Use case

OTC Desks

Earn yield on settlement float and margin deposits without impacting trade execution.

The challenge

OTC desks hold significant capital in settlement float, margin deposits, and prefunding accounts. This capital sits idle during settlement windows that can range from hours to days. Generating yield without impacting trade execution requires precise timing and liquidity management.

With RebelFi

  • Settlement float earns during windows
  • Margin deposits generate yield
  • Prefunding productive until disbursement
  • Automated yield allocation
  • Liquidity buffers protect execution

Without RebelFi

  • Settlement float earns nothing
  • Margin deposits sit idle
  • Prefunding locked without return
  • Manual treasury management
  • Yield competes with execution needs

How it works

  1. 1

    Map settlement windows

    Identify idle periods in your trade flow.

  2. 2

    Set execution buffers

    Maintain liquidity for trade execution.

  3. 3

    Deploy idle capital

    RebelFi allocates to yield during settlement windows.

  4. 4

    Auto-unwind for settlement

    Funds return before settlement deadlines.

Example workflows

Settlement float yield

Trade settles T+1. RebelFi earns yield on the float during the 24-hour window, auto-unwinding before settlement.

Margin deposit optimization

Client margin deposits earn yield while maintaining full coverage. Instant withdrawal for margin calls.

Corridor prefunding

Prefunded corridors generate yield until trade execution. RebelFi maintains execution liquidity.

Configuration options

Settlement buffers

Time-based unwind triggers

Execution reserves

Minimum liquidity for trades

Margin coverage

Full backing requirements

Yield sources

Approved venues by risk profile

Counterparty limits

Per-client configuration

Reporting

Trade-level yield attribution

Frequently asked questions

Will this slow down trade execution?

No. Liquidity buffers ensure funds are always available for execution. Yield only uses capital during defined idle windows.

How do you handle large trades?

Policy-based unwind triggers ensure liquidity for large trades. Real-time balance monitoring.

What about margin calls?

Margin deposits maintain full coverage. Instant liquidity for any margin call scenarios.

Can we use different strategies for different counterparties?

Yes. Ring-fenced wallets support per-counterparty configuration.

Ready to earn on settlement float?

See how RebelFi can help your OTC desk generate yield without impacting trade execution.