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Copula-Based Trading of Cointegrated Cryptocurrency Pairs

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  • Masood Tadi
  • Jiří Witzany

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This research introduces a novel pairs trading strategy based on copulas for cointegrated pairs of cryptocurrencies. To identify the most suitable pairs, the study employs linear and non-linear cointegration tests along with a correlation coefficient measure and fits different copula families to generate trading signals formulated from a reference asset for analyzing the mispricing index. The strategy's performance is then evaluated by conducting back-testing for various triggers of opening positions, assessing its returns and risks. The findings indicate that the proposed method outperforms buy-and-hold trading strategies in terms of both profitability and risk-adjusted returns.

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  • Masood Tadi & Jiří Witzany, 2023. "Copula-Based Trading of Cointegrated Cryptocurrency Pairs," FFA Working Papers 5.005, Prague University of Economics and Business, revised 03 May 2023.
    • Handle: RePEc:prg:jnlwps:v:5:y:2023:id:5.005
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    Capital ratio; Basel capital requirements; COVID-19 pandemic; global financial crisis;
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    JEL classification:

    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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