How IVBF Powers Multi-Strategy Fund Execution with Porto to Achieve Operational Agility at Scale

Bridging traditional finance discipline to digital asset management

IVBF is a digital asset investment firm that bridges the gap between traditional capital and on-chain markets. The firm provides accredited investors with a sophisticated, high-touch alternative to passive ETFs, combining active portfolio management with the institutional rigor required to navigate the digital asset ecosystem.

The firm manages two distinct, complementary vehicles:

• Yield fund: Focused on stablecoin-based returns
• Core fund: Designed for direct exposure to crypto market movements

By maintaining a high-touch approach where investors can actively ask questions and engage with the team, IVBF ensures that traditional capital can navigate the complexities of on-chain finance with institutional white-glove service.

The challenge: Overcoming execution barriers in a 24/7 market

As IVBF’s operations grew on-chain, its existing infrastructure began to hinder its ability to capitalize on market opportunities. The team identified several bottlenecks:

• Location-dependent signing: IVBF’s previous workflows required team members to physically be at their computers to authorize trades. In the fast-moving crypto market, this requirement led to missed investment opportunities.
• Security vs agility trade-offs: While a multisig foundation was essential, the firm struggled to find a solution that satisfied investor concerns regarding edge case security risks, such as physical safety or key isolation, without sacrificing on operational speed.
• Limited protocol access: Technical barriers with prior wallet solutions prevented IVBF from accessing high-performance venues like Hyperliquid, limiting their strategic reach.
• Fragmented visibility: The team lacked a unified, transparent view of all signing activity in real-time across different accounts.

What we built together: Seamless on-chain execution at scale via Porto

IVBF transitioned to Porto by Anchorage Digital to resolve these constraints, selecting a solution that balances the high-velocity demands of a trading desk with the uncompromising safety of an institutional self-custody wallet.

Hardware-based security and key isolation

IVBF required a security architecture that provided the definitive security layer required to manage external capital and address complex investor inquiries regarding fund safety. Porto’s hardware-first approach leverages air-gapped Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) to ensure that private keys remain isolated from internet-exposed environments throughout the transaction lifecycle. 

Unrestricted DeFi access

Porto eliminated the technical hurdles that previously blocked access to key DeFi protocols, enabling IVBF to engage with any smart contract or exchange, from Hyperliquid to CowSwap, without waiting for manual support additions. This allowed the firm to execute swaps and interact with emerging protocols with total confidence.

Secure, mobile-first approval workflows

Porto redefined IVBF’s operational speed by enabling secure, multi-approver workflows via iOS devices. Signers can now initiate and authorize transactions from any location, effectively removing the need to be physically at a workstation for approvals. This shift has enabled faster transaction speeds, ensuring IVBF can proactively respond to market volatility.

Enhanced transparency and simulation

With Porto, every multisig approver has a comprehensive view of what is being signed in real-time. Furthermore, Porto’s integration with Blockaid for transaction simulation allows the team to verify a transaction’s outcome before it is executed, effectively mitigating the risks associated with potentially malicious smart contracts.

The results: 50% faster transactions and unrestricted access

Since using Porto, IVBF has achieved measurable improvements across its fund operations:

• 50% faster transactions: By utilizing mobile-secure signing, IVBF has achieved a 50% improvement in transaction speeds compared to other wallet solutions, allowing for a more immediate reaction to capture alpha during market shifts.
• Secure custody: Asset protection is now anchored in institutional-grade, tamper-proof HSM infrastructure, addressing investor concerns regarding key safety and operational bottlenecks.
• Flexible investment decisions: IVBF can now close and open positions proactively without compromising security, ensuring the team never misses a critical trade due to location constraints.
• Full auditability: Porto provides a clear, auditable trail of all transaction activity, supporting both internal management and external reporting requirements.

“Porto allows us to operate with the security standards our investors expect, while still giving us the flexibility required in crypto markets. It bridges institutional security with on-chain execution in a way that traditional wallets simply cannot.”  – Pavel Přecechtěl, Portfolio Manager, IVBF

Looking ahead: Future-proofing for global growth

With 2026 operations already underway, IVBF is focused on deepening its partnership with Porto to drive its next phase of global growth. By unifying its DeFi interactions within Porto, IVBF aims to streamline management workflows for fund administrators and LPs, moving toward a more efficient and transparent reporting environment.

As the firm continues to scale its sophisticated operations and execute on its primary goal of raising more capital, Porto’s wallet architecture will serve as the high-performance engine for IVBF’s long-term growth.