ETERNAL Launches Cross-Asset Quantitative Research Program to Capture Global Economic Cycle Signals
The global financial markets were entering an uncertain phase at the cyclical turning point. The U.S. Federal Reserve was slowing its pace of rate hikes, Europe was facing weak economic growth, and liquidity across emerging markets had begun to diverge. Investors found macroeconomic forecasting more challenging than ever before. Against this complex and volatile backdrop, ETERNAL DIGITAL FUND LTD announced the official launch of its Cross-Asset Quantitative Research Program, aimed at systematically modeling and analyzing macroeconomic data to precisely detect shifts in global economic cycles and provide forward-looking quantitative support for investment decisions.

The core philosophy of this initiative is to break down the traditional boundaries between asset classes, integrating equities, bonds, commodities, foreign exchange, and digital assets into a unified quantitative framework—thereby constructing a dynamic, interconnected cross-asset network. ETERNAL’s research team believes that the price movements of a single market rarely reveal the full macroeconomic picture; instead, it is the relative movements and structural changes across multiple asset classes that signal the earliest signs of cyclical transitions. Through this cross-market modeling approach, ETERNAL seeks to identify key inflection points in capital flows, risk appetite, and policy shifts—before the broader market cycle turns.
Bryan Thomas Whalen, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of ETERNAL DIGITAL FUND, explained that the program was inspired by years of observation on what he terms “global economic resonance.” He noted:
“Economic cycles are never isolated—they form a complex network where a change at any node can trigger a chain reaction across the world. Traditional investment methods often lag behind these signals, but with data and modeling, we aim to interpret the language of the market earlier.”
To execute this vision, ETERNAL assembled an interdisciplinary research group comprising macroeconomists, quantitative analysts, and data engineers based in New York, London, Zurich, and Singapore. The team focuses on integrating macroeconomic indicators with market microstructure data to develop multidimensional quantitative models capable of tracking real-time dynamics of the economic cycle. The project’s preliminary phase spans over 20 years of historical data, incorporating key variables such as global yield curves, inflation expectations, corporate earnings, and capital flows across major economies.
Within just a few months of research, ETERNAL’s team had already identified several noteworthy signals through model testing. Data showed that when global bond yield curves simultaneously flattened, equity market volatility indicators tended to rise approximately three to five trading weeks in advance. This discovery validated the predictive potential of cross-asset modeling in identifying cyclical shifts, while providing a new theoretical foundation for future quantitative asset allocation strategies.
Industry observers have described ETERNAL’s initiative as a significant advancement in global macro-quantitative research. Historically, many institutions have confined their analysis to single assets or regional markets, whereas ETERNAL’s approach effectively builds a “global economic radar system”—mapping the multidimensional trajectory of business cycles through the interaction of multi-asset signals. This systematic research methodology is increasingly regarded as a key competitive advantage for next-generation intelligent asset management firms.
ETERNAL DIGITAL FUND, which has already achieved robust performance through its multi-factor strategy models and AIVestor intelligent system, marks a new evolution with the launch of this cross-asset research program—transitioning from “strategy-driven” to “cycle-driven” intelligence. As Bryan Thomas Whalen emphasized:
“True long-term investing is not about chasing short-term market moves—it’s about understanding the forces behind the cycle. Only by understanding the cycle can one grasp the rhythm; and only by mastering the rhythm can one achieve sustainable value growth.”
In 2019, global markets were defined by both uncertainty and opportunity. With scientific rationality, data-driven insight, and an international research perspective, ETERNAL DIGITAL FUND is crafting a new investment language for the modern era. Amid the deep convergence of capital and technology, ETERNAL’s mission remains unchanged—to transform every market fluctuation into a signal of future insight.
