Momentum vs Momentum Funding
Backtested on the same Hyperliquid perps over 2024-08-15 → 2026-09-29, at the same costs and on the same engine: Momentum Funding wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.90 against 1.17. Momentum Funding rode out the shallower worst drawdown (17%), and Momentum made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, Momentum gained more; when it was falling, Momentum Funding held up better.
- Net Sharpe
- 1.17
- Total return
- +151.0%
- Max drawdown
- −38.8%
- Trades
- 1,243
- Win rate
- 49%
- Net Sharpe
- 1.90
- Total return
- +124.2%
- Max drawdown
- −16.6%
- Trades
- 7,355
- Win rate
- 49%
Momentum Funding came out ahead here (Sharpe 1.90 vs 1.17). Start it on your own Hyperliquid account, or fork it and change the settings first.
At $1,000, Momentum Funding's worst historical dip was about $166. Free account, your own keys — Keel only places the trades.
When each one wins
Total return while Bitcoin was trending up vs trending down (split by Bitcoin’s 100-day trend line).
| Market | Momentum | Momentum Funding | Higher return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Bitcoin | +176.7% | +44.8% | Momentum |
| Falling Bitcoin | -26.6% | +47.4% | Momentum Funding |
What this is: a head-to-head backtest of Momentum and Momentum Funding on the same Hyperliquid window, costs and engine — net of fees, slippage and funding. The overlay is growth of $100 (normalized), not a return promise. A higher Sharpe is not a guarantee; both strategies draw down. Past performance does not predict future results, and this is not investment advice.