How it works
Institutional Yield Enhancement. Built for capital operators.
Capital stays in your custody, the majority earns Base Yield, a small sleeve powers the AlphaEngine, and the two streams combine into an institutional-grade return — with principal structurally protected over a rolling 12-month horizon, and redeemable any day.
Transforming Yield Returns
Making the case for Yield Enhancement
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Yield Enhancement
Up to 5x higher yield returns
USD / USDT / USDC
US T-Bill
3.49%
Base
16%
Solution 1
23%
Solution 2
EUR
EUR money market
2.1%
Base
11%
Solution 1
15%
Solution 2
ETH
ETH staking
2.7%
Base
13%
Solution 1
22%
Solution 2
SOL
Solana staking
6%
Base
19%
Solution 1
26%
Solution 2
ADA
Cardano staking
2.7%
Base
13%
Solution 1
22%
Solution 2
Principal Capital Protection
100% self-custody, structurally protected
- Assets remain fully in self-custody at all times
- Principal structurally protected
Exceptional Yield Returns
Multiples above standard market yields
- 4×–6× revenue uplift for yield operators
- 3×–5× yield uplift for end clients
Institutional and Regulated
Regulated venues, transparent deployment
- Operates exclusively within regulated markets
- Scalable, transparent, daily liquidity
Asset Agnostic Deployment
Multi-asset capable by design and structure
- Use with USD/T/C, Euro, ETH, SOL, ADA and more
- Fiat and crypto support
Designed For
We serve Capital Operators
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TradingLeap Yield is built for institutions that already manage capital and want to lift the yield they deliver — without taking custody, changing wallets, or rewriting their product. Capital stays in your name, your custody, your rails. We layer enhancement on top.
Built for
Corporate & crypto treasuries
Operating cash, reserves, stablecoin floats sitting idle on T-Bills or money-market rails.
Vault & DeFi operators
On-chain vaults and structured strategies looking for a non-correlated yield leg - no protocol risk.
Staking & yield platforms
Retail and institutional yield products that need an extra spread above base staking or lending APY.
Structured yield issuers
Issuers of principal-protected notes, fixed-term products and tokenised T-Bill wrappers.
Custody
Stays with you
Liquidity
Daily
Assets
Asset Agnostic
Min mandate
$50M
The Methodology
Two return streams. One combined yield.
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1. Base Yield
Generated from low-risk traditional income-producing instruments such as: U.S. Treasury bills, Money market funds, Repo and fixed-income instruments, Staking and treasury yield products.
Provides stable and predictable income.
2. TL AlphaEngine
Generated through proprietary AI-driven systematic trading. Operates across highly liquid institutional markets. Designed with strict drawdown limits and automated risk controls.
Generates incremental alpha and enhances total yield.
This dual-revenue structure increases returns while maintaining conservative risk exposure with complete protection of the principal capital.
The vast majority of capital remains in low-risk, yield-bearing instruments. A small, capped sleeve is deployed to the AlphaEngine as drawdown margin — never more than configured.
How the small sleeve drives the whole portfolio
Only 3–5% of capital is posted as margin to the AlphaEngine, but the trading exposure it controls — and the P&L it generates — is sized against the entire portfolio. The sleeve is just the risk budget; the return is on the whole book.
De-risking
Base Yield serves as the de-risking component for the AlphaEngine sleeve.
Liquidity
Daily — across both streams.
AlphaEngine
Institutional multi-market alpha engine, built in-house
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Developed in-house by PhD-level AI engineers, the engine combines adaptive learning with market microstructure analytics to generate stable, short-horizon alpha across liquid markets — under a strict capped-risk framework that enforces position, daily, and portfolio limits while deploying only a small fraction of posted collateral.
STAGE 1
Market Analysis
Global macro, regime ID, cross-market correlations, liquidity & capacity.
STAGE 2
Prediction Engine
ML & statistical models, signal direction & strength, confidence scoring.
STAGE 3
Multi-Asset Diversification
FX · Equity Index · Rates · Crypto futures — diversified within each class.
STAGE 4
Overlay Allocation
Risk-balanced sleeve weighting across asset-class engines.
STAGE 5
Execution & Risk
Tier-1 FIX execution on CME, hard drawdown caps, 24/7 monitoring.
Diversification across asset classes
FX Futures
Equity Index Futures
Rates Futures
Crypto Futures
Trading venue: CME.
Capped drawdown & risk
Day-trading discipline plus position, daily and portfolio loss limits — minimal posted risk capital.
Capital efficiency
Only 3–5% of the portfolio is required for active CME trading; the rest stays in base yield.
Proprietary trading tech
AI analytics and execution systems fully built in-house by PhD-level scientists and engineers.
Institutional execution
Direct market access to Tier-1 liquidity via institutional FIX execution and risk management.
ENGINE · live · CME FIX execution · vol auto-scaled · drawdown ≤ Stream B sleeve
Performance Scenarios
Good year, flat year, bad year — how principal stays protected
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The structure is engineered around one rule: in any 12-month window, the Base Yield earned by Stream A must be large enough to absorb the maximum drawdown of the AlphaEngine sleeve. That's what makes principal structural — not a promise, an arithmetic.
Regular AlphaEngine year
Both streams contribute fully. Base Yield compounds at its benchmark, AlphaEngine delivers its target — combined return lands at, or above, the headline figure (e.g. USD Low Risk: ~23%).
Base + Alpha → at or above target
Flat AlphaEngine year
AlphaEngine returns roughly zero. Stream A still earns its full Base Yield on 95–97% of capital. You collect the benchmark with no AlphaEngine drag — and we earn no service fee.
≈ Base Yield only
Bad AlphaEngine year
AlphaEngine hits its hard drawdown cap. The loss is bounded to the sleeve. In Solution 1, Base Yield fully offsets it → principal preserved. In Solution 2, the small principal risk is the worst case shown in the table above.
Loss < Base Yield · capped by design
Structural protection holds at the 12-month portfolio level. Intra-period mark-to-market on the sleeve will fluctuate.
Horizon & liquidity
Designed for 12+ months · redeemable any day · daily P&L
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12-month design horizon
Headline returns and structural principal protection are engineered over a rolling 12-month window. That's the period across which Base Yield is sized to absorb a worst-case AlphaEngine drawdown. Holding for a full cycle is how the structure mechanically expresses itself.
Daily redemption, no lock-up
Capital is never locked. You can redeem any day from your own custody — Stream A unwinds at market, Stream B closes at the CME mark. Early redemption simply means you exit at the current point in the cycle rather than at the engineered 12-month outcome.
Performance, balances and capital movements are reconciled every business day and published to the client dashboard before the next session opens. Each report breaks down the Base Yield contribution, the AlphaEngine P&L and the combined net return, alongside margin usage, drawdown vs. cap, and intra-day trade activity.
Frequency
Daily
Liquidity
Daily
Custody
Client-owned
| Day | Base | Alpha | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-3 | +0.01% | +0.18% | +0.19% |
| D-2 | +0.01% | −0.07% | −0.06% |
| D-1 | +0.01% | +0.22% | +0.23% |
| D0 | +0.01% | +0.11% | +0.12% |
Daily statements
PDF and CSV statements delivered each business day — P&L and reconciled balances, ready for your accounting, audit and treasury workflows.
Reporting API
Programmatic REST endpoints and webhooks stream the same data straight into your treasury.
Risk profiles
Two profiles per currency — same engine, different sleeve
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Every asset ships with two pre-engineered solutions. Solution 1 is built so principal is structurally protected — zero principal at risk by construction. Solution 2 takes a small, defined slice of principal risk in exchange for a meaningfully higher target return. Same engine, same custody, different sleeve sizing.
USD / USDT / USDC
US T-Bill
16%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 13.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 3.49%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 97%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 0.20%
23%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 20.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 3.49%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 95%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 1.70%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- −1.70%
EUR
EUR money market
11%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 9.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.10%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 98%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 0.05%
15%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 13.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.10%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 97%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 1.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- −1.00%
ETH
ETH staking
14%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 11.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.70%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 97.5%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 0.10%
23%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 20.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.70%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 95%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 2.60%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- −2.60%
SOL
Solana staking
19%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 13.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 6.00%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 97%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 3.00%
26%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 20.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 6.00%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 95%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 1.00%
ADA
Cardano staking
14%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 11.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.70%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 97.5%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 0.00%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- 0.10%
23%
Total Annual Return (Target)
- Alpha Engine Return (Trading)
- 20.00%
- Base Yield Return
- 2.70%
- Assets in Base Yield
- 95%
- Principal Capital at Risk
- 2.60%
- Worst Case Annual Return
- −2.60%
Solution 1
Principal structurally protected. Engine sleeve sized so that, even in a worst-case AlphaEngine year, Base Yield fully absorbs the loss.
Solution 2
A small, capped slice of principal at risk (typically 1–3%) for substantially higher upside on the AlphaEngine sleeve.
All major currencies and cryptocurrencies supported
The framework extends to all major fiat currencies (GBP, CHF, JPY, AUD, CAD…) and leading digital assets.
Bi-weekly redistribution
Profits are settled and returned every two weeks
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The AlphaEngine sleeve is sized to stay lean. Every two weeks, any capital sitting above the originally allocated 3–5% sleeve is settled, the service fee is deducted from realized profits, and the net is returned to you — ready to be redeployed however you choose.
On a bi-weekly basis
- 01Any excess capital above the originally allocated 3–5% AlphaEngine sleeve is redistributed back to the client.
- 02The service fee is deducted from realized profits.
- 03Remaining profits become available to the client.
The client may then elect to
Move profits under Base Yield
Increase AlphaEngine allocation
Withdraw capital
Deploy capital elsewhere
Example bi-weekly redistribution
Assume the AlphaEngine generates:
The $72,000 is transferred back to the client, who can then move it under Base Yield, increase the AlphaEngine allocation, withdraw it, or deploy it elsewhere.
This keeps the AlphaEngine sleeve operationally efficient while allowing continuous liquidity and flexibility.
TradingLeap is paid only on the alpha we generate — no fee on Base Yield, no fee on principal, no fee on flat periods.
Service fee
40% of AlphaEngine returns.
No fee on Base Yield
Stream A yield is yours in full. We only share AlphaEngine upside.
AlphaEngine Access Models
Two operational paths into the AlphaEngine
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There are two operational paths for accessing the AlphaEngine and its underlying CME infrastructure. Both route the same 3–5% AlphaEngine sleeve into the engine — the difference is purely operational: where the sleeve is held, and who owns the CME account it trades through. The Base Yield sleeve always remains under your custody, regardless of the path you choose.
Dedicated Prime Brokerage Setup
The client obtains and maintains their own institutional CME Prime Brokerage account. The 3–5% AlphaEngine sleeve is held directly inside that dedicated account, and TradingLeap operates the AlphaEngine on the client's behalf within it.
Under this structure
- The client retains full custody of the AlphaEngine sleeve.
- Assets remain fully segregated and under the client's name.
- TradingLeap operates the AlphaEngine within the client's dedicated CME environment.
Advantages
- · Full custody structure
- · Dedicated institutional setup
- · Fully segregated environment
- · Direct ownership of the CME account
Considerations
- · Institutional onboarding process
- · PB and FCM negotiations
- · Legal and operational setup work
- · Possible recurring infrastructure expenses
- · Onboarding typically several weeks to multiple months
Only a select number of institutional-grade Prime Brokers and FCMs are supported. Retail and semi-retail brokerage structures are not available.
Access via Regulated Institution
Clients may alternatively access the AlphaEngine through our strategic partner and regulated fund infrastructure. The 3–5% AlphaEngine sleeve is allocated into that regulated operational structure rather than a dedicated client CME account.
Under this structure
- The 3–5% AlphaEngine sleeve is allocated into the regulated operational structure.
- Pool and segregated setups are available depending on client profile and allocation size.
- Clients receive daily reporting and live monitoring access.
Advantages
- · Rapid onboarding
- · Operational simplicity
- · No PB or CME setup requirements
- · Live deployment within a few business days
- · Regulated operational environment
Considerations
- · The AlphaEngine sleeve sits inside the regulated structure rather than a dedicated client CME account.
The Base Yield sleeve remains under the client's custody regardless of the selected path.
Practical operational path
Many clients elect to begin under Path B for speed and simplicity of onboarding. As allocations and operational requirements grow, clients can later transition to Path A and move to a fully dedicated Prime Brokerage structure with segregated CME access — without changing the underlying engine, strategy or economics.
Rapid initial deployment
Immediate access to the AlphaEngine
Optional transition to dedicated PB later
Growth for Platforms
A new source of institutional trading volume — attributable to the operator.
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Beyond enhanced yield, the AlphaEngine produces something structurally rare: stable, regulated, institutional trading flow that can be attributed to the capital operator. A second strategic asset, sitting alongside the yield itself.
Attributable institutional volume — by assets under Yield
Daily volume
$1.21bn
Weekly volume
$6.07bn
Monthly volume
$25.5bn
Annual volume
$306bn
Executed on CME Group regulated futures markets — attributable to the operator.
Independent of native platform flow
New institutional and external market flow. Independent of platform volume or trading activity.
No incremental acquisition cost
Boosts reported platform volumes with zero additional marketing or acquisition spend.
Regulated, institutional
Executes exclusively on CME Group regulated futures — transparent, institutional-grade flow.
Differentiated attributable volume
Operator decides how the volume is attributed — core exchange volume, institutional flow, liquidity program, trading desk, or reported separately.
Applicable to
Operators whose platforms can carry attributable institutional flow:
Crypto exchanges
Retail brokerage platforms
Trading applications
Fintech investment platforms
Other execution venues
Transformative Economics for Operators
3x higher client yields ·
4x higher operator revenues
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The figures below represent a conservative representation. Regular scenarios typically deliver stronger economics.
| Standard Yield | Enhanced Yield | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal in Operator Custody | 100% | 100% | None |
| Client Net Yield Return | 2.7% | 9.5% | 3.5x |
| Operator Revenue (% of AUM) | 0.3% | 1.65% | 5.5x |
| Trading Volumes (accredited to Operator) | $2–8bn daily |
The above metrics reflect a step-change in yield economics. By integrating our solution as a capital-efficient layer, client net returns increase from approximately 2.7% to 9.5% (~3.5x uplift), while operator revenue expands from approximately 0.3% to 1.65% of AUM (~5.5x uplift). This drives a meaningful increase in both end-user yield and platform monetization, without any changes to custody, infrastructure, or core product design.
Social Commitment
Supporting organizations that create positive impact.
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Giving back through institutional yield enhancement.
TradingLeap believes technology should create value beyond financial markets. If you represent a registered charitable organization or non-profit, we invite you to contact us. Depending on your organization, mission, and the potential social impact of our collaboration, we may provide access to TradingLeap Yield either free of charge or at a substantially discounted service fee.
Every organization is reviewed individually. While we cannot support every request, we are committed to helping mission-driven organizations maximize the resources available to pursue their mission.
Tell us about your organization
To help us evaluate your request, please share:
Your organization's mission and long-term vision
The communities or causes you support
The potential social impact of your work
How additional recurring yield could expand your impact
The size and nature of the capital or treasury you manage
Represent a charitable organization?
We would love to learn more about your mission and explore whether TradingLeap Yield can help increase the long-term resources available to your organization.
Onboarding
Configure → activate → monitor. Repeat.
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Configure a product in minutes via the institutional wizard. Our desk walks you through activating the Base Yield venue and connecting you to the AlphaEngine. From there, the loop runs daily — and you compound.
1. Configure
Asset, risk profile, principal amount. Dashboard and data access.
2. Activate
Base Yield deployed under custody. AlphaEngine commences trading activity.
3. Monitor
Daily P&L, balances and capital movements from the product dashboard or reporting APIs.
The loop
Custody → Base Yield + AlphaEngine → Enhanced return → Daily report → Repeat.
Every day feeds the next. Treasuries and operators see compounding, institutional-grade yield — without giving up custody or control.