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_**Opinion by: M ārtiņš Beņķītis, co-founder and CEO of Gravity Team**_
As crypto adoption plateaus in some developed nations, emerging markets have 
led the charge for adoption. Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America have 
become rapid growth centers, with new activity driven by limited banking 
options, local currency instability and growing smartphone use. The need for 
alternative finance in these regions is acute. While blockchain technology can 
deliver it, it certainly won&#8217;t be easy.
A significant hurdle in emerging crypto markets is market-making, where 
traditional approaches have struggled as a result of specific challenges, 
including limited infrastructure and economic instability. Standard market- 
making strategies often fail or are simply unable to account for these 
complexities. A new approach known as &#8220;boutique market-making&#8221; can unlock 
growth, providing tailored liquidity solutions that consider local factors 
like regional regulations, cultural nuance and specific pain points for each 
market.
This &#8220;boutique&#8221; approach will bring enormous benefits to the average person in 
emerging markets and, for the first time, create access to financial services 
and give them control over their economic outlook.
## Providing liquidity in emerging markets is challenging
While the potential for growth in emerging crypto markets is clear to see, 
tapping into it is not. The path is fraught with challenges that require a 
specialized and nuanced approach. Here, standard market-making strategies are 
largely ineffective.
Consider trying to navigate the regulatory maze of a country where the rules 
keep changing and the economy is delicate and volatile. That&#8217;s the reality in 
Argentina. Stringent capital controls create a technical minefield for crypto 
transactions, requiring 24/7 monitoring and hyper-reactive strategies to 
ensure compliance. Why would any liquidity provider want to work with such 
uncertainty?
Then there&#8217;s the technological issue. Many local exchanges are built on 
outdated infrastructure with high latency and slippage. It&#8217;s far from the 
seamless APIs and lightning-fast execution of the world&#8217;s top platforms. It 
leads to traders and liquidity providers being discouraged from participating, 
resulting in thin order books, a persistent drought, and a vicious cycle of 
low liquidity and limited opportunity.
FX volatility further compounds the issue. Some fiat currencies experience 
wild fluctuations that deliver immediate conversion risks. Many local banking 
systems, aiming to protect their clients from this volatility, have 
implemented blanket bans on crypto-related transactions, causing settlement 
friction.
This cocktail of issues has pushed people away from centralized banking and 
right into the waiting arms of peer-to-peer trading, where direct transactions 
further fragment liquidity and make it hard for localized cryptocurrency 
exchanges to gain traction. These technical hurdles, however, can be overcome. 
They just require a contextually rich approach to market making, one that is 
acutely aware of every risk, issue, human need and cultural factor.
## Why standardized solutions fail in emerging markets
Traditional market-making firms are used to standardized protocols, which 
makes it hard for them to adapt, leading to inadequate liquidity failures. 
This is particularly evident in regions like Argentina and Turkey, where local 
conditions demand bespoke solutions, despite Turkey having the highest crypto 
adoption rate in the world at 27.1%, followed by Argentina at 23.5%. These are 
well above the global crypto ownership rate estimated at 11.9%.
In Argentina, boutique firms can facilitate US dollar stablecoin flows to 
provide a crucial lifeline for those needing a stable alternative to the 
volatile peso and capital controls. Even considering this kind of service 
requires a deep understanding of local regulations and a proactive compliance 
approach.
In Turkey, price discrepancies between global and local platforms create 
considerable inefficiencies. Boutique market-makers stepped in to act as 
bridges, smoothing out inefficiencies and ensuring fairer prices for local 
traders.
_**Recent:**__**Cryptocurrency investment should favor emerging markets**_
Take a look at Bolivia. Cryptocurrency was legalized in June 2024, with local 
crypto exchanges launching soon after but being starved of liquidity. Large 
firms didn&#8217;t want to touch them. Suddenly, when boutique market-makers stepped 
in, slippage was reduced, and prices stabilized, making trading more viable 
for investors of all sizes. The people won. The ability to build trust and 
forge lasting relationships with local communities and regulators is crucial. 
Hands must be shaken, and words must be kept.
## Stable liquidity fuels opportunities
Boutique market makers work hard to deliver stable liquidity, in turn 
unlocking countless opportunities for people within emerging crypto markets. 
By providing consistent buy and sell orders, they reduce slippage and price 
volatility, creating a reliable environment for developers to build tools, 
platforms and decentralized applications tailored to local needs.
The stability provided by boutique market makers stems from their tailored 
strategies, using local knowledge, navigating regulatory mazes and bridging 
fragmented markets. This is unlike standardized approaches, which often falter 
on outdated tech or compliance hurdles. For users, this means accessible, 
liquid markets that support practical crypto use, from remittances to daily 
transactions, driving real-world adoption.
## A boutique market making future
Emerging crypto markets stand at a tipping point. With their agility and local 
insight, boutique market-makers are the key to turning potential into action 
and opportunity. It&#8217;s time for stakeholders, exchanges, regulators and 
communities to properly rally behind these specialized players, nurturing 
ecosystems where innovation thrives and everyday users gain real access. The 
path ahead is about building a foundation for a decentralized economy that 
works for all. To get there, liquidity is essential.
_**Opinion by: M ārtiņš Beņķītis, co-founder and CEO of Gravity Team.**_
This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and 
should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and 
opinions expressed here are the author&#8217;s alone and do not necessarily reflect 
or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.