DeFi Technologies Reports a Return of C$30.3 Million (US$22 Million) From an Arbitrage Trade by DeFi Alpha
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) has announced a significant C$30.3 million (US$22 million) return from a single arbitrage trade executed by its specialized trading desk, DeFi Alpha. The trading desk, launched in Q2 2024, has demonstrated impressive performance, generating C$132.1 million (US$96.8 million) in revenue through systematic arbitrage trading in its first year of operations.
DeFi Alpha specializes in capturing low-risk arbitrage opportunities across digital asset markets using advanced algorithmic strategies and market analytics. The substantial return will be reflected in the company's Q2 2025 financial statements, strengthening its overall liquidity position. The company continues to evaluate additional arbitrage opportunities while leveraging its Valour ETP business for strategic alpha generation.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) ha annunciato un significativo ritorno di 30,3 milioni di C$ (22 milioni di US$) derivante da un singolo trade di arbitraggio eseguito dal suo desk di trading specializzato, DeFi Alpha. Il desk di trading, lanciato nel secondo trimestre del 2024, ha mostrato una performance impressionante, generando 132,1 milioni di C$ (96,8 milioni di US$) di ricavi attraverso operazioni sistematiche di arbitraggio nel primo anno di attività.
DeFi Alpha si concentra sull'individuazione di opportunità di arbitraggio a basso rischio nei mercati degli asset digitali, utilizzando strategie algoritmiche avanzate e analisi di mercato. Il consistente guadagno sarà riflesso nei bilanci finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025, rafforzando la posizione di liquidità complessiva dell'azienda. La società continua a valutare ulteriori opportunità di arbitraggio, sfruttando al contempo il suo business Valour ETP per una generazione strategica di alpha.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) ha anunciado un retorno significativo de 30,3 millones de C$ (22 millones de US$) proveniente de una única operación de arbitraje ejecutada por su mesa de trading especializada, DeFi Alpha. La mesa de trading, lanzada en el segundo trimestre de 2024, ha demostrado un rendimiento impresionante, generando 132,1 millones de C$ (96,8 millones de US$) en ingresos mediante arbitraje sistemático durante su primer año de operaciones.
DeFi Alpha se especializa en capturar oportunidades de arbitraje de bajo riesgo en los mercados de activos digitales, utilizando estrategias algorítmicas avanzadas y análisis de mercado. El considerable retorno se reflejará en los estados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025, fortaleciendo la posición de liquidez general de la empresa. La compañía continúa evaluando oportunidades adicionales de arbitraje mientras aprovecha su negocio Valour ETP para la generación estratégica de alfa.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF)는 전문 거래 데스크인 DeFi Alpha가 단일 차익거래를 통해 3,030만 캐나다 달러(C$), 미화 2,200만 달러(US$)의 상당한 수익을 올렸다고 발표했습니다. 2024년 2분기에 출범한 이 거래 데스크는 첫 해 동안 체계적인 차익거래를 통해 1억 3,210만 캐나다 달러(C$), 미화 9,680만 달러(US$)의 매출을 기록하며 인상적인 성과를 보여주었습니다.
DeFi Alpha는 고급 알고리즘 전략과 시장 분석을 활용하여 디지털 자산 시장 전반에서 저위험 차익거래 기회를 포착하는 데 특화되어 있습니다. 이번 막대한 수익은 2025년 2분기 재무제표에 반영되어 회사의 전반적인 유동성 위치를 강화할 것입니다. 회사는 추가 차익거래 기회를 계속 평가하는 한편, Valour ETP 사업을 활용하여 전략적 알파 생성도 추진하고 있습니다.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) a annoncé un retour significatif de 30,3 millions de C$ (22 millions de US$) provenant d’une seule opération d’arbitrage réalisée par son desk de trading spécialisé, DeFi Alpha. Lancé au deuxième trimestre 2024, ce desk a démontré une performance impressionnante, générant 132,1 millions de C$ (96,8 millions de US$) de revenus grâce à un arbitrage systématique durant sa première année d’activité.
DeFi Alpha se spécialise dans la capture d’opportunités d’arbitrage à faible risque sur les marchés des actifs numériques, en utilisant des stratégies algorithmiques avancées et des analyses de marché. Ce retour substantiel sera reflété dans les états financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025, renforçant la position de liquidité globale de l’entreprise. La société continue d’évaluer d’autres opportunités d’arbitrage tout en tirant parti de son activité Valour ETP pour une génération stratégique d’alpha.
DeFi Technologies (DEFTF) hat eine bedeutende Rendite von 30,3 Millionen C$ (22 Millionen US$) aus einem einzigen Arbitragegeschäft bekannt gegeben, das von seinem spezialisierten Handelsteam DeFi Alpha ausgeführt wurde. Das im zweiten Quartal 2024 gestartete Handelsteam hat eine beeindruckende Leistung gezeigt und im ersten Betriebsjahr durch systematischen Arbitragehandel 132,1 Millionen C$ (96,8 Millionen US$) Umsatz erzielt.
DeFi Alpha spezialisiert sich darauf, risikoarme Arbitragemöglichkeiten auf digitalen Asset-Märkten mithilfe fortschrittlicher algorithmischer Strategien und Marktanalysen zu nutzen. Die beträchtliche Rendite wird in den Finanzberichten des zweiten Quartals 2025 ausgewiesen und stärkt die gesamte Liquiditätslage des Unternehmens. Das Unternehmen prüft weiterhin zusätzliche Arbitragechancen und nutzt dabei sein Valour ETP-Geschäft zur strategischen Alpha-Generierung.
- Generated significant one-time return of C$30.3 million (US$22 million) from a single arbitrage trade
- DeFi Alpha achieved C$132.1 million (US$96.8 million) in revenue in its first year of operations
- Trade execution demonstrates successful low-risk arbitrage strategy implementation
- Strengthened company's overall liquidity position
- Heavy reliance on arbitrage opportunities which may not be consistently available
- Single trade represents nearly 23% of first-year revenue, suggesting potential volatility in returns
- Opportunistic Trade Execution: DeFi Alpha, DeFi Technologies' specialized arbitrage trading desk, generated a one-time return of approximately
C ($30.2 million US ) from an arbitrage trade.$22 million - Strengthened Financial Position: The return from this trade will be reflected in the Company's Q2 2025 financial statements, enhancing DeFi Technologies' overall liquidity.
- Strategic Alpha Generation: This result underscores DeFi Alpha's ability to swiftly execute on market inefficiencies, reinforcing the Company's commitment to disciplined trading strategies that drive shareholder value.
Launched in Q2 2024, DeFi Alpha was established to execute low-risk, high-efficiency trading strategies across centralized and decentralized markets. In its first year of operations, DeFi Alpha generated
This latest arbitrage trade underscores DeFi Alpha's ability to capitalize on market inefficiencies with precision and scale. The resulting gains will be reflected in the Company's Q2 2025 financial statements, further strengthening DeFi Technologies' financial position.
Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies, commented: "The continued performance of DeFi Alpha reflects our disciplined approach to identifying actionable opportunities in the digital asset space. The
DeFi Alpha is DeFi Technologies' proprietary trading desk focused on capturing low-risk arbitrage opportunities across digital asset markets. Using advanced algorithmic strategies and deep market analytics, DeFi Alpha identifies pricing discrepancies in digital assets and executes trades with minimal market exposure. The desk operates across both centralized and decentralized exchanges, optimizing liquidity capture while limiting downside volatility.
The Company continues to actively evaluate additional arbitrage opportunities as market volatility increases and its diversified digital asset product suite—particularly through its Valour ETP business—creates favorable conditions for strategic and repeatable alpha generation. Both existing and newly launched Valour products open up additional opportunities for DeFi Alpha to generate consistent returns, making it an increasingly important part of the Company's overall revenue strategy.
About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF) is a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a dedicated focus on industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Backed by an esteemed team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are committed to revolutionising the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem. Follow DeFi Technologies on Linkedin and Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/
About Valour
Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, "Valour") issues exchange traded products ("ETPs") that enable retail and institutional investors to access digital assets in a simple and secure way via their traditional bank account. Valour is part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF). For more information about Valour, to subscribe, or to receive updates, visit valour.com.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to DeFi Alpha's performance, trading strategies and future trading opportunities; valuation of DeFi Alpha's return; the pursuit by DeFi Technologies and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of DeFi Technologies, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of exchange traded product by exchanges; availability of trading opportunities for DeFi Alpha; change in valuation of digital assets held by the Company; growth and development of decentralised finance and digital asset sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and digital assets; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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