BitGo launched LINK, a new unified interface that lets institutional clients manage and trade digital assets held in BitGo custody and centrally connected exchanges without moving the assets off the platform. Instead of juggling multiple exchange dashboards and reconciling balances manually, institutions get a single dashboard to view and execute trades smoothly.
How LINK Works Within BitGo’s Network
LINK operates on top of BitGo’s Go Network Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) infrastructure. This system allows trades to happen across more than 10 connected venues, including OKX US, HTX, KuCoin, and Deribit via Copper. Gate US became the latest exchange to join on July 28, 2026. The key innovation is that assets never leave BitGo Bank & Trust custody, effectively separating custody from trading. Trades settle using a Delivery-vs-Payment mechanism that removes counterparty risk, so neither side needs to trust the other to fulfill the trade.
This separation is critical after the collapse of FTX in 2022, which wiped out billions held on-exchange. BitGo's approach ensures that assets remain safely parked with the custodian even if an exchange fails. This design reassures institutions wary of losing access to their funds during exchange insolvencies.
By giving institutions a unified way to manage positions across exchanges, BitGo not only reduces operational friction but strengthens security. Currently, LINK’s ecosystem connects with over 10 centralized venues, streamlining institutional workflows and mitigating risks in a market still recovering from past shocks.
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