FAQs

Frequently asked questions about bpx.exchange

Last updated: Aug 3, 2026

What trading services and market access does BPX offer to institutional investors?

BPX offers institutional investors a fully regulated trading environment spanning the entire securities lifecycle-from primary issuance to secondary market trading and lending. The platform connects issuance, trading, custody, and lending within a single integrated venue, providing direct access to new issues, private credit opportunities, and tokenised securities. BPX operates as a regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) with continuous, anonymous order matching and transparent price formation. Additionally, institutions benefit from market data access, standardised APIs for connectivity, and innovative lending services that enable collateral mobility and capital efficiency. For detailed trading service descriptions, visit the BPX Trading Services page.

What types of assets can I trade on BPX Markets?

BPX Markets offers a regulated marketplace for trading both traditional and tokenised securities. The platform supports alternative and digital assets including real estate, infrastructure, private credit funds, and digitally native money market funds. It provides institutions with access to hard-to-reach asset classes with a unified, fully regulated venue that integrates issuance, trading, lending, settlement, and custody. BPX promotes liquidity and access for institutional investors across the alternative and digital asset economy. Learn more about the regulated digital and alternative asset marketplace on the BPX Markets page.

What does it mean that BPX is a UK FCA-authorised MTF for digital assets?

Being a UK FCA-authorised Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) means we operate a fully regulated marketplace for trading digital and alternative assets under the oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This ensures compliance with UK financial regulations and provides institutional investors with a transparent and secure environment for trading.

  • We support the complete securities lifecycle from issuance to secondary trading and lending.
  • Our MTF offers continuous, anonymous order matching prioritised by price and time.
  • The platform integrates issuance, trading, custody, and lending within a single venue.

Learn more about our regulated trading environment in our Trading Services and Markets Trading Services pages.

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How does BPX ensure transparency and fairness in its MTF operations?

We ensure transparency and fairness through continuous, anonymous order matching governed by the rules of our FCA-authorised MTF.

  • Orders are prioritised by price and time to guarantee fair price formation.
  • Pre- and post-trade data is provided with a 15-minute delay in machine-readable formats.
  • Our market data services offer real-time and delayed data access.
  • The trading services description document outlines market structure and order types.

These measures uphold market integrity and support efficient execution for institutional participants. See our Trading Services for full details.

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What advantages does a regulated MTF provide for institutions trading digital assets?

A regulated MTF like BPX offers institutions a compliant, transparent, and efficient marketplace for trading digital assets.

  • It reduces friction by integrating issuance, trading, custody, and lending in one venue.
  • Enhances liquidity by connecting a broad professional investor base.
  • Ensures regulatory confidence through FCA authorisation.
  • Provides operational efficiency with standardised APIs and continuous order matching.

Institutions can participate in new issues, secondary trading, and collateralised lending seamlessly. More about these benefits is available on our Markets Trading Services page.

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How does BPX’s MTF facilitate the lifecycle of digital securities?

Our FCA-authorised MTF supports the entire lifecycle of digital securities from primary issuance through secondary trading and lending.

  • Issuers can reach a broad professional investor base directly within the platform.
  • Investors can participate in new issues, private credit, and tokenised securities.
  • Integrated custody and settlement services streamline post-trade processes.
  • Lending services allow collateralised borrowing and lending to enhance liquidity.

This end-to-end infrastructure creates a seamless regulated marketplace for digital assets. More information is available on our Services and Trading Services pages.

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What types of digital assets can be traded on BPX’s FCA-authorised MTF?

BPX’s MTF supports trading in a broad range of alternative and digital assets, including tokenised real-world assets such as private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and money market funds.

  • Both traditional and tokenised securities are supported.
  • The platform is designed for institutional-grade securities market participation.
  • It enables trading of equity and debt instruments within a regulated framework.

This diversity allows fund managers and institutional investors to access and mobilise various asset classes efficiently. For more, visit our Services and Trading Services pages.

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How does BPX’s MTF align with UK government policies on digital securities?

BPX’s FCA-authorised MTF is designed to align with His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), FCA, and Bank of England policies on digital securities.

  • We provide assured compliance today with efficient scalability for tomorrow.
  • Our integrated infrastructure supports the transition from traditional to tokenised securities.
  • This alignment helps future-proof alternative and digital asset markets.

By bridging legacy systems with digital rails, we enable fund managers and issuers to meet regulatory expectations while leveraging blockchain technology. Learn more on our Services page.

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How does BPX’s MTF support trading of tokenised securities?

Our FCA-authorised MTF supports transparent and compliant trading of tokenised securities by providing a fully electronic marketplace designed for alternative and digital assets.

  • We enable continuous, anonymous order matching for eligible securities.
  • Orders are prioritised by price and time to ensure fair price formation.
  • The platform supports equity and debt instruments, including tokenised real-world assets.
  • Trading hours align with UK market hours, Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30.

This regulated environment helps institutions trade tokenised securities with confidence and regulatory assurance. For details on market structure and order types, see our Trading Services Description Document.

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How does BPX integrate lending with its MTF trading platform?

BPX integrates lending directly within its FCA-authorised MTF, creating a marketplace where trading and lending coexist to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency.

  • Institutions can pledge eligible assets, including tokenised securities, as collateral for short-term liquidity.
  • Lending services are composable with trading and custody, enabling seamless collateral mobility.
  • This integration supports repo-based lending without triggering sales or tax events.
  • Cash lenders and borrowers can negotiate rates and agreements within the platform.

This unique combination supports price discovery and market depth for alternative and digital assets. Details are in our Trading Services overview.

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