VALR is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 and registered in South Africa. With support for 75+ cryptocurrencies, the platform boasts an average 24-hour trading volume exceeding $30 million and has processed over $23 billion in transactions. As South Africa’s largest and licensed crypto exchange, VALR provides a secure and user-friendly trading experience with deep liquidity across spot and derivatives markets.

VALR offers a comprehensive suite of services, including advanced trading options, earn products, institutional and corporate solutions, and payment and merchant integrations. These features cater to both retail traders and institutional clients, ensuring a seamless and secure crypto experience.For traders seeking advanced trading and derivatives, VALR supports spot trading with up to 5x leverage on margin markets and 20x leverage on perpetual futures trading. The platform provides deep liquidity, ensuring competitive order books across multiple trading pairs for an optimal trading experience.VALR also offers a range of earn and passive income products, allowing users to maximize their holdings. Customers can earn interest by lending crypto assets, participate in DeFi lending via Aave, and generate passive income through staking supported cryptocurrencies. Additionally, VALR’s referral and affiliate programs allow users to earn rewards by inviting new traders to the platform.

For institutional and corporate clients, VALR provides subaccounts and shared accounts, enabling businesses to manage multiple portfolios efficiently. The OTC desk and white-glove service offer personalized support for large trades, while a world-class API ensures high-performance infrastructure for algorithmic traders.VALR also integrates payment and merchant solutions, allowing users to send and receive crypto or fiat instantly through VALR Pay. Businesses can leverage merchant integration services to accept crypto payments, expanding their payment options securely and efficiently.With over 1.2 million customers and 1,000+ corporate and institutional clients, VALR is backed by leading investors, including Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, and Avon Ventures (affiliated with Fidelity Investments).