BTCC, one of the earliest established cryptocurrency exchanges, has disclosed a promotional collaboration with Markets.com, a global contract-for-difference (CFD) trading platform. The announcement, issued from George Town, Cayman Islands on September 23rd, 2026, frames the agreement as a marketing arrangement that will concentrate on cross-audience visibility rather than any operational integration.
The collaboration will bring Markets.com brand exposure to BTCC's audience, especially those with overlapping interests in digital assets and conventional financial instruments. According to the release, both companies will remain separate and independent entities - each continuing to operate its own platform, products and services while upholding its own regulatory responsibilities.
Presence at TOKEN2049 Singapore
As part of the promotional activities, representatives from both BTCC and Markets.com will be present at TOKEN2049 Singapore, scheduled for October 7 to October 8 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The two firms intend to use the event as a forum to introduce attendees to their respective offerings and to facilitate direct conversations between potential users and company representatives.
BTCC will specifically highlight Markets.com's CFD trading product set to attendees interested in access to a wide range of global markets. The promotional materials note that Markets.com offers 24/7 trading on selected CFDs linked to digital assets, and BTCC will help introduce that capability to attendees researching both crypto and traditional market exposures.
Attendees at TOKEN2049 will have the opportunity to meet teams from both businesses and discuss the platforms, products and services each offers. Any access to products and services will remain subject to jurisdictional, eligibility and regulatory conditions that apply to each provider.
Comments from Operations Leadership
Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC Exchange, framed the collaboration as reflective of growing interest across digital asset and traditional finance markets, saying: "This collaboration reflects the increasing interest we are seeing across both digital assets and traditional financial markets. We are pleased to feature Markets.com and introduce its offering to audiences interested in accessing a broader range of financial markets."
Elva Mok, Head of Operations at Markets.com, emphasized the platform's multi-asset CFD capability and 24/7 trading availability on selected digital asset CFDs, stating: "Markets.com is a global online trading platform and multi-asset CFD broker providing access to a broad range of global markets through an intuitive, transparent platform built on secure technology. We are pleased to collaborate with BTCC in introducing the Markets.com brand to a wider audience and showcasing our market access, trading tools and 24/7 trading on selected CFDs on digital assets."
Important Commercial and Regulatory Notes
The two firms are explicit that this arrangement is promotional only. There is no planned technical or service integration between BTCC and Markets.com, and each party remains fully responsible for its own products, services, client relationships and regulatory obligations. The release reiterates that products, services and regulatory protections may differ across jurisdictions and according to client eligibility.
Markets.com is identified in the release as a global, regulated CFD trading platform offering access to a broad set of financial markets and, through selected products, round-the-clock trading on certain digital asset CFDs. BTCC is described as a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011 that serves more than 12 million users across 100+ countries and emphasises accessibility, security and user experience in its trading services.
Risk and Suitability Language
The announcement reiterates standard risk disclosures related to CFD and derivatives trading: these instruments carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Leverage can magnify both gains and losses and may lead to the loss of the entire invested amount. Potential users are advised to understand the risks and to consider whether trading is appropriate for their circumstances.
How to Follow and Contact
For ongoing updates about TOKEN2049 and the promotional activities, BTCC directed readers to its X account at @BTCCExchange. The release also lists official websites and contact points for both companies:
- BTCC official website: https://www.btcc.com/en-US
- BTCC X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange
- BTCC press contact: press@btcc.com
- Markets.com official website: https://www.markets.com/
- Markets.com X: https://x.com/marketscomMena
- Markets.com affiliate contact: affiliate@markets.com
About the Firms
BTCC, established in 2011, operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange and reports serving over 12 million users across more than 100 countries. The company highlights accessibility, security and user experience as focal points for its trading services and is noted in the release as the official regional sponsor of the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
Markets.com is presented as a regulated CFD trading platform that has operated through its group entities for more than a decade, providing multi-asset CFD access to traders across numerous jurisdictions via an intuitive and secure platform. The release emphasises Markets.coms market access, trading tools and availability of 24/7 trading on selected digital asset CFDs.
Legal and Regulatory Disclaimer
The relevant provider is Markets South Africa (Pty) Ltd, an FSCA-regulated Financial Services Provider and authorised Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider.
BTCC and Markets.com are separate and independent entities. The collaboration described above is promotional in nature and does not constitute a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, integration of services or regulatory association between the parties. Both businesses continue to operate independently and remain solely responsible for their own products, services, clients and regulatory obligations.
Products, services and regulatory protections may vary depending on the clients jurisdiction and eligibility.
Trading in financial instruments, including CFDs and other derivatives, involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can amplify both gains and losses and may result in the loss of the entire amount invested. You should ensure that you understand the risks involved and consider whether trading is appropriate for your circumstances.
Press Contact
Contact: Aaryn Ling - press@btcc.com