A little-known crypto fund just crushed market expectations, racking up a stunning 16.47% return in March 2026 while Bitcoin scraped by with only 3.8% and Ethereum managed 9%. Michaël van de Poppe, the trader behind MN Fund, attributes this surge to algorithmic quant strategies that thrive on the very volatility battering most portfolios. Since launching in July 2025, the fund has outperformed Bitcoin by a whopping 55%, even as altcoins plunged over 60% from mid-2025 highs.

Quant Edge in Turbulent Times

Van de Poppe, a full-time trader since 2018, built MN Fund to capture upside from crypto's wild swings without the pitfalls of directional bets. The fund executed over 55,000 trades last month, focusing on systematic execution across pairs—no leverage, no speculation. This approach delivered a Sharpe Ratio of 1.21, signaling strong risk-adjusted returns in a market where holding assets often meant deep losses. Over the past six months, as global uncertainties fueled price conflicts, such quant models have increasingly drawn institutional interest for their consistency.

Progress accelerated in early 2026, with the fund's developments turning volatility into opportunity. Van de Poppe highlights how these systems reduce downside risk, generating consistent gains in an ecosystem still reeling from late-2025 corrections. Investors eyeing crypto trading or quant funds can explore more via MN Fund's site, amid a broader shift toward data-driven strategies in fintech.