One River Asset Management
Alternative asset manager focused on absolute returns
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About One River Asset Management
One River Asset Management is an investment firm specializing in digital assets and alternative investments, with a focus on volatility and systematic trading strategies. Its core business revolves around constructing absolute-return portfolios that aim to deliver positive returns regardless of market direction, often through dynamic convexity and trend-following approaches.
The firm addresses a key market pain point: traditional portfolios are heavily exposed to equity and bond market swings, which can lead to significant drawdowns during periods of stress. One River seeks to provide diversification and downside protection by investing in strategies that thrive during market turbulence, such as long-volatility positions and alternative risk premia.
In the past six months (February to August 2026), One River has been actively engaging with industry discussions on systematic risk mitigation and portfolio construction. The firm published research on the importance of incorporating systematic indices into institutional portfolios, and its leadership participated in podcasts covering volatility trading and macroeconomic trends. These efforts highlight a continued focus on educating investors about the benefits of non-traditional exposures.
No major negative developments were reported during this period. However, it is worth noting that the broader digital asset industry has faced regulatory scrutiny in recent years, and One River's digital asset strategies remain subject to evolving legal and market risks.
One River Asset Management, founded in 2013, is a digital asset investment firm. Its key milestones include: in November 2020, it made its first digital asset allocation (Bitcoin and Ether), one of the largest institutional investments at the time. In January 2021, CEO Eric Peters published "The Case for Digital Assets," articulating the macro rationale. In February 2021, it launched the industry's first ERISA-compliant digital asset commingled funds. In September 2021, Coinbase Ventures led a Series A round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Liberty Insurance. During the 2022 market turmoil, it avoided exposure to Luna, 3AC, Celsius, Voyager, BlockFi, and FTX, while its digital income fund returned 100% of loan capital plus interest. It also pioneered 365-day liquidity funds, a carbon-neutral Bitcoin fund, and an institutional Ether staking fund. These milestones reflect its long-term strategic positioning in institutional-grade digital asset management.
Eric Peters Founder & CIO of One River Asset Management. He founded the firm in 2013 and serves as Chief Investment Officer, overseeing investment strategies focused on volatility, macro, and digital assets. Previously, he held roles at Peloton Partners, Lehman Brothers, and Credit Suisse, and founded a technology firm. He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from Brown University.
(No reliable information on other co-founders or core executives was found.)