TLDR
- YZi Labs has made an eight-figure investment in on-chain trading terminal Genius Trading.
- Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has joined Genius Trading as an advisor following the investment.
- Genius Trading has already processed over $160 million in trading volume across ten blockchains before its public launch.
- The platform focuses on execution quality and privacy using a system called Ghost Order.
- YZi Labs stated that on-chain transparency makes large trades vulnerable to market movement before execution.
YZi Labs confirmed an eight-figure investment in on-chain terminal Genius Trading on Tuesday, alongside the appointment of Changpeng Zhao as advisor. The investment comes as decentralized trading infrastructure grows and market activity shifts across multiple blockchains. Genius Trading aims to solve execution issues with a privacy-first trading model targeting institutional users.
YZi Labs Backs Cross-Chain Trading Startup
YZi Labs, which manages $10 billion in assets, has invested in Genius Trading to support infrastructure development for on-chain execution. The firm did not disclose the exact amount but confirmed it falls within an eight-figure range. Genius Trading publicly launched Tuesday and received both capital and strategic support from YZi Labs.
The trading terminal supports spot, perpetual, and copy trading across ten blockchains including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana. Before launch, the platform processed over $160 million in trading volume through its private access model. The investment will help scale its privacy features and accelerate platform development.
“Genius is focused on execution quality and discretion,” YZi Labs stated, citing on-chain transparency challenges as a core reason for the partnership. The firm emphasized the shift from launching new exchanges to improving cross-venue execution. It also highlighted that Genius aligns with its focus on foundational infrastructure.
CZ to Advise as Genius Targets Private and Secure On-Chain Trades
Changpeng Zhao, Binance founder and head of YZi Labs, will serve as an advisor to Genius Trading. The firm has evolved from Binance’s venture arm to Zhao’s independent family office focused on Web3 and AI investments. Zhao remains active across multiple portfolio companies, offering mentorship and operational guidance.
Genius aims to provide an experience equal to centralized exchanges but fully on-chain and non-custodial. CEO Armaan Kalsi said, “We are aligned on building a trading experience that offers both speed and privacy.” The company uses a “Ghost Order” system that runs trades across wallets to hide execution intent.
The system ensures trades remain auditable while protecting user strategies from front-running or copy-trading on public chains. YZi Labs called this feature critical as on-chain activity grows. It said the move helps professional traders operate at scale without exposure to slippage and signal leakage.
Decentralized Volume Growth Drives Infrastructure Investment
Decentralized exchanges handled just 6% of global spot volume in early 2021 but reached 21.2% by November 2025. Volume peaked at 37.4% in June 2025 during heightened on-chain activity. This shift increased demand for tools that protect trader privacy while supporting high-volume execution.
YZi Labs said the “transparency bug” on public chains creates friction for institutional traders. The firm believes solutions like Genius are essential for scaling on-chain participation. It emphasized its goal is not to create new venues but to improve how trades are executed across blockchains.
The firm supports over 300 companies and recently announced a $1 billion fund to boost BNB Chain development. This includes mentorship and grants through the Most Valuable Builder and EASY Residency initiatives. YZi Labs plans to continue backing infrastructure that supports scalability and trader protection.
Genius Trading expects to roll out broader open access by late 2026, with privacy and performance at the center of development.
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