Gold-i Adds DeFi Platform Derive.xyz to Bring Onchain Options to Institutional Traders

Thursday, 28/05/2026 | 13:23 GMT by Jared Kirui
  • The integration allows brokers and funds to trade options via existing systems like MT4, MT5, DXtrade.
  • It follows Gold-i's recent integration of Hyperliquid to enable onchain derivatives trading through traditional platforms.
Tom Higgins, founder and CEO of Gold-i, talking to Finance Magnates at iFX EXPO International
Tom Higgins, founder and CEO of Gold-i, talking to Finance Magnates at iFX EXPO International

Gold-i has integrated decentralized derivatives platform Derive.xyz into its platform, giving institutional clients direct access to onchain options liquidity. The move expands the firm’s decentralized finance offering and follows its recent integration with crypto exchange Hyperliquid.

Access to Onchain Options via MatrixNET

According to the information shared with Finance Magnates, the integration on MatrixNET allows brokers, prop trading firms, and fund managers to trade Derive’s onchain options through existing platforms such as MT4, MT5, DXtrade, and CLEO. Users can access this liquidity without changing their current trading setup.

Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i, said: “Derive is a market leader in the rapidly growing niche area of onchain options, currently doing about 90% of onchain options volume. Integrating Derive into MatrixNET aligns perfectly with our strategy of connecting clients to the best liquidity venues across both TradFi and DeFi.”

“Having had a fantastic response from clients since announcing our Hyperliquid integration, we believe this latest integration will further enhance our offering, enabling clients to access new opportunities through a seamless, institutional-grade environment.”

Related: Gold-i Adds Scope Prime's Crypto CFD Liquidity to MatrixNET

Gold-i said the integration aligns with its strategy to connect clients to a wide range of liquidity venues across both traditional and decentralized markets. The company expects the addition of Derive.xyz to expand trading opportunities for its existing client base while also opening access to new users from the DeFi sector.

Expansion of DeFi Connectivity

In March, Gold-i said it had integrated Hyperliquid into its MatrixNET liquidity management platform, marking the first time the system has connected to a decentralized exchange. Through a standard connection, brokers, proprietary trading firms, and fund managers can route order flow to Hyperliquid’s on-chain derivatives venue and stream that liquidity directly into MetaTrader 5 and other trading platforms, the UK-based firm said.

The move comes as decentralized exchanges expand into institutional territory, with monthly perpetual futures volumes exceeding $1.2 trillion by late 2025. Gold-i said it handles the translation layer between traditional brokerage infrastructure and on-chain execution, allowing clients to access pricing and liquidity from Hyperliquid while continuing to use MatrixNET’s aggregation, smart routing, and risk management tools.

Additionally, Gold-i expanded its crypto liquidity offering by integrating the Crypto.com Exchange into MatrixNET. This allows institutional clients to access the venue through a single FIX API connection. The addition enables brokers, prop firms, and fund managers to tap into Crypto.com’s liquidity pool alongside existing providers.

Gold-i has integrated decentralized derivatives platform Derive.xyz into its platform, giving institutional clients direct access to onchain options liquidity. The move expands the firm’s decentralized finance offering and follows its recent integration with crypto exchange Hyperliquid.

Access to Onchain Options via MatrixNET

According to the information shared with Finance Magnates, the integration on MatrixNET allows brokers, prop trading firms, and fund managers to trade Derive’s onchain options through existing platforms such as MT4, MT5, DXtrade, and CLEO. Users can access this liquidity without changing their current trading setup.

Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i, said: “Derive is a market leader in the rapidly growing niche area of onchain options, currently doing about 90% of onchain options volume. Integrating Derive into MatrixNET aligns perfectly with our strategy of connecting clients to the best liquidity venues across both TradFi and DeFi.”

“Having had a fantastic response from clients since announcing our Hyperliquid integration, we believe this latest integration will further enhance our offering, enabling clients to access new opportunities through a seamless, institutional-grade environment.”

Related: Gold-i Adds Scope Prime's Crypto CFD Liquidity to MatrixNET

Gold-i said the integration aligns with its strategy to connect clients to a wide range of liquidity venues across both traditional and decentralized markets. The company expects the addition of Derive.xyz to expand trading opportunities for its existing client base while also opening access to new users from the DeFi sector.

Expansion of DeFi Connectivity

In March, Gold-i said it had integrated Hyperliquid into its MatrixNET liquidity management platform, marking the first time the system has connected to a decentralized exchange. Through a standard connection, brokers, proprietary trading firms, and fund managers can route order flow to Hyperliquid’s on-chain derivatives venue and stream that liquidity directly into MetaTrader 5 and other trading platforms, the UK-based firm said.

The move comes as decentralized exchanges expand into institutional territory, with monthly perpetual futures volumes exceeding $1.2 trillion by late 2025. Gold-i said it handles the translation layer between traditional brokerage infrastructure and on-chain execution, allowing clients to access pricing and liquidity from Hyperliquid while continuing to use MatrixNET’s aggregation, smart routing, and risk management tools.

Additionally, Gold-i expanded its crypto liquidity offering by integrating the Crypto.com Exchange into MatrixNET. This allows institutional clients to access the venue through a single FIX API connection. The addition enables brokers, prop firms, and fund managers to tap into Crypto.com’s liquidity pool alongside existing providers.

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Jared Kirui is an Editor at Finance Magnates with more than five years of experience in financial journalism. He covers online trading, fintech, payments, and crypto industries with a focus on companies, regulation and compliance, executive moves, trading technology, and market analysis. His work has been featured in other media outlets, including Benzinga, ZyCrypto, The Distributed, and The Daily Hodl. Education: Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance option), University of Nairobi
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