MIDWAYCAPITAL

Quant-driven strategiesfor global markets.

Midway Capital captures asymmetric opportunities in digital asset markets through derivatives research and systematic execution.

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QUANT-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL MARKETS
01FIRM OVERVIEW

The firm

Midway Capital is a quantitative alternative investment firm focused on global digital asset and derivatives markets.

We combine research, rapid implementation, and a multidisciplinary engineering team to run systematic investment strategies.

Through disciplined quantitative investing, we aim to contribute to the sound development of Japan’s alternative asset ecosystem.

01
5M USD

Operating capital

02
100M USD+

Monthly trading volume

03
90%+

CAGR (5y)

02IN THE FIELD

In the field

FTX JP meeting
FTX JP meeting

01 / SYSTEMATIC STRATEGIES

  • We operate multiple systematic strategies based on market prediction models built with machine learning.
  • Our focus on digital asset and derivatives markets is supported by disciplined risk management.
Discussion with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou
Discussion with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou

02 / GLOBAL DIALOGUE

  • We maintain an ongoing dialogue with global exchanges, hedge funds, and professional traders.
  • Headquartered through our Anguilla entity, we provide investment services primarily to overseas qualified institutional investors through SMAs.
Speaking at WebX’s PopDEX event
Speaking at WebX’s PopDEX event

WebX / PopDEX · 2026

  • Spoke as a fund manager at the PopDEX event during WebX.
  • Discussed exchange liquidity and incentive design for market makers.
03PARTNERS

Partners

Relationships supporting investment services, liquidity, and financing.

01

Founded in Japan in May 2020, J-CAM operates the crypto lending service BitLending and publishes financial and technology media.

Relationship

Investment services mandate

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Founded in 2018, Bitget is a global cryptocurrency exchange offering spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and other digital asset services.

Relationship

Liquidity and financing

04CUMULATIVE NET RETURNS

Cumulative net returns

2018—2024

These figures are illustrative, unaudited, post-tax NAV reference values based on personal trading.

Cumulative net returns2018: 5 M JPY、2019: 10 M JPY、2020: 35 M JPY、2021: 180 M JPY、2022: 120 M JPY、2023: 230 M JPY、2024: 500 M JPY。These figures are illustrative, unaudited, post-tax NAV reference values based on personal trading.2018: 5.0 M JPY201852019: 10.0 M JPY2019102020: 35.0 M JPY2020352021: 180.0 M JPY20211802022: 120.0 M JPY20221202023: 230.0 M JPY20232302024: 500.0 M JPY20245000600 M JPY
05CAPITAL BASE

A foundation for growth

We combine equity and debt, expanding our capital base alongside our operating track record.

Equity $4M · 80%Debt $1M · 20%
$0$5M
Operating capital$5M

Total equity of $4M and debt of $1M.

Capital composition

Equity

$4M

Combined proprietary and external investor equity.

Debt

$1M

Debt capital provided by a counterparty.

06SMA STRUCTURE

Separately managed accounts

Midway Limited, our headquarters entity incorporated in Anguilla, provides investment services primarily through separately managed accounts (SMAs) for overseas qualified institutional investors.

Client asset custody and Midway’s investment services have separate roles.

Client

Qualified institutional investors

Asset custody

Custodian

Safeguards client assets

SMA mandate
Liquidity & execution access

Midway Limited

Quantitative investment services via API

Services via API

Exchanges

Liquidity and order execution

Custodians safeguard assets, exchanges provide liquidity, and Midway delivers investment services via API. Connectivity, permissions, and settlement arrangements are defined by each client agreement and the services used.

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