I tried searching the boards for information regarding an over the counter (OTC) market and couldn't find anything. In the financial sector, dealers and investment managers can buy securities and derivatives over the counter, via phone, messaging and through Bloomberg. Is there something similar for Bitcoin? Does it go by a different name, Peer to peer or something? Thanks!
There's Localbitcoins.com for face to face trading between individuals. If you're within the US I think Coinbase.com acts as a kind of OTC market, but I haven't used them myselfs so I'm not 100% sure. Apart from that you could do a search if there are any Bitcoin ATMs in your area. Depending on your location and legislature there may be other services that offer something that resembles an OTC market.
The most effective way to get Bitcoins however is via exchanges such as Kraken or Bitstamp.
