BlockFills

BlockFills is a financial technology firm that provides comprehensive solutions for the cryptocurrency market. The company focuses on addressing liquidity fragmentation through advanced technology, offering services that cater to institutional clients worldwide.
== History ==
 
BlockFills was founded in 2018 as a financial technology firm dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for the cryptocurrency market. The company has developed a multi-asset technology platform that addresses liquidity fragmentation issues, offering services such as price discovery, electronic order matching, smart order routing, and trade reconciliation for institutions involved in digital spot, derivatives, and lending markets.
BlockFills has seen significant growth since its inception, including a notable increase in trading volumes and the establishment of a strong presence in the cryptocurrency market. The company has attracted investment from institutional strategic investors to support its expansion plans and continues to innovate within the digital asset sector.
== Services and Trading Platforms ==
BlockFills offers a range of services and trading platforms designed to meet the demands of various market participants:
* Trading Platforms: BlockFills provides two main trading platforms:
** Vision Trader: This platform offers a straightforward user interface, suitable for users without prior trading experience. It supports market and limit orders and provides simple bid/ask streaming prices.
** Phoenix: Designed for experienced traders, Phoenix includes advanced order types, customizable indicators, and allows trading directly on charts or depth of market screens.
* Trading Venue: BlockFills operates a digital trading ECN platform for spot and derivatives products, offering access to over 50 digital assets. The platform features deep liquidity, post-trade settlement, and a web-based trading interface.
== Types of Trading Facilitated ==
BlockFills facilitates several types of trading, including:
* Spot Trading: Immediate delivery of digital assets.
* Derivatives Trading: Trading of contracts that derive value from underlying assets.
* Credit Markets: Solutions for trading in digital credit markets.
== Partnerships ==
BlockFills collaborates with various partners in key areas:
* Custody: Partnered with Zodia Custody to provide compliance-approved digital asset custody solutions.
* Connectivity: Works with AlgoTrader to enhance connectivity and liquidity through the WIRESWARM platform.
* Hosting and Co-location: Provides robust hosting and co-location services to ensure high-speed trading capabilities.
* Fund Administration: Offers services for asset managers and funds, focusing on liquidity and capital efficiency.
==Leadership==
BlockFills is led by a team of professionals with extensive backgrounds in financial services and technology:
* Nick Hammer: CEO and Co-Founder, Nick Hammer has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles in banking, equities, fixed income, futures, and OTC FX trading. Before founding BlockFills, he was the Managing Partner at Direct FX Trading and the owner and principal of Lotus Brokerage.
* Gordon Wallace: President and Co-Founder, Gordon Wallace has more than 25 years of experience in FX markets. He previously served as the Global Head of FX Trading at Deutsche Bank and managed Global FX Derivatives and Proprietary Trading at Credit Suisse. 
* Adam Krauszer: Chief Technology Officer, Adam Krauszer brings over 15 years of experience in the securities industry. He has held roles in research, trading, software development, and operations at firms like Citadel and BNP Paribas. 
* Neil Van Huis: Partner and Director, Neil Van Huis has over 10 years of experience as a derivatives trader. He co-founded K+H Crypto LLC and served as a Senior Quantitative Trader at Transmarket Group.
* Perry Parker: Head of Derivatives Trading, Perry Parker has more than 30 years of experience in financial markets. He was previously the Head of Market Risk at One River Asset Management and a Founding Partner at Grant Capital Partners.
== References ==
Category:Financial Technology Companies
Category:Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Category:Trading Platforms
Category:Companies Established in 2018
Category:Derivatives Trading
Category:Liquidity Providers
Category:Cryptocurrency Companies