Prime Brokerage

Definition ∞ Prime Brokerage in the digital asset context refers to a suite of services offered by specialized financial institutions to institutional investors. These services typically include trade execution, custody, clearing, financing, and reporting for digital assets. Prime brokers facilitate complex trading strategies and provide the necessary infrastructure for large-scale participation in cryptocurrency markets.
Context ∞ The expansion of Prime Brokerage services is a key indicator of the growing institutional adoption of digital assets. News often reports on new entrants or the scaling of existing prime brokerage offerings by firms catering to hedge funds and asset managers. Discussions frequently center on regulatory compliance, counterparty risk management, and the development of robust technological platforms to support high-frequency trading and complex derivative products within the digital asset ecosystem.