Research & Insights

From the trading desk.

Market structure analysis, strategy research and quantitative perspectives.

Funding Rates · Market Structure
The Perpetual Carry Trade: Extracting Yield from Funding Rate Dynamics
Perpetual futures create a structural premium that sophisticated traders can harvest delta-neutrally. We break down the mechanics and risk management.
February 2026 · 8 min read
Quantitative · Portfolio
Why 20 Uncorrelated Alphas Beat One Great Signal Every Time
Diversification across uncorrelated signals is the most reliable edge in systematic trading. A deep dive into alpha combination and portfolio construction.
January 2026 · 7 min read
Options · Risk Management
Delta Neutrality in Practice: Managing Options Exposure Across Dislocations
Maintaining delta neutrality requires continuous recalibration in the 24/7 crypto options market across rapidly shifting spot prices and volatility surfaces.
December 2025 · 9 min read
Market Microstructure
Crypto Market Microstructure: Why Exchange Choice Defines Alpha
Binance, OKX and Bybit are not interchangeable. Each has distinct order book depth and liquidity patterns that drive independent strategy design.
November 2025 · 6 min read
Portfolio Theory · Risk
Sharpe Ratio vs. Raw Returns: Why Risk-Adjusted Performance Matters Most
A 150% annual return means nothing if it came with 80% drawdowns. We make the case for Sharpe ratio as the primary institutional performance metric.
October 2025 · 5 min read
BTC Options · Accumulation
The Case for BTC Accumulation Through Options: Yield While You Wait
Rather than simply holding BTC, structured options strategies allow investors to earn 1–2% monthly premium while mechanically accumulating Bitcoin.
September 2025 · 7 min read