(SeaPRwire) – SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 — Developing a functional on-chain trading platform is a significant challenge, but creating one that fosters user retention amidst an evolving regulatory landscape is even more demanding. IOTrader, a BNB Smart Chain protocol that has spent the last 11 months integrating perpetual futures, prediction markets, specialized event markets, and AI-driven trading tools into a unified wallet interface, has raised $3.8 million in strategic funding. The investment comes from a group of seven firms: Animoca Brands, ViaBTC Capital, Everwood Capital, CANDAQ, WAGMI Ventures, Credit Scend, and Web3 Labs.
Animoca Brands spearheaded this investment round, joined by ViaBTC Capital, the venture arm of a veteran Bitcoin mining entity. The remaining participants—CANDAQ, Everwood Capital, WAGMI Ventures, Credit Scend, and Web3 Labs—provide the project with expertise spanning institutional finance, consumer-facing Web3, infrastructure, and gaming sectors.
The platform surpassed $1 billion in total trading volume earlier this year and currently ranks among the top 20 perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) by activity, according to aggregator data. Its monthly active user base, numbering in the tens of thousands, has expanded through organic growth and partnership initiatives, notably without the use of aggressive token incentives, as the IOI token has yet to be released.
The protocol has successfully undergone third-party security audits for its smart contracts. Furthermore, the IOI token whitepaper has been submitted to the Central Bank of Ireland in compliance with the European Union’s MiCA regulations, and the token has been issued a Digital Token Identifier for institutional tracking.
This funding round distinguishes itself from typical crypto industry announcements due to the project’s established engagement metrics. While many ventures secure capital before developing their product, IOTrader has prioritized building a functional platform with verifiable trading volume prior to finalizing its investor base. The seven new backers are now supporting a project that aggregator data already identifies as a fully operational business.
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