Algorand and XBTO Team Up to Fuel Institutional-Grade Liquidity and Stability

Algorand has announced a partnership with XBTO, a global institutional digital asset manager, to enhance liquidity for the ALGO token and support the broader digital asset ecosystem. As a strategic market maker, XBTO will provide continuous buy and sell orders across Tier-1 and Tier-2 exchanges, aiming to improve market depth, reduce volatility, and facilitate more efficient trading conditions for ALGO. This collaboration aligns with the growing institutional adoption of digital assets and the increasing demand for robust liquidity solutions in tokenized markets [1].

The partnership also involves XBTO leveraging Algorand’s high-speed, low-cost blockchain infrastructure to facilitate seamless USDC stablecoin transfers between custody wallets and exchanges. This is particularly relevant for treasury operations and portfolio rebalancing, where quick and cost-effective movement of stablecoins is critical. By enabling these transfers, Algorand supports the interoperability of DeFi assets and strengthens its position as a key infrastructure layer within the digital asset ecosystem [2].

XBTO’s decision to partner with Algorand reflects its selective approach to collaborations, emphasizing projects with strong technological foundations and proven enterprise adoption. Philippe Bekhazi, CEO of XBTO Group, noted that Algorand’s track record in real-world applications and its robust infrastructure align with XBTO’s institutional-grade strategies. This alignment underscores the importance of technical scalability and security in supporting institutional-grade digital asset workflows [3].

Harpal Singh, Chief Financial Officer at Algorand Foundation, highlighted the significance of this partnership in ensuring Algorand markets remain deep and efficient. The collaboration is expected to support developers, businesses, and traders in transacting with confidence. With 83% of surveyed institutional investors planning to increase their digital asset allocations in 2025 and tokenized markets projected to exceed $600 billion by 2030, such partnerships are seen as essential in building a mature and resilient market infrastructure [4].

Algorand’s strategic roadmap for 2025 includes initiatives to accelerate global blockchain adoption, such as the introduction of an economic model designed to enhance network sustainability and security. Additionally, the foundation is preparing a fully on-chain governance system, xGov, for a Q3 2025 launch, which will enable transparent and community-driven grant allocations. These developments are part of Algorand’s broader efforts to create a scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain ecosystem that supports a wide range of applications across industries [5].

The partnership with XBTO also comes as Algorand continues to expand its developer toolkit and user experience. With the release of Algokit 4.0 and the development of the Rocca Wallet—designed for mainstream users—Algorand is positioning itself to attract both developers and non-technical users. These efforts aim to improve accessibility and usability, further supporting the growth of the network and its applications in real-world use cases such as digital identity systems, healthcare infrastructure, and financial services [3].

Source: [1] Algorand / XBTO announce new market maker partnership [2] Algorand appoints XBTO as market maker to strengthen [3] Algorand chooses XBTO as the new market maker [4] XBTO Taps Algorand to Push ALGO Liquidity Across Tier-1 ...