This week’s edition is a little different, serving as a candid recap of my journey at Token 2049 in Singapore, one of the premier gatherings for crypto professionals of all kinds and, of course, specifically for quantitative trading teams and allocators in the space.

While there have been countless industry events over the years, Token consistently stands out thanks to the exceptional organization, impressive speaker line-up, and the unmistakable atmosphere of genuine innovation.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the quality of attendees that are ranging from savvy builders to sharp allocators, makes it a must-attend for anyone serious about the future of crypto asset management.

As someone who has attended a wide array of conferences globally, Token 2049 was remarkable not just for the high-quality dialogue but for the warmth of in-person reunions.

Meeting longstanding contacts and creating new relationships made it clear why these events are essential, especially as the market continues to evolve. Every new face, every familiar handshake reinforced the value of coming together physically at least twice a year, an experience no remote interaction can fully replicate.

Adding to the excitement, we hosted the first ever QuantSpace event. It was intentionally simple: a casual brewery setting in Singapore, beers on tap, and an open invitation for open-minded conversation

No need for opulent extras or exclusive service, just the right atmosphere to talk and connect on a human level. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, confirming that what matters most is fostering real dialogue among trading teams, asset managers, and allocators, whether established or emerging.

Networking flourished, strategies were shared, and the energy in the room was hot.

This reinforced a core insight: bringing together curated groups of industry professionals leads to maximum exposure and genuine brand recognition.

These connections continue to drive both strategic alliances and fresh ideas for future editions of QuantSpace during major industry events.

A special thank you goes out to Gravity Team for their pivotal support and sponsorship of the event.

They’re have launched an execution management system that supercharges teams with high level performance, possibly the fastest trade execution, and institutional-grade AUM integration.

Their partnership was instrumental in making the meetup a success, and I look forward to co-hosting more impactful events in the future.

For teams in SMA space, this execution management system means:
- Aggregated liquidity across 30 CEXs & 400+ tokens.
- Execution via smart routing: spot + perps, with the best fees.
- Significant AUM increase possibility directly from their own books.

Built by a team that's been in the market since 2017 and trades over $500M in daily trading volume.

Find more info about it here.

This precision-engineered, low-volatility system achieves institutional-grade consistency with minimal drawdowns and exceptional efficiency. It’s not about moonshots — it’s about controlled compounding and resilience under all market conditions.

It’s best suited for allocators seeking steady alpha and minimal capital stress, offering one of the cleanest equity curves among short-term, trend-adaptive strategies.

High absolute and risk-adjusted performance

Cumulative return: +36.1% since July 2024

CAGR: +30.2% annualized

Volatility remains very low at 4.6%, which makes the performance metrics stand out even more:

These are exceptionally strong risk-adjusted numbers, indicating consistent positive returns with minimal downside exposure.

Monthly return pattern

Performance remains stable and positive across nearly every month since inception.

Returns cluster between +1–4% per month, signaling controlled volatility and strong trade execution.

The heatmap shows no losing months since inception, demonstrating exceptional stability.

Resilient drawdown profile

Maximum drawdown: –1.6%
Average drawdown: –0.12%

The strategy recovers from shallow dips within weeks (max drawdown duration: 15 days).

Compared to the benchmark (APR4), which shows near-flat performance, this strategy maintains tight risk control while delivering stable growth — a rare combination in crypto.

Quant Space is the largest institutional search engine for systematic trading strategies.

We already have 75+ independent world-class quantitative trading teams signed up, each with vetted track records and unique alpha sources from all over the world.

Our mission is simple: connect institutional capital and allocators directly with best-in-class quant teams, all within a secure Separately Managed Account (SMA) framework.

If you are an allocator active in the SMA space and want access to a curated pipeline of strategies, please get in touch at [email protected].