an exchange?
OTC execution takes place away from public order books. This can reduce visible market impact and slippage on larger orders while providing a clear, agreed price before execution.
Which assets and settlement currencies are supported?
The desk supports a broad range of major digital assets and fiat settlement currencies. Availability depends on the client, jurisdiction, payment method and transaction requirements.
How does the onboarding process work?
You complete an individual KYC or business KYB application and provide any requested supporting documents. Once approved, payment methods can be registered for trading and settlement.
How quickly are trades settled?
Settlement is structured around the agreed terms and approved payment method, with a target cycle of T+0 to T+1 where available.
Can I use both crypto wallets and bank accounts?
Yes. The platform supports approved crypto wallet addresses and fiat bank accounts, subject to verification, asset, network and jurisdiction availability.
Can I track completed transactions?
Yes. Settlement history and recent activity provide visibility into trade type, asset, network, amount, date and current status.
OTC Desk at a glance
Crypto and fiat pairs available through one institutional workflow.
Dedicated OTC desk support across onboarding, execution and settlement.
Move capital with confidence
A more connected financial future.
From straightforward execution to complex cross-border settlement, Cicada provides sophisticated clients with one institutional relationship across traditional and digital markets.