Delta-Neutral Strategy

A delta-neutral strategy is an investment approach that aims to generate returns while maintaining zero exposure to the directional price movements of the underlying assets. In the context of Stasis, this means earning yield without being affected by cryptocurrency market volatility.

What is Delta?

Delta measures how much an asset's price changes in response to a $1 change in the underlying asset's price:

• Delta = +1: Perfect positive correlation (long position)

• Delta = 0: No correlation (neutral position)

• Delta = -1: Perfect negative correlation (short position)

How Delta-Neutral Works

Basic Concept

A delta-neutral portfolio combines long and short positions that offset each other's price movements:

Long Position Delta + Short Position Delta = 0

Example Scenario

• Long: Hold $10,000 worth of ETH (Delta = +1)

• Short: Short $10,000 worth of ETH futures (Delta = -1)

• Net Delta: +1 + (-1) = 0 (neutral)

Price Movement Impact

ETH Price Change	Long Position P&L	Short Position P&L	Net P&L
+10% (+$1,000)	+$1,000	-$1,000	$0
-10% (-$1,000)	-$1,000	+$1,000	$0

Stasis Implementation

Strategy Components

1. Spot Holdings

• Protocol holds USDC as base collateral

• Maintains liquidity for user deposits/withdrawals

• Serves as margin for futures positions

2. Perpetual Futures

• Short positions on Hyperliquid exchange

• Hedge against potential crypto exposure

• Generate funding rate income

3. Dynamic Rebalancing

• Continuous monitoring of delta exposure

• Automatic position adjustments

• Maintains neutral positioning

Yield Generation Sources

Primary: Funding Rate Arbitrage

• Funding Rates: Periodic payments between long and short positions

• Typical Flow: Longs pay shorts (positive funding)

• Stasis Benefit: Earns funding payments as short position holder

Secondary: Basis Trading

• Basis: Price difference between spot and futures

• Convergence: Futures price converges to spot at expiry

• Profit Opportunity: Capture basis when it normalizes

Risk Management

Delta Monitoring

Target Delta Range: -0.05 to +0.05
Rebalancing Trigger: |Delta| > 0.1
Emergency Threshold: |Delta| > 0.2

Position Limits

• Maximum Leverage: 3x on futures positions

• Liquidity Buffer: 10% of vault in USDC

• Concentration Limits: No single asset >50% exposure

Automated Controls

• Real-time Delta Calculation: Continuous monitoring

• Automatic Rebalancing: Triggered by delta thresholds

• Emergency Procedures: Rapid position unwinding if needed

Benefits of Delta-Neutral Approach

🛡️ Market Protection

• Bull Markets: No FOMO - steady returns regardless

• Bear Markets: No losses from price declines

• Sideways Markets: Consistent yield generation

📈 Predictable Returns

• Stable APY: 5-6% target regardless of market conditions

• Lower Volatility: Reduced portfolio variance

• Consistent Performance: Less correlation with crypto markets

💰 Capital Efficiency

• No Opportunity Cost: Earn yield without market timing

• Leverage Benefits: Amplify returns through futures

• Compounding Effect: Reinvested yields increase base capital

Strategy Limitations

Execution Risks

• Slippage: Large position changes may impact prices

• Timing: Brief periods of non-neutral exposure during rebalancing

• Liquidity: Market conditions may affect position management

Funding Rate Dependency

• Variable Rates: Funding rates can change or turn negative

• Market Conditions: Extreme volatility may affect funding patterns

• Competition: Other arbitrageurs may reduce opportunities

Technical Risks

• Exchange Risk: Dependence on Hyperliquid availability

• Oracle Risk: Price feed accuracy for delta calculations

• Smart Contract Risk: Automated rebalancing system vulnerabilities

Performance Metrics

Key Indicators

• Realized Delta: Actual portfolio delta over time

• Funding Rate Capture: Percentage of available funding earned

• Rebalancing Frequency: Number of adjustments per period

• Sharpe Ratio: Risk-adjusted return measurement

Monitoring Dashboard

Users can track:

• Current portfolio delta

• Funding rate earnings

• Strategy performance vs. benchmarks

• Risk metrics and exposure levels

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