Hyperithm
Japan-Korea compliant digital asset quant & VC firm
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Hyperithm is a digital asset investment management firm headquartered in Tokyo and Seoul, specializing in quantitative trading and venture investments. Its quant trading division employs algorithmic and high-frequency strategies, utilizing proprietary Rust-based infrastructure to execute market-neutral trades, with team members including International Science Olympiad medalists. The venture arm supports early-stage blockchain projects through a Web3 fund, with a portfolio spanning L1/L2, infrastructure, DeFi, gaming, and emerging asset managers. The company holds SPBQII qualification from Japan's FSA and VASP license from Korea's FIU, offering compliant digital asset investment services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, including Bitcoin- and JPY-denominated fund products.
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About Hyperithm
Hyperithm is a digital asset manager focused on quantitative trading and on-chain finance. Its core business includes market-neutral arbitrage strategies in crypto and, more recently, a directional CTA strategy (Systematic Alpha) that trades U.S. equities via ETFs and index futures, offered through the Neutral Trade platform.
Its competitive edge lies in combining nine years of digital asset arbitrage experience with institutional-grade risk management. The firm emphasizes liquidity resilience, as demonstrated during a sharp Bitcoin selloff when its vaults met all withdrawal requests in full. By bringing traditional CTA products on-chain, it lowers entry barriers (starting at $100) while maintaining transparency.
The market pain point Hyperithm addresses is the limited access to sophisticated, institutional-grade trading strategies for retail and smaller investors. Traditional CTAs often require high minimums and long lock-ups, while on-chain alternatives may lack robust risk controls. Hyperithm bridges this gap by offering a regulated, algorithm-driven product with proven liquidity management.
In the past six months (Feb–Aug 2026), Hyperithm launched CTA Systematic Alpha on Neutral Trade, marking its expansion from crypto-only arbitrage into U.S. equity markets. The minimum deposit was raised from $100 to $1,000 on August 1, 2026. The team also participated in industry events (The Capital Summit Tokyo, Money Frontier 2026) and engaged with institutional investors in Asia. No major negative events were reported during this period, though the broader crypto market's volatility remains a systemic risk.
Founded in January 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo with a Seoul office, Hyperithm has established itself as a premier digital asset manager bridging traditional finance and crypto. The company focuses on quantitative trading and arbitrage strategies, built by a team of ex-investment bankers and International Science Olympiad medalists, with algorithms developed in Rust. A key long-term milestone is its evolution into a regulated crypto prime broker serving institutional investors, emphasizing robust risk management. Over the years, Hyperithm has expanded beyond crypto-only operations, launching its first U.S. equity trading strategy (CTA Systematic Alpha) in 2025, marking a strategic shift into traditional markets. The firm has also secured Series C funding led by Coinbase Ventures, reinforcing its position in the Web3 ecosystem. With a track record of nine years in digital asset arbitrage, Hyperithm continues to compound returns while supporting rising teams through venture investments, solidifying its role as a digital asset gateway for institutions.
Wonjun Lloyd Lee: Founder & CEO. Previously worked in finance and tech; leads Hyperithm's overall strategy.
Sangrok Oh: Co-Founder. Plays a key role in business development and operations.
Jinho Choi: CFO & EVP. 20+ years in PE, principal investments, and investment banking (Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered, Mirae Asset).
Yoshikazu Abe: CSO. Focuses on strategic partnerships and ecosystem growth.
SuKyung (Sue) Na: COO. Oversees daily operations and organizational management.
Junho Jang: CTO. Leads technology development and quantitative trading systems.