Citi is rolling out Custody+, an integrated custody platform designed to manage traditional assets and crypto in one ecosystem, with 24/7 tokenized deposits, real-time asset servicing, and near-instant settlements, and a Bitcoin custody launch is planned later this year.

The platform sits on Citi’s long-running digital-asset capabilities and enterprise architecture, aiming to blend blockchain infrastructure with standard custody in a way that preserves a familiar client experience, including compatibility with Swift messaging.

Citi views its infrastructure as a scale advantage to offer integrated digital-asset services across its services, markets, and wealth units, and it may extend beyond Bitcoin to other asset classes over time.

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Citi shares suggest market reaction to the move, with Citi stock dipping modestly and mixed sentiment on retail-focused platforms.

BlackRock’s positive stance on Bitcoin is supported by a long-term, data-driven view, noting strong client buying activity and a large IBIT fund as of March 2026.

Citi reports substantial improvements in custody processing speeds, with up to 92% reduction in processing times and real-time handling now constituting the majority of activity; most events are completed within two hours.

Citi’s Single Event Processing system handles over 80% of custody event volume in real time, with 96% of U.S. voluntary events processed within two hours.

The upgraded platform enables real-time processing for custody tasks and aims to reduce manual work and errors through APIs, cloud sharing, and integrated connectivity.

Bitcoin traded around the mid-$64k range amid news of institutional-grade infrastructure upgrades, signaling cautious optimism.

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