Cash collateral loses value over time. Gold collateral historically preserves purchasing power. This feature turns "dead money" (margin requirement) into "productive asset storage."
OANDA is shifting from a pure FX broker to a multi-asset fintech. By listing PAXG, they bridge the gap between and blockchain efficiency . oanda pax gold
This feature allows traders to use held in their Oanda wallet as direct collateral to open other trading positions (like Forex, Indices, or Commodities), while simultaneously earning yield on the gold itself. Cash collateral loses value over time
This is feasible because Oanda already supports crypto trading (in certain regions) and has sophisticated risk management engines. The engine would simply need to treat PAXG as a "Tier 1" asset (similar to USD cash) for margin calculation purposes, adjusting the collateral value in real-time based on the live PAXG/USD spot price. By listing PAXG, they bridge the gap between