BitGo has integrated its institutional self-custody wallets with DecibelTrade, a decentralized exchange running on the Aptos network. The September 3 announcement means eligible clients can connect directly to the DEX through WalletConnect, trading spot and perpetual contracts without ever needing to transfer assets to a separate wallet.
How the integration actually works
The connection runs through WalletConnect, a protocol that lets wallets communicate with decentralized applications without exposing private keys. BitGo’s multi-party computation (MPC) wallets, which split cryptographic keys across multiple parties to prevent single points of failure, plug directly into DecibelTrade’s trading interface.
BitGo’s existing security protocols, including address whitelisting and multi-party approvals, remain active throughout the process. Every transaction still routes through the same approval workflows the firm already uses.
At launch, the integration supports trading on Ethereum and Solana networks. Trades settle on Aptos, where DecibelTrade operates using a central limit order book (CLOB) model with sub-second transaction finality. A CLOB works like a traditional stock exchange order book, matching buyers and sellers at specific prices, which should feel more familiar to institutional traders accustomed to traditional market structure.
BitGo’s broader DeFi push
BitGo rolled out WalletConnect support in February 2026, initially enabling DeFi activities across EVM-compatible chains and Solana. The DecibelTrade integration represents the next step: establishing a direct pipeline to a specific, institutional-grade trading venue.
DecibelTrade launched on the Aptos mainnet in 2026. Aptos was built by former Meta engineers using the Move programming language.
What this means for institutional DeFi adoption
Previously, an institution wanting to trade on a DEX would typically need to withdraw assets from custody, send them to a hot wallet, execute trades, and then move everything back. With this integration, assets never leave BitGo’s infrastructure, approval chains stay intact, and audit trails remain continuous.
The initial network support covers Ethereum and Solana, with expansion to additional networks planned as the platform grows. The announcement has not yet prompted notable price reactions in the cryptocurrency market.