What Liquidity.io does

Liquidity.io operates a regulated broker-dealer and Digital Alternative Trading System (DATS) purpose-built for tokenizing and settling real-world assets (RWAs) on Ethereum and leading Layer 2 networks such as Arbitrum. The platform's core technology stack combines on-chain tokenization and 24/7/365 settlement with BitGo's institutional custody infrastructure — delivering SOC 2 Type II-certified multi-signature wallets, cold storage, and insurance coverage across 1,550+ digital assets. Productized use cases to date include tokenized aviation assets (Eurus Aero Token One, a fractionalized aircraft engine lease offering priced at $100 per token), tokenized auto loans settled via a partnership with Automatic USA, and plans for tokenized manufactured housing.

The company primarily serves accredited institutional and high-net-worth private investors seeking compliant access to private credit, private secondaries, bonds, equities, and crypto, and it generates revenue (model details undisclosed) through transaction, issuance, and trading fees on tokenized products listed on its ATS. Its go-to-market is anchored on strategic issuer partnerships rather than retail marketing: ETHZilla (now Forum Markets) committed $15 million for a 15% stake in Liquidity.io subsidiary Satschel, Inc., and lists tokenized products exclusively through Liquidity.io, while 14,000+ institutional and private investors are registered on a pre-launch waiting list. As of the most recent public information, the platform is still flagged as "Developing v1.0 / Coming Soon," meaning commercial revenue has not yet been generated despite a substantial build-out of partnerships, custody, and AI-assisted underwriting integrations.

Name

Liquidity.io

Website

https://liquidity.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liquidity.io is a regulated broker-dealer operating a Digital Alternative Trading System for tokenizing and settling real-world assets on Ethereum and Layer 2 networks, serving accredited institutional and high-net-worth investors with tokenized aviation, auto-loan, and private credit products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Securities Trading Platform

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Credit & Loan Tokenization Platforms (FSADAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquidity Infrastructure (RFQ, order-book engines, matching, liquidity-as-a-service) (FSAPADAI), Tokenized Collateral & On-Chain Credit Infrastructure (Collateral Mgmt, Liquidations) (FSAGAMAK), Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Tokenized securities trading
• Real-world asset tokenization
• Digital alternative trading system
• Private credit marketplace
• Blockchain securities platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitefish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Liquidity.io operates as a regulated broker-dealer and Digital Alternative Trading System (DATS) that enables institutional and accredited private investors to trade and settle tokenized real-world assets on blockchain infrastructure. The platform supports multiple asset classes including crypto, equity, stocks, private credit, bonds, and private secondaries, with tokenized products such as aircraft engine leases, auto loans, and manufactured housing offered through Ethereum and Layer 2 networks. It provides 24/7/365 settlement, institutional-grade custody via BitGo integration, and SEC-compliant infrastructure for tokenizing fractional ownership of traditionally illiquid assets.

Product overview

Liquidity.io operates as a digital asset tokenization platform offering a unified platform for tokenizing multiple asset classes. The platform supports tokenization across crypto, equity, stocks, private credit, bonds, and private secondaries. The company serves as a regulated broker-dealer and operator of a Digital Alternative Trading System. Liquidity.io enables institutional and private investors to access tokenized real-world assets through blockchain infrastructure. The platform powers settlement for tokenized products including aviation assets, auto loans, and manufactured housing loans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquidity.io Digital Alternative Trading System (DATS) Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports over 1,550 digital assets for institutional investors via BitGo integration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Automatic USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Automatic USA, an automated auto finance platform, partners with Liquidity.io for 24/7/365 loan settlement via blockchain infrastructure as part of Forum Markets' $10 million revolving warehouse facility. The facility finances first-lien auto loans originated through Automatic USA's dealer network, with loans settled on-chain through Liquidity.io's infrastructure.
• Satschel, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Satschel, Inc. is a subsidiary of Liquidity.io in which ETHZilla holds a 15% equity stake as part of the $15 million strategic partnership announced in October 2025. Satschel represents a core component of Liquidity.io's tokenization infrastructure and RWA expansion strategy.
• BitGocoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2026Liquidity.io integrated BitGo's digital asset custody platform, enabling support for over 1,550 cryptocurrencies with institutional-grade security infrastructure including SOC 2 Type II certification, multi-signature wallet technology, cold storage solutions, and comprehensive insurance coverage for tokenized real-world assets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and leading Layer 2 networks. The integration removes technical barriers for institutional investors to participate in RWA tokenization.
• Karus, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 3 December 2025ETHZilla acquired a 20% fully diluted interest in Karus, an AI-driven credit analytics platform for auto finance decisioning and portfolio analytics, for $10 million. Karus's AI underwriting is integrated with ETHZilla's blockchain infrastructure (including Liquidity.io) to enable tokenization of AI-modeled auto-loan assets. ETHZilla holds an equity interest in Karus, which is partnered with Automatic USA for the auto loan warehouse facility.
• ETHZilla (now Forum Markets, Incorporated)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025ETHZilla announced a strategic partnership with Liquidity.io to enhance tokenization of real-world assets and expand investor access to compliant digital securities. ETHZilla invested $15 million for a 15% equity stake in Satschel, Inc., a Liquidity.io subsidiary. The partnership supports ETHZilla's growth in securitizing real-world assets through Ethereum Layer 2 networks, with Liquidity.io serving as the exclusive platform for tokenized asset listings including aviation, auto loans, and manufactured housing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• BitGo: BitGo is the institutional digital asset custody provider integrated with Liquidity.io for custody infrastructure. While not a direct competitor (BitGo is a custody/technology supplier), BitGo's broader institutional crypto services make it an adjacent ecosystem participant with overlapping institutional client bases.

Direct peers

• Centrifuge: Centrifuge tokenizes real-world assets (invoices, real estate, private debt) on Ethereum using DeFi primitives. It is a direct peer to Liquidity.io's RWA tokenization business, although Centrifuge leans DeFi-native while Liquidity.io positions as a regulated broker-dealer.
• Polymath: Polymath provides tokenization infrastructure for security tokens, with a focus on regulatory compliance and issuer onboarding. It is comparable to Liquidity.io as a security token issuance and trading platform targeting regulated asset classes.
• Forge (by Securitize): Forge operates regulated marketplaces for private company shares and tokenized securities in Europe, comparable to Liquidity.io's Digital ATS for tokenized private secondaries and equity. Both serve the regulated secondary trading of private market securities.
• Maple Finance: Maple Finance is an institutional-grade on-chain credit market that tokenizes private credit, closely comparable to Liquidity.io's private credit and loan tokenization verticals (auto loans, manufactured housing). Both serve institutional capital seeking on-chain yield.
• Securitize: Securitize is a regulated tokenization platform that issues, manages, and trades digital securities on a compliant infrastructure. It is the most direct competitor to Liquidity.io, serving the same institutional and accredited investor market for tokenized RWAs with a comparable broker-dealer-adjacent model.
• tZERO: tZERO operates a regulated security token trading platform and ATS for digital securities, comparable to Liquidity.io's broker-dealer and Digital ATS positioning. Both target accredited investors seeking compliant access to tokenized private market securities.

Broad incumbents

• Ondo Finance: Ondo Finance is a larger, well-capitalized RWA tokenization platform offering tokenized US Treasuries and structured yield products. It competes with Liquidity.io for institutional RWA capital but operates at greater scale with a broader product suite.

Emerging players

• RealT: RealT fractionalizes and tokenizes U.S. real estate for retail and accredited investors, comparable to Liquidity.io's RWA tokenization model. RealT focuses narrowly on real estate while Liquidity.io spans aviation, auto loans, manufactured housing, and credit.
• Goldfinch: Goldfinch is a decentralized credit protocol that originates and tokenizes loans to real-world borrowers, comparable to Liquidity.io's private credit and loan tokenization activities (auto loans, manufactured housing). Both bridge off-chain credit with on-chain capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LiquidityIO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liquidity-io

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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