D2X Exchange Overview: Institutional-Grade Crypto Derivatives in the EU

D2X is a fully regulated European derivatives exchange specializing in crypto futures and options, built to serve institutional investors with speed, security, and compliance. Operating under MiFID II and supervised by the AFM and DNB in the Netherlands, D2X offers a robust infrastructure for trading digital assets 7 days a week.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🛡️ Regulated Exchange | Licensed to operate a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) under MiCA |
| 💼 Institutional Focus | Designed for hedge funds, asset managers, and professional traders |
| 🔐 Secure Custody | Fiat collateral held off-exchange at Tier 1 EU credit institutions |
| 📊 Collateral Efficiency | Portfolio margining via CVaR methodology for optimized capital use |
| ⚡ High-Speed Infrastructure | Built in Rust, hosted on AWS Frankfurt, with sub-100μs latency |
| 🔗 Connectivity | Supports SBE, FIX, WebSocket, and multicast market data feeds |
Products Offered
- BTC-EUR / BTC-USD Index Futures
- ETH-EUR / ETH-USD Index Futures
- Crypto Options (coming soon)
- Block Trading Facility for large institutional orders
Participation and assistance
The platform is geared toward professional traders and regulated entities, and onboarding typically involves direct contact or application via their Priority Access Form (https://d2x.com/contact).
