TechFlow, May 8 — OSL Wealth, the wealth management platform under OSL Group (HKEX: 863), announced today a strategic distribution cooperation agreement with Nine Blocks Capital Management, a regulated institutional-grade cryptocurrency hedge fund manager. Nine Blocks is not only an industry pioneer but also currently the only cryptocurrency hedge fund licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Through this partnership, OSL Wealth will offer eligible investors access to Nine Blocks’ two flagship products: the US Dollar Market Neutral Fund and the Bitcoin Market Neutral Fund, marking a new phase in the application of cryptocurrency investment strategies among institutional investors.
The collaboration addresses the growing demand from institutional investors for exposure to the cryptocurrency market via professionally managed funds that operate under strict regulatory oversight. It enables OSL clients to achieve stable returns while controlling directional market risk, enhancing returns on USD/stablecoin assets and optimizing yield potential from existing Bitcoin holdings.
Nine Blocks’ market-neutral strategy combines sophisticated quantitative models with a rigorous risk management framework, delivering consistent returns across market cycles. The US Dollar Market Neutral Fund allows investors to generate returns using USD and stablecoin assets, while the Bitcoin Market Neutral Fund enables long-term Bitcoin holders to earn income from their Bitcoin holdings without giving up exposure to Bitcoin price appreciation.
OSL Group Chief Commercial Officer Ying Hua Teo said: “As cryptocurrencies are increasingly incorporated into institutional asset allocations, professional investors are seeking strategies aligned with traditional portfolio management principles. Nine Blocks’ market-neutral solutions, regulated by VARA, perfectly meet the dual demand for innovation and stability—enabling participation in the growth potential of crypto markets while adhering to institutional-grade risk management and compliance standards.”
Henri Arslanian, Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital Management, said: “We’ve observed that many high-net-worth clients and family offices prefer to engage in cryptocurrency investments through regulated platforms that meet institutional standards. We’re pleased to partner with OSL to bring our specialized solutions to investors in Hong Kong and across Asia.”
