OTC trading desk
Spot trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum and over 60 digital assets, with bespoke quotes and human execution by chat or phone, 24/7. One firm price, agreed before you trade.
SBZ is a spot OTC desk: no platform to learn and no order book. A trader quotes you directly and executes for you. On an exchange, a large Bitcoin order eats through the order book and fills at worse and worse prices. On an OTC desk, a trader quotes you one price for the whole amount. Accept it, and that is the price you settle at.
SBZ sources liquidity from a network of leading global liquidity providers and serves businesses, funds, family offices, trusts and high-net-worth clients. Besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, we quote over 60 digital assets on request.
At a glance
- Assets
- Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), plus over 60 other digital assets on request
- Settle in
- USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AED and CAD by SWIFT bank transfer, or in USDT and USDC
- Minimum
- USD 100,000 (or currency equivalent) per trade
- Crypto delivery
- To your verified wallet, usually within 10 to 15 minutes
- Fiat payment
- To your verified bank account the next business day
- Price
- A firm quote from the live market, with our fee agreed before you trade
How an OTC trade works
One team handles every step, from the first call to settlement.
- Step 1
Get set up
We onboard you once: KYC for individuals, KYB for companies. We support personal, family office, trust and corporate accounts and verify your wallets and bank accounts up front.
- Step 2
Get a firm quote
Tell your trader what you want to buy or sell and how you want to settle. You receive one all-inclusive price. Accept it and the price is locked, with written confirmation.
- Step 3
Settle
Send funds or coins to the details your trader confirms. Always check our settlement details with the desk through this website before sending anything. SBZ never changes wallet or bank details by chat or email. How to spot scams.
- Step 4
Receive
Crypto reaches your verified wallet usually within 10 to 15 minutes. Fiat reaches your bank account the next business day.
Why use an OTC desk for Bitcoin
No slippage
For orders of USD 100,000 and above, buying or selling on an exchange usually moves the price against you as the order fills. With OTC you lock one price for the whole order.
Privacy
Your order never appears on a public order book, so the market does not see it coming.
A dedicated trader, 24/7
One named contact by chat or phone, from price discovery to settlement, with market insight when you want it.
Questions
What is an OTC trading desk?
An over-the-counter desk lets you buy or sell Bitcoin and other digital assets directly with a counterparty instead of on a public exchange. You agree one firm price for the whole order, and a trader executes it for you.
Is there a minimum amount?
Yes, the minimum is USD 100,000 per trade, with some flexibility for smaller assets.
Can I pay with stablecoins instead of a bank transfer?
Yes. You can trade Bitcoin and Ethereum against USDT or USDC, or against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AED and CAD by SWIFT.
Which other assets can I trade?
Over 60 digital assets, listed on our Markets page. If there is liquidity in the market, we will get you a price.
What does it cost?
We quote from the live spot price and apply a competitive fee, always confirmed with you before you trade. No hidden costs and no withdrawal fees.