Hilbert Group Acquires Enigma Nordic in $32M Crypto Trading Deal
Hilbert Group, a Swedish investment firm specializing in algorithmic cryptocurrency trading, has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of high-frequency trading platform Enigma Nordic for $32 million. The deal grants Hilbert full ownership of Enigma's proprietary system, which executes market-neutral strategies across global digital asset exchanges.
Enigma's platform targets short-term price inefficiencies rather than directional market moves—a model gaining traction as crypto markets mature. The firm reported $5.4 billion in 2025 trading volume and a Sharpe ratio above 3.0, a rare feat for scalable neutral strategies in digital assets. However, questions linger about profitability, as high-frequency trading's narrow margins face alpha decay risks with scaling capital.
The earn-out structure ties payouts to performance, requiring $40 million in net income to unlock full value. This strategic move underscores institutional players' growing focus on quantitative approaches amid crypto market evolution.