Bitwise paired 10.8 million XRP with a near-equal futures short, producing a 14.57% implied annualized yield with limited price exposure.
- Bitwise's Crypto Carry Fund is employing a carry trade strategy using XRP, pairing a large custody position with an almost equal short in XRP futures.
- This strategy aims to capture the premium between XRP futures and spot prices, resulting in a 14.57% implied annualized yield with limited directional price exposure.
- CFTC data indicates leveraged funds are heavily short XRP futures, suggesting a broader market dynamic where institutions like Bitwise are extracting cash from traders.
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