Your Money, Your Control
Your funds are secured in smart contracts, not third-party accounts.
The first portfolio risk capable platform for Options & Futures trading in DeFi, offering 1000x+ leverage based on margin offset.
Multichain from day one; users can connect, deposit USDC & trade from several chains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base and Optimism.
Deploying protocol on Arbitrum.
Incorporated in Zug, Switzerland.
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Testnet Open: On-chain Futures Trading is live!
Be among the first to explore CVEX testnet, an on-chain futures trading platform – the market’s first and only. Discover our platform, earn achievements, and share your valuable feedback to help us enhance your trading journey.
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Earn USDC and Rewards with referrals
Join our CVEX Affiliate Program and start earning XPs for exclusive rewards!
When you invite friends, you’ll secure a lifetime 20% share of their trading fees, plus an additional 10% from your 2nd-degree referrals.
The best part?
All your connections will enjoy a 10% discount on commissions when they sign up using your referral code.
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MULTICHAIN: ETHEREUM, ARBITRUM, OPTIMISM & BASE
CVEX will allow collateral deposits from any native USDC-supporting blockchain with initial support for users on Ethereum, Optimism, Base and Arbitrum depositing USDC using common wallets including MetaMask.
[INCREASED TRADING WITHOUT INCREASED RISK]
MORE THAN 1000x LEVERAGE
You have the opportunity to trade with huge leverage across your portfolio and access significantly higher amounts of transactions simultaneously.
74x
You hold a position of Long $500 of Bitcoin Dec 23 Futures. With a Margin requirement of $25.25, a 1:19.8 ratio. This Margin requirement can be reduced by adding an correlating trade:
You add a short position of $392 worth of Dec 23 Ethereum Futures. The correlation offset for these is nearly 50%. The collateral requirement is reduced by the correlated position. Margin requirement is now $12.00.
Effective leverage for this simple portfolio 74X
291X
You go long $500 worth of Dec 23 BitcoinFutures.You buy a Put Ladder of options to capture downside value, each for $1000 notional. Puts @25,000; 23,000; 20,000; respectively. Total Notional position, $3500.
The margin on a CEX or DEX with no portfolio risk is circa $350. Put option margin requirement produces a delta offset against the future of 76%. The margin requirement is reduced to $12.
Effective leverage for this simple portfolio is
291X and 30 times better than a typical CEX.
[ more than just crypto ]
Trade crypto & commodities
Seamlessly merging crypto and commodities, let you explore an array of assets, from almost all cryptocurrencies in the market to commodities like Gold, Silver and Coffee.
All you need to have is USDC.
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[ real-time adjustment ]
Var portfolio management
Value-at-Risk calculations
As positions open, your required collateral adjusts in real-time through advanced risk evaluation known as Value-at-Risk (VaR) calculations, all without intervention.
VaR calculations analyze potential market fluctuations, ensuring collateral utilization for margin is appropriate to the market volatility. Manage risk by adding or withdrawing collateral, while a liquidation protocol protects users from failures of other market users.
Ethereum
Open position
Open position
- 17.6
Entry point
$1,704.10
Isolated Margin Equivalent
$170.41
Bitcoin
Open position
Open position
1.0
Entry point
$30,104,10
Isolated Margin Equivalent
$3,010.41
Actual Portfolio Risk
Margin
$9.29
[ reducing collateral requirement ]
Cross margin
Margin capability
CVEX offers cross margin capability, with margin offset given by historical correlation for futures with the addition of delta offset for options. This significantly reduces the collateral requirement, with bigger books of positions benefiting the most from offsets.
Variation margin, allocation of collateral between users pools is handled dynamically and in real-time, meaning profits from positions can be immediately realised.
[ decentralized, fast & efficient ]
Your money is only yours
Zero Fees Withdrawals
Preserve your funds with commission-free deposits and withdrawals.
Efficient Trading Costs
Trade smartly from 0.01% commissions, boosting profit retention.
Gas Free Trades
Uninterrupted trading, free from gas fees.
[ Competitive overview ]
How we differentiate
[ RESEARCH AND FINDINGS ]
ANALYTICAL INSIGHTS CHART
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This chart is an analytical overview based solely on our research and findings, providing insights into the CVEX, CEX and DEX platforms.
[ unprecedented market size ]
A MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY
Revolutionizing the world’s largest asset market. Global derivatives totals to $132,000,000,000,000 ($132 trillion).
Derivatives pose a massive opportunity to drive institutional crypto adoption, the crypto derivatives market will be the largest crypto market.
True decentralized, on-chain futures & options trading offers a wealth of opportunity.
Source: (1) FIA.org, Total Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD), January 2023, ±$132 Trillion Based On A 100,000 Average Notional Value. (2) BIS.org, Global OTC Derivatives Market, H1 2022, ±$632 Trillion.
[ built to perform ]
True on-chain derivatives
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[ EXPERTS ACROSS INDUSTRIES ]
Team behind cvex
Mathias Lundoe Nielsen
[CO-founder & Chief Executive Officer ]
Mathias is a seasoned award-winning tech entrepreneur with a deep technical knowledge in crypto and blockchain. He has lectured at several notable conferences including Blockchain Summit London, ITU (United Nations tech conference) and TEDx.
His track record includes multiple tech startups, three exits and one IPO. BTC investor since early 2015 and he holds a degree from the triple accredited Henley Business School in the UK.
James Davies
[ co-founder & Chief Product Officer ]
James has over 25 years of experience in the traditional finance and DeFi industries, holding several C-Suite roles with companies such as Crypterium, Coindirect and the London Derivatives Exchange.
He is an expert in derivatives and related products, with direct involvement in the development of a wide range of products holding several C-Suite and senior roles with companies such as London Derivatives Exchange, Trayport and Cantor Fitzgerald.
Ivan Ivashchenko
[ co-founder & Chief Technology Officer ]
Ivan is a highly experienced solution architect and principal engineer with over 12 years of experience in the industry.
He is well regarded in the Rust open-source community and has designed and implemented a host of advanced systems in the blockchain space including Exonum blockchain as ex Chief Architect at Bitfury. Focusing on innovative, large-scale products, he has designed, implemented and delivered reliable and efficient solutions for a number of advanced projects in the blockchain space.
Jules Ratcliffe
[ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ]
Jules is an award-winning investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and leading startups and scaleups.
He has invested in, founded, and managed high growth businesses in emerging technologies, fintech, AI, and crypto and participated in over $20 billion in debt and equity funding.
First degree from Oxford University. MBA from INSEAD.
CFO and COO experience working with boards. Focused on blockchain since 2016 supporting enterprise solutions, DeFi, and Layer 1 protocols.
Ivan Kononenko
[ CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ]
Ivan is a seasoned marketing professional with over 4 years of expertise in the Web3 industry.
Renowned for his pivotal roles in Allbridge, LetsExchange, and GoodCrypto App, he is a visionary leader known for orchestrating highly successful marketing campaigns.
Ivan’s innovative strategies have consistently propelled DeFi projects to millions in volume and liquidity, making him a key contributor to the success of prominent Web3 ventures.
Brendan Bradley
[ Advisor ]
Brendan is a highly experienced TradFi and Fintech leader and co-author of FinTech for Dummies and author of ESG Investing for Dummies.
He is the former Chief Innovation Officer, Global Head of Product Strategy and Executive Board Member at Eurex, which is one of the largest futures and options markets in the world, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Deutsche Boerse Asia.
Eduardo Morrison Gomez
[ Institutional Lead ]
Eduardo is ex-Binance Director of Institutional Sales EMEA & LATAM. He is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the technology and financial services industry.
Started his career in International Banking, to then do 360 degrees transition to the startup life in crypto. Joined as founding team member at IntoTheBlock in 2018, leading the BD & Marketing efforts until 2020 when decided to join Binance to lead the Institutional team in EMEA & Latam up until his departure in late 2023.
During his tenure in Binance, Eduardo worked closely with a wide range of market participants, including; individual traders, HFT and proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, asset managers and family offices, market makers and brokers, investment banks, corporations, fintech firms, and more.
30+
Total Headcount
[ Remote & On-site Team ]
Crypto Valley Exchange is built by a team of experienced advisors, traders, developers and marketers with decades of experience in the TradFi and DeFi markets.
[ leading layer 2 technology ]
SCALING LAYER-2 WITH ARBITRUM
Efficiency
Fully Carbon Neutral
Speed
40,000 TPS
Economical
Low fees
Accessible
Built on Ethereum
Scalable
Largest L2 on Ethereum
[ You asked, we anwsered ]
Frequently asked questions
What is Crypto Valley Exchange (CVEX)?
Crypto Valley Exchange (CVEX) is a pioneering force in the Decentralized Derivatives Exchanges (DDEX) space, offering a novel approach to futures and options trading within the decentralised finance.
What are the fees associated with CVEX?
CVEX offers zero fees for withdrawals, efficient trading costs starting from 0.00014% commissions, and gas-free trades, which means you won't be charged for gas fees.
What's the advantage of using CVEX over other exchanges?
CVEX offers a variety of advantages, including high leverage (up to 1000x), VaR-based margin calculations, and a unique collateral system. It also supports both crypto and commodity trading, all while ensuring funds are secured in smart contracts.
Who is behind CVEX?
The CVEX team is led by experienced professionals in the crypto and blockchain industry. Mathias Lundoe Nielsen serves as the Chief Executive Officer, James Davies as the Chief Product Officer, and Ivan Ivashchenko as the Chief Technology Officer.
How does CVEX handle risk management?
CVEX uses Value-at-Risk (VaR) calculations to adjust your required collateral in real-time as positions open. This ensures that your margin is appropriate to market volatility. Additionally, we offer cross-margin capability and a liquidation protocol to protect users.
How can I stay updated on CVEX news and developments?
You can join the CVEX waitlist to get early access and stay informed about the latest news and developments from the CVEX team.
Does CVEX offer a referral or affiliate program for users to earn rewards by inviting others?
CVEX offers an affiliate referral program where users can earn a percentage of referred users trading fees and XP for future rewards by referring other users to the platform.
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