Institutional digital asset prime broker FalconX has moved to expand into Latin America, as part of the firm’s drive to grow its global offering.
Andre Portilho
As part of the expansion, the firm now supports two of the region’s largest financial institutions, investment bank BTG Pactual and Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin, bringing FalconX’s full prime brokerage suite to clients in Latin America, spanning global liquidity, capital efficiency tools, and infrastructure.
“FalconX’s institutional infrastructure accelerates our ability to deliver seamless crypto solutions at the speed the market demands,” said Andre Portilho, head of digital assets at BTG Pactual.
“Their deep liquidity and global execution capabilities give us a meaningful edge as we continue to lead digital asset adoption across Latin America’s evolving financial landscape.”
The offering follows notable growth in demand for digital assets and crypto services in Latin American markets, as the region becomes a key player for firms eyeing global expansion and diversified entry to new markets.
In an Acuiti report released in June 2023, 67% of trading firms surveyed pointed to Latin America as a region of focus for market expansion.
“Latin America is one of the fastest-growing regions for crypto adoption, supported by a tech-forward financial sector, early regulatory frameworks, and real economic drivers,” said Josh Barkhordar, head of Americas, sales at FalconX.
“As we continue to expand our global footprint, we’re proud to support leading financial institutions across the region with world-class execution, tailored solutions, and deep global liquidity.”
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Over the past decade, technological advancements and market expansion in Latin America have increased significantly, particularly in Brazil, as the country’s economy continues to grow.
Most recently, in June 2025, LSEG announced that it had entered an agreement to provide trading, clearing and market surveillance technology to power Brazil’s next-generation derivatives and futures exchange, A5X.