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Reference Rates

Power your derivatives offering with a BMR-compliant reference rate built on market-leading data.


How our reference rates help

  • Achieve
    Compliance

    Meet regulatory expectations with our independent and regulated rates to avoid litigation and expand your customer base.

  • Build Competitive Products

    Provide robust products backed by independent rates to attract customers and efficiently compete against other derivatives platforms.

  • Manage Operational Costs

    Avoid unpredictable costs and unnecessary logistics in your risk team with a reliable rate, built on market leading data, to power your derivatives offering.

  • reference rates for derivatives exchanges

    Meet regulatory requirements and overcome conflict of interest concerns with regulated and independent rates that provide a strong, reliable foundation for settlement in your derivatives offering. 

    With our world-class data infrastructure, exchange connections, and expertise, we provide widely-trusted market-leading rates for any crypto derivatives contract settlement.

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    • Comprehensive Coverage and Data
      Access replication data, composition data, and reliable rates for a wide range of digital assets.

    • Real-time Prices Updated Every 5 Seconds
      Our rates update 24/7 in real-time to ensure you always have the latest value of the tracked asset.

    • Rules-based and Independent
      Robust filtering for liquidity, volume and price outlier-resistant capabilities, and more. 

    our solutions

    • Reference Rates

      Single-asset reference rates for financial professionals seeking the broadest coverage. 


      • Governed by Kaiko Indices, a BMR-certified provider
      • Disseminated in real-time with daily fixings 
      • Robust aggregation methodologies  

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    • Custom Rates

      Outline specific rules and criteria to create a rate that meets the needs of your use case.  


      • Strict vetting of exchange data      sources
      • FOREX-converted rates in multiple currencies
      • Rate composition reviewed quarterly

      Our custom rates

    Browse Coverage of Our Rates

    You can search the table below for specific rates associated with a particular asset or naming convention.

    Just enter your criteria into the search bar. 

    Exchange Vetting

    Before calculating a rate, we apply a rigorous exchange vetting mechanism, based on extensive due diligence, ensuring accurate and valid results.  

    Reference Rate

    Basic Vetting

    Not be on a sanction list

    Minimum one basic vetted exchange

    Benchmark Reference rate

    Full Vetting

    Not be on a sanction list

    At least 5 years of operation

    In a stable and open country

    Regulated by a government body

    Strong KYC/AML controls

    Maintain trading policies

    Provide cold storage

    Offer API & Websocket

    Offer live & historical trade data

    Minimum three full vetted exchanges

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