Last Updated December 17, 2024
This long-only crypto portfolio trades only the 4 largest layer 1 crypto assets. It is purely momentum-based to remove roughly 40% (half) of the annualized volatility from crypto buy-and-hold. Every day that the market is open, this page will download EOD data and refresh by 6:00 pm ET.
Equity Curve
Our crypto strategy showcases outstanding long-term performance, significantly surpassing the benchmark. The return curve reflects the strategy’s ability to capture explosive growth opportunities in the volatile crypto market while employing momentum-based tactics to minimize risk. This approach allows the strategy to deliver superior returns, consistently outperforming the market over time.
Strategy Drawdown
This graph demonstrates the strength of our crypto strategy in managing downside risk. Despite the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies, the strategy consistently experiences smaller and shorter drawdowns compared to the benchmark. By focusing on momentum and selectively allocating to the top layer 1 assets, the strategy limits exposure during downturns, ensuring faster recovery and reduced losses.
Strategy Metrics - Key Metrics
Our crypto strategy excels across key performance metrics, significantly outperforming the benchmark in total return, drawdown management, and volatility reduction. With much lower maximum drawdowns and shorter recovery times, the strategy demonstrates its ability to deliver high returns while effectively managing the downside risk that is characteristic of the crypto market.
Strategy Metrics - Ratios
The strategy’s high risk-adjusted return ratios—such as the Sharpe, Sortino, and Calmar ratios—showcase its efficiency in delivering superior returns with significantly lower volatility compared to the benchmark. These metrics underscore the strategy’s ability to balance growth and risk, making it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to crypto assets while minimizing downside exposure.
Strategy Metrics - Returns
Our crypto strategy consistently delivers better expected returns compared to the benchmark, particularly over shorter periods. This table also highlights the strategy’s superior downside protection, with lower worst-case return scenarios across daily, monthly, and yearly timeframes. The strategy’s ability to minimize drawdowns while maximizing returns further solidifies its position as a reliable option in the highly volatile crypto market.
Yearly Returns
The yearly returns graph highlights the strategy’s ability to generate superior annual returns compared to the benchmark, especially during periods of heightened market volatility. Even in years where the broader crypto market struggled, the strategy capitalized on its momentum-based approach to deliver consistent outperformance, emphasizing its ability to navigate both bull and bear markets effectively.
Monthly Active Returns
This graph shows how the strategy delivers steady monthly returns, effectively managing the inherent volatility of crypto markets. By systematically reducing exposure during downturns, the strategy mitigates monthly drawdowns and captures gains during favorable market conditions, providing a smoother performance curve compared to the benchmark.
Year-to-date Performance
Our year-to-date performance continues to demonstrate strong gains relative to the benchmark. The strategy’s focus on high-momentum assets allows it to consistently outperform, even during periods of crypto market turbulence. The YTD returns underscore the strategy’s ability to capture growth while managing volatility effectively throughout the year.