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# 1.2  Digital currency and quantitative trading are a natural fit

Digital assets, due to their divisibility and portability, can circulate unconditionally on major exchanges worldwide. With their inherent T+0 settlement and 24/7, non-stop trading mechanisms, they are particularly well-suited as targets for quantitative trading.