Caladan Crypto Fund and Trading Firm Expands into US Market, Opens Office in NY

Caladan, one of the oldest and most reputable cryptocurrency funds, marketmakers and trading firms, announces its expansion to the United States. The team shared its ambitious plan to allocate 5% of total headcount to the newly created New York unit.

Top crypto market maker Caladan expands to U.S.

According to the official statement of its team, Caladan, a $50 billion crypto market making powerhouse, is expanding to the United States of America amid eased regulation. To kickstart the expansion and solidify its presence on the new market, Caladan has also opened an office in New York City.

This move reflects Caladan’s view that recent developments in U.S. regulatory discourse are creating opportunities for transparent, institutional crypto players.

With deep roots in Asia’s fast-moving crypto markets, Caladan brings a battle-tested blend of executional efficiency, compliance rigor and ecosystem-first thinking to the evolving U.S. landscape. 

Julia Zhou, COO at Caladan, emphasizes the importance of this bold step for the entire U.S. cryptocurrency trading ecosystem and cross-region cooperation:

We see a pivotal moment in U.S. financial markets. Regulatory clarity is unlocking new pathways for innovation, and Caladan is uniquely positioned to bring the high-efficiency standards and bold execution we've developed in Asia to the U.S. market.

The move underscores Caladan’s long-term belief in the U.S. as a key growth market and includes plans to allocate at least 5% of the global headcount to new U.S. operations.

Bridging opportunities of East and West

Zhou also stressed that Caladan is also actively exploring appropriate regulatory pathways, including potential broker-dealer registration and FINRA membership, in alignment with its long-term commitment to regulatory alignment.

As Caladan plants roots in the U.S., this cross-pollination of both regions enables clients to access global liquidity and insights with unmatched speed and reliability.

Caladan’s New York office will play a central role in forging institutional relationships, deepening regulatory engagement and accelerating our strategic footprint in the U.S., serving as a bridge between Asia’s advanced crypto market structures and growing institutional momentum in the United States.