January 25, 2026

Capitalizations Index – B ∞/21M

Chinese Traders Pay Extra for Bitcoin Through OTC Desks Amid Crypto Market Surge

Chinese traders pay extra for bitcoin through otc desks amid crypto market surge

Chinese Traders Pay Extra for Bitcoin Through OTC Desks Amid Crypto Market Surge

Chinese traders pay extra for bitcoin through otc desks amid crypto market surge

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price surge last week has led Chinese traders not only return to trading but pay a premium for doing so, social media-based news account cnLedger reported on April 7.

Reproducing price spreads from cryptocurrency exchanges Huobi and OKEx, cnLedger revealed an increasingly common practice among Chinese traders who wish to acquire Bitcoin.

Since China formally banned cryptocurrency trading in 2017, investors have had few options. Purchasing stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) via over-the-counter (OTC) services and converting them to other cryptocurrencies has become the principal method, cnLedger noted.

Now, in the wake of a bullish week for Bitcoin which saw BTC/USD advance by over $1,000, prices for those OTC services have steadily risen in CNY terms, marking an increase in demand.

“Chinese markets reveal strong buys,” the resource summarized. The tweet stated:

“OTC (Over-The-Counter) trades, the almost only way to buy bitcoin with fiat in China, showing considerable $ premium (1 USDT = 7 CNY) over the official rate of 1 USD = 6.7 CNY.”

The buoyant mood among Chinese investors contrasts with the ongoing clampdown on cryptocurrency-related activities in the country. As Cointelegraph reported, this has extended to anything construed as propaganda, while associated instruments such as initial coin offerings (ICOs) are also outlawed.

By contrast, authorities continue to advocate the development of blockchain technology, both within the state and private sector. Last week, Beijing approved almost 200 firms as part of new plans to register blockchain service providers.

Previously, it was reported that China in fact has more blockchain-related projects underway than any other country worldwide, alongside the largest number of blockchain patents.

Published at Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:05:09 +0000

Previous Article

XRP army provides support to scammed user; CZ steps in to provide first-hand customer service

Next Article

Artificial Intelligence Helps Korean Police Bust $19 Million Bitcoin Ponzi

You might be interested in …

Huobi labs: an upcoming $1 billion blockchain incubator

Huobi Labs: An Upcoming $1 Billion Blockchain Incubator

Huobi Labs: An Upcoming $1 Billion Blockchain Incubator Nick Chong · May 6, 2018 · 8:00 am Huobi, the premier Asian-based exchange, has just announced plans for a blockchain industry fund, research institute, and an […]

Growth Marketing Manager

Growth Marketing Manager ConsenSys Academy, the educational arm of ConsenSys, wants to be the world leader in blockchain education, with a focus on Ethereum…. ConsensysBrooklyn, NY From ConsenSys 5 days ago