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Investing in cryptocurrency can feel like a full-time job, especially when emotions get in the way of sticking to a strategy. Unlike traditional stock markets, which operate within set hours, the crypto market demands consistent attention since it runs 24/7. To navigate this nonstop environment, many traders turn to automation. Yieldfund, a quantitative trading company based in the Netherlands, offers a seamless, hands-off solution that eliminates the emotional pitfalls of human trading while maximizing performance. By leveraging algorithm-driven strategies, Yieldfund’s approach to “Set and Forget” trading yields investors up to 60% yearly returns.  Rick Simons, CEO of Yieldfund, believes there’s a smarter way to manage the volatility and emotional challenges of crypto day trading. In this interview, Rick discusses how quantitative trading models can consistently outperform traditional day trading for both retail and regular crypto investors. Many traders still believe you need to be hands-on to profit in crypto. Why do you argue that a disciplined “set and forget” quantitative approach outperforms active day trading? A professional active day trader can generate very high returns as long as they are actively trading; however, on days when they are less active, this can affect their performance. With a quantitative trading approach, trading takes place 24/7, which is free from human limitation and time constraints, and helps ensure consistency while removing the risk of their performance being tied to active time spent trading. What is the single biggest advantage of model-driven, passive execution over high-frequency human trading in today’s markets? Quantitative trading is free from personal emotion and operates 24/7. The process is standardized for the assets being traded, and the algorithm responds to different market conditions. In essence, the focus behind the scenes is solely on process optimization. The hype of the day in the market or around individual assets is…

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