The launch of Ethereum trading provides Octagon Strategy greater opportunities to pursue. The firm has customers across more than 20 countries with the majority based in the US, Asia, and Europe. Octagon reported they’ve recorded growth of 1,100% in trade volume since its start.

Hong Kong-based commodities and digital assets trading house Octagon Strategy announced this past weekend that it has formally commenced trading Ethereum digital assets on its OTC trading desk.

ETH has been a strong performer in the digital asset space and has seen renewed interest due to its unique blockchain with smart contract capabilities. With the rising trend in ICOs, Ethereum has been one of the main beneficiaries. Corporate interest has also been lit with a new Alliance formed back in February of blue-chip multinationals engaged with Ethereum.

Ryan Rabaglia, Head Trader at Octagon Strategy said: