Perseus Digital, a quantitative trading firm, has introduced a new stablecoin vault focused on delta-neutral arbitrage strategies.
Key Details:
- Target yield: 5-10% APR base return
- Supported assets: USDC, USDT, and MUSD
- Capacity: $5M cap per asset ($15M total)
- Strategy: Delta-neutral arbitrage to minimize market exposure
The vault joins a growing ecosystem of institutional-grade DeFi products, following the recent launch of Sense Capital's BTC vault (2-5% APR target). Both offerings feature capped capacities and are managed by specialized quantitative firms.
This launch comes as stablecoin yields have rebounded across the market, with some platforms reporting 30-day averages above 21% on Ethereum-based USDT deposits.
The BTC Vault 馃煚 This vault is curated by Sense Capital, a quantitative fund specializing in institutional-grade DeFi strategies. 馃幆 Target base yield: 2-5% APR. 馃 Supported assets: Deposit tBTC, WBTC, and cbBTC. 馃敀 Capacity: Capped at $5M per asset.
The Stablecoin Vault 馃挼 Designed for users seeking delta-neutral stablecoin yield, this vault is curated by Perseus Digital, a quantitative trading firm running delta-neutral arbitrage. 馃幆 Target base yield: 5-10% APR. 馃 Supported assets: Deposit USDC, USDT, and MUSD. 馃敀
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