OTC escrow
Large over-the-counter trades happen off-exchange, directly between two parties — big sums, and no marketplace to fall back on if something goes wrong. Vaultion locks the funds in a smart contract so neither counterparty has to send first, releasing on mutual agreement or a dispute ruling.
Start an escrowBig deals, no blind trust
No counterparty goes first
Funds lock in the contract before settlement, so a large transfer does not hinge on trusting the other side to pay or deliver before you do.
Sized deals, fully visible
The locked amount is on-chain and public, so both desks can confirm the full sum is committed before anyone moves.
Independent resolution
On a deal this size, trust alone is not enough — if it is contested, the evidence is ruled on by independent Kleros jurors or a Vaultion reviewer on Ethereum, or a Vaultion reviewer on every other network, and the contract enforces the outcome.
What to confirm before a big private trade
On a large OTC deal the settlement mechanics matter as much as the price. Escrow removes the first-mover risk; these are the things to pin down so a completed trade is unambiguous.
Counterparty & wallet checks
Confirm who you are dealing with and screen the counterparty wallet's history before committing. Escrow protects the settlement, not your choice of counterparty.
Confirmations & finality
Agree how many confirmations count as settled for each asset, and release only after the chain has finalised — never on a still-pending transaction.
Partial fills
For a large block, structure it as several escrows so the trade can settle in tranches instead of all-or-nothing. Each escrow is independent and verifiable on its own.
Settlement terms in writing
Price, asset, network, amount and timing — pin them in the escrow terms so there is no ambiguity later about what a completed trade actually looks like.
Check the contract before you commit
Vaultion runs on a published, open-source contract that holds the funds — not Vaultion. You can read it and the locked balance on the block explorer before you send anything.
Frequently asked
Is there a maximum deal size?
No fixed maximum. The platform fee is tiered and drops to 2% on deals of $5,000 and up, paid once at creation.
How do both sides know the full amount is locked?
The escrowed balance is visible on the block explorer. Either counterparty can read the contract and confirm the exact amount committed before settling their side.
What if a large deal is disputed?
Either side opens a dispute; the evidence is reviewed by independent Kleros jurors or a Vaultion reviewer on Ethereum, or a Vaultion reviewer on every other network, and the contract enforces the ruling. On Ethereum you pick the venue at creation — choose Kleros and the decision is not ours at all; choose a Vaultion reviewer and it is ours. On the other networks the reviewer works for Vaultion. Either way the funds still move only as the contract allows, and never to us.
Which stablecoins suit OTC?
USDC, USDT, DAI, and PYUSD are all supported. USDT is often chosen for OTC because of its deep liquidity, but any of the four works the same way in escrow.
Lock an OTC deal
Set up an escrow in a few steps. Funds stay locked in the contract until the deal is done or arbitration decides.
Create an escrow