Digital asset exchange Coins.ph has rolled out a new trading promotion aimed at professional and institutional investors, cutting its USDT/PHP spread to a record low of 0.03% through its over-the-counter platform, Coins.ph TradeDesk.
The promotion, which runs from October 15 to December 15, 2025, marks the narrowest bid-ask spread ever offered on the platform. The reduced rate is expected to lower transaction costs for active traders, providing them with improved pricing efficiency and deeper liquidity in the local crypto market.
Driving competitiveness in the PH crypto market
The offering is available exclusively to high-volume traders, requiring a minimum transaction of ₱1 million per trade to qualify. There is no maximum trading cap, giving institutional clients and professional traders the flexibility to move significant volumes of digital assets.
At 3 basis points, or 0.03%, the new rate places Coins.ph among the most competitive OTC crypto trading desks in Southeast Asia. The narrow spread effectively reduces slippage and boosts cost-efficiency — key considerations for traders dealing with large transactions.
“The goal is to position Coins.ph TradeDesk as the premier venue for high-volume digital asset trading in the Philippines,” said Wei Zhou, Chief Executive Officer of Coins.ph. “By introducing this industry-leading spread, we’re giving traders access to the kind of cost-efficiency and liquidity typically found in global exchanges.”
Zhou added that the move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to strengthen institutional participation in the country’s digital asset market, as crypto trading volumes in the Philippines continue to expand.
Catering to institutional and professional clients
Coins.ph TradeDesk operates as the platform’s dedicated over-the-counter (OTC) service, catering to Level 3 Verified clients — including high-net-worth individuals and corporations — who require personalized execution and access to institutional liquidity.
The service supports trading of digital assets listed on Coins Pro, the company’s professional trading platform, and allows settlements in both Philippine pesos (PHP) and US dollars (USD). It also accommodates several foreign currencies such as EUR, GBP, JPY, SGD, AUD, and HKD, enabling cross-border clients to execute larger trades seamlessly.
Beyond its pricing advantage, TradeDesk provides tailored trading support, real-time pricing, and faster settlement times — features aimed at addressing the unique needs of institutional clients operating in a fast-moving crypto market.
Strengthening the exchange’s market position
The launch of the low-spread promotion comes as Coins.ph continues to expand its footprint in the region’s digital finance ecosystem. Since its establishment in 2014, the company has evolved from a crypto wallet startup into one of the Philippines’ most trusted digital finance platforms.
Licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as both a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) and Electronic Money Issuer (EMI), Coins.ph combines regulated financial services with blockchain-based innovation. The company serves millions of users across the country, offering a range of services that include cryptocurrency trading, digital payments, and remittance solutions.
Industry analysts note that the tighter USDT/PHP spread could further strengthen Coins.ph’s competitive position amid increasing activity from both retail and institutional traders in the local market. The move also comes at a time when digital asset exchanges in the Philippines are ramping up product differentiation to capture a broader investor base.
Promoting market efficiency
The new pricing initiative reflects a broader effort by Coins.ph to foster market efficiency and institutional confidence in the Philippine crypto sector. With trading volumes on the rise and digital assets gaining traction as an investment class, cost optimization and liquidity access have become critical for professional traders.
For high-volume participants, the 0.03% spread represents an opportunity to reduce trading costs while benefiting from the stability of a BSP-regulated platform.
As Zhou noted, “Our mission has always been to make digital asset trading more accessible and efficient. This promotion is one more step toward that goal — ensuring that professional traders in the Philippines have the same level of access to competitive markets as their global counterparts.”
