Binance Introduces “Express Interest Only” Mode on Capital Connect
Binance is launching “Express Interest Only” (EIO) mode on Capital Connect, a pioneering portfolio marketplace designed to connect professional trading teams with institutional investors. This new feature aims to provide a compliant avenue for trading teams to showcase their performance history to institutional investors, while simultaneously offering investors an early look at emerging strategies before they are officially available for investment.
EIO Mode Functionality
Under EIO mode, investment in portfolios is not directly available. Instead, institutional investors can submit non-binding expressions of interest. Trading teams will then receive anonymized demand signals via email notifications.
Alongside the introduction of EIO mode, Capital Connect’s portfolio detail pages have been enhanced with more comprehensive performance metrics, detailed portfolio composition data, and information about the trading teams. These updates apply to both active and EIO portfolios. Access to this enhanced dashboard is restricted to whitelisted Capital Connect investors.
EIO mode serves as a view-only listing for trading teams that have not yet obtained the necessary licenses to offer their strategies to external investors. This allows them to gauge interest from verified Capital Connect investors before undertaking the licensing process required to become fully open to investors on the platform.
Key features of EIO mode include:
- Visible Performance Data: Investors can access the same detailed performance metrics as active portfolios, including multi-period returns, risk metrics, Net Asset Value (NAV) history, and portfolio composition.
- No Investment Available: All investment functionalities, such as subscribe and redeem options, are disabled.
- Marketplace Badge: All EIO listings will be clearly marked with an “Express Interest Only” badge on the marketplace.
- Restricted Visibility: EIO portfolios are only visible to logged-in, verified professional investors who meet Capital Connect’s qualification criteria. Users who are not logged in or do not meet these requirements will not be able to view EIO listings.
- Limited Duration: Trading teams can remain in EIO mode for a limited period. The EIO mode expires after six months and may be extended for an additional three months, subject to review.
How to Express Interest
Investors can browse EIO portfolios alongside active portfolios, viewing full performance data. To express interest, users click “Express Interest” and complete a brief form. These submissions are non-binding, do not grant investment access, and do not guarantee direct contact with the trading team.
For trading teams, EIO mode offers a way to showcase their performance track record to KYB-verified professional investors on Capital Connect. They will receive anonymized email notifications when an investor submits an interest form. It is important to note that investment and direct investor contact are unavailable while in EIO mode.
Pathway to Active Status
Trading teams operating in EIO mode are required to pursue the necessary licensing to transition to active status. Once licensed and after maintaining a 30-day active track record on Capital Connect, their portfolios can be moved to active status.
Existing Portfolio Account Trading Teams are advised to contact their dedicated Account Manager. Binance will review applications before listing strategies in EIO mode. New entities must complete KYB onboarding and configure their Portfolio Account before applying for an EIO mode listing. Detailed onboarding instructions are available from dedicated Account Managers.
Investors can access the Capital Connect marketplace directly on Binance. KYB-verified users who are VIP 3 or above are eligible to access Capital Connect, including EIO portfolios.
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