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Est. 2021

Access changes everything

The institutions that move markets. The protocols before they launch. The deals before they close. One network.

Every capital introduction, every market maker relationship, every seed allocation that matters in crypto — they start with a conversation between people who already trust each other. Traders Guild is where those conversations happen. 92 private communities. Every major exchange, fund, and protocol.

6,250+
Members
92+
Communities
6,331+
Event Subscribers
Gallery

Event Moments

Private dinners and side events alongside leading institutions. Dubai, Singapore, London, NYC.

Services

How the Guild works for you

Introductions That Move Markets

We connect you directly with the people who matter — exchange founders, fund managers, market makers, protocol teams. Double-opt-in. Fully vetted. No cold outreach.

Liquidity & Market Making

From RFQ to go-live, we manage the entire market maker and taker onboarding pipeline for exchanges and protocols.

Pre-Launch Access

Token launches, seed rounds, and strategic allocations — shared within the network before they reach the market. Guild members see opportunities first.

Capital Introductions

We connect LPs, allocators, and family offices with fund managers deploying in DeFi, RWA, and emerging on-chain strategies.

Governance & Strategy

Coordinate institutional stakeholders to protect protocols, optimize on-chain positioning, and navigate governance.

Private Events

Intimate dinners and side events at TOKEN2049, Consensus, EthCC, and EthDenver. 40–50 decision-makers per table. By invitation.

Inquire about engagement terms →

Consultancy

Exchange and protocol advisory

We help exchanges onboard market makers and takers, structure liquidity programs, and connect protocols with institutional capital. Clients include on-chain exchanges, L1/L2 networks, and emerging trading venues.

Onboard

Market maker and taker acquisition for exchanges. We broker the introductions, structure the terms, and manage the relationship through go-live.

Connect

Capital introductions between LPs, allocators, and fund managers. We know who is deploying, what their thesis is, and whether it's worth both parties' time.

Advise

Strategic advisory for protocols navigating institutional partnerships, exchange listings, and liquidity strategy.

Clients include on-chain exchanges, L1/L2 networks, and emerging trading venues. Discuss an engagement →

Network

Inside the Guild

Venture Capital & Growth Equity
Allocators & Limited Partners
Exchanges & Trading Venues
Market Makers & Liquidity Providers
Systematic & Quantitative Traders
DeFi Protocols & Builders
RWA & Tokenization
Family Offices & Treasuries
Legal, Compliance & Operations

Searchable member directory — coming soon. Premium listings available.

Local Chapters

Guild Groups

City-based chapters for institutional crypto professionals. Private Telegram groups. Regular meetups. Local deal flow.

New York City skyline

New York

Chartered 2022 Manhattan + Brooklyn

Wall Street quant shops, crypto funds, TradFi crossovers. DAS NYC dinner crew.

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London skyline

London

Chartered 2023 Old Town + Fidi

European OTC desks, market makers, CeFi/DeFi bridge. StoneX corridor.

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Singapore Marina Bay

Singapore

Chartered 2023 Marina Bay + Chinatown

APAC funds, TOKEN2049 veterans, exchange HQs. Licensing corridor.

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Miami skyline

Miami

Chartered 2022 Brickell + Wynwood

LatAm crypto bridge, iConnections hosts, Capital After Dark crew.

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Dubai skyline

Dubai

Chartered 2023 DIFC + Marina

MENA institutional bridge, TOKEN2049 Dubai base. VARA-licensed operators.

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Denver skyline

Denver

Chartered 2023 RiNo + LoDo

EthDenver builders, protocol devs, Colorado crypto collective.

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Events — 2026 Calendar

Where the Guild meets

Private dinners and side events at every major institutional crypto conference. 23 events since 2021, 2,000+ attendees. By invitation only.

Q1
iConnections Global Alts
Feb 23–26 • Miami, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
TG Dinner Capital Intros
Q1
Consensus Hong Kong
Feb 10–12 • Hong Kong
HKCEC
TG Dinner
Q1
EthDenver
Feb 17–21 • Denver, CO
Stockyards Event Center
Side Event
Q1
Digital Asset Summit
Mar 24–26 • New York
Javits Center North
TG Dinner Sponsor
Q2
EthCC Cannes
Mar 30 – Apr 2 • Cannes, France
Palais des Festivals
TG Dinner
Q2
Paris Blockchain Week
Apr 15–16 • Paris, France
Carrousel du Louvre
TG Dinner Versailles
Q2
TOKEN2049 Dubai
Apr 29–30 • Dubai, UAE
Madinat Jumeirah • 50 seats
TG Dinner Co-sponsor
Q2
Consensus Miami
May 5–7 • Miami, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
TG Dinner
Q2
iConnections Global Alts NYC
Jun 9–10 • New York
Glasshouse • 40 seats
TG Dinner Capital Intros
Q3
Korea Blockchain Week
Sep 29 – Oct 1 • Seoul, Korea
TG Dinner
Q4
TOKEN2049 Singapore
Oct 7–8 • Singapore
Marina Bay Sands • 100 seats
TG Dinner Co-sponsor
Q4
Devcon 8
Nov 3–6 • Mumbai, India
JIO World Center
TG Dinner
Q4
Singapore FinTech Festival
Nov 18–20 • Singapore
Singapore EXPO
TG Dinner
View full calendar on Luma → Sponsor an event →
Intelligence

Guild Intelligence

The Guild Podcast

Weekly conversations with builders, traders, and allocators. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Inside Systematic Trading: How Prop Firms Navigate Crypto
What LPs Actually Look For in Crypto Funds
Exchange Listings: The Real Playbook
Market Making Economics: Spreads, Inventory, Risk
Listen →

Research

Network-sourced reports on market structure, hiring, and deal flow.

Free for members. $500/report for non-members.

Careers

Guild Careers

Post to 6,250 crypto professionals. Guild-vetted talent only. Inquire about listings →

Head of BD
Dubai • Posted 2 days ago
Exchange
Senior Smart Contract Engineer
Remote • Posted 5 days ago
Protocol
Portfolio Manager
Singapore • Posted 1 week ago
Fund
Growth Lead
NYC • Posted 3 days ago
Exchange

Post a Position

Reach 6,250 vetted crypto professionals. Listings go live within 24 hours.

Trusted By

Clients & co-sponsors

We've helped these protocols onboard market makers and takers, and co-hosted events alongside leading institutions.

Clients — What We Did
Lighter
Orderbook DEX

Full market maker onboarding. Built the institutional taker pipeline from zero.

SynFutures
Perp DEX

Market maker and taker onboarding. Structured the liquidity program.

Orderly
Infra / Orderbook

Market maker pipeline management. Cross-chain liquidity coordination.

Bitfinex
Exchange

Institutional BD and market maker introductions for derivatives.

SkillTree
AI Protocol

Token launch support. Investor and exchange introductions.

Algoz
Market Making

Client introductions. Venue onboarding and institutional deal flow.

Bloq Fund
Fund

Capital introductions to LPs and allocators.

Architect
Execution Platform

Institutional trader introductions. Exchange integration BD.

LTP
Market Making

Venue introductions. Strategic partnerships and deal flow.

Blue Coast
Fund

Capital introductions. LP and allocator connectivity.

Event co-sponsors
StoneX
Caladan
Glassnode
Switchboard
Breed
Ostium
RWA.xyz
Sandwich
Magna
Utila
Formidium
ML Tech
Zeta Markets
Bullet Trading
LTP
FAQ

Frequently Asked

Who gets access to the Traders Guild network? +
We vet every member. Institutional traders, fund managers, exchange operators, and protocol founders. If you work in institutional crypto and your network is valuable, you belong in the Guild.
How much does it cost to join? +
Membership by invitation. No fixed annual fee. You pay for the specific services you use — introductions, advisory, events, etc. Most members spend $1,000–$5,000 per month.
Do you guarantee capital introductions? +
We don't guarantee capital, but we guarantee quality. Every introduction is warm and vetted on both sides. We only introduce people who have a real reason to talk.
How do I request an introduction? +
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Tell us who you're looking to meet and why. We'll review and reach out within 48 hours with next steps.
Are the events really private? +
Yes. Small groups (40–60 people), no press, no social media. Real conversations happen in private.
Can I sponsor an event if I'm not a member? +
Yes. Event sponsorship is open to institutions that serve the crypto market. Most sponsors (StoneX, Caladan, etc.) use it as a way to reach decision-makers in a neutral setting.
How many people are in the Guild? +
6,250 active members across 92 private communities. Growing steadily. We keep it high-quality — we'd rather have 6,000 serious people than 60,000 casual ones.
Do you help with market maker recruitment? +
Yes. We work with exchanges on MM onboarding and with MMs on venue selection. We've structured programs for a dozen exchanges and L1s.
Can I access the member directory? +
Coming soon. Members will have access to a searchable directory with public profiles. Non-members can request introductions through us.
What if I work at a competitor? +
Competitors are welcome. The Guild isn't a cartel. We have VCs, exchanges, market makers, and protocols all in the same communities. Healthy competition builds better markets.
Request Intro

Let's get you connected

Tell us who you're looking to meet. We'll reach out within 48 hours.
Or email directly: contact [at] tradersguild [dot] so