Sygnum has wrapped up the initial phase of its Bitcoin-focused yield fund, attracting more than 750 Bitcoin in commitments within just four months. The early inflows point to rising appetite from professional investors looking for ways to earn returns without relying purely on price rallies.
The fund is built around a market-neutral approach, aiming to grow Bitcoin holdings over time while staying largely insulated from short-term volatility. Instead of betting on direction, the strategy looks to profit from inefficiencies between spot and derivatives markets.
“As Bitcoin becomes a core portfolio allocation for institutional investors, we’re seeing growing demand for strategies that can generate returns beyond simple price appreciation,”
says Markus Hämmerli, head of the BTC Alpha Fund.
Available to qualified investors in jurisdictions such as Switzerland and Singapore, the structure uses institutional-grade infrastructure and keeps assets off exchanges. Certain clients can also use their fund exposure as collateral for USD Lombard loans, unlocking liquidity without needing to sell Bitcoin.
Launched in October 2025 in partnership with Starboard Digital Strategies, the fund initially targeted annual returns of 8% to 10% in Bitcoin terms. In the final quarter of 2025, it delivered an annualised net return of 8.9%, even as broader market activity remained subdued.
The move reflects a broader shift among institutional players, who are increasingly favoring yield-oriented Bitcoin strategies designed to perform across different market environments, rather than relying solely on long-only exposure.
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