BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: KuCoin for Best Trading Infrastructure
Trading infrastructure in digital assets is no longer judged only by speed, liquidity, or exchange volume. Institutions now need reliable execution, custody separation, collateral flexibility, transparent market data, and infrastructure that can scale under pressure. KuCoin is building around that requirement. The exchange is nominated for Best Trading Infrastructure at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026.Infrastructure MetricLast Verified DataBroker and fintech partners1,000+Institutional API integrations200+Unified Trading AccountSpot, futures, and margin assets in one capital poolOff-Exchange SettlementLive institutional frameworkCustody integrationsBitGo Singapore Go Network, Cactus Custody, Ceffu MirrorXRWA collateral frameworkRCMS with UBS uMINT and Asseto CASH+Market data integrationKuCoin Futures data on TradingView KuCoin Trading Infrastructure Snapshot The nomination centers on KuCoins institutional trading architecture, including its Unified Trading Account, Off-Exchange Settlement framework, RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution, broker infrastructure, API connectivity, and professional market data distribution. For KuCoin CEO BC Wong, the definition of trading infrastructure has expanded. “In the past, trading infrastructure was defined primarily by speed and liquidity. Today, we believe infrastructure must also be measured by trust, transparency, resilience, and accountability,” Wong said in an interview with BeInCrypto. That view sits behind KuCoins “Trust First. Trade Next.” philosophy. Matching engines, APIs, and liquidity remain important, but the institutional market now demands more. Traders need proof of reserves, asset