Digital Quant 2026, organized by Barron's China and DeAI Expo, concluded on June 1, 2026, after 60 days of live trading in Hong Kong. The competition marked the first in the Asia-Pacific region to integrate autonomous AI agents into real-money trading environments. SuperWeb3.org Team secured first place, while Running Snail Team and Stellar Team finished second and third respectively.
By April 8, more than 30 teams had participated with combined capital allocation of approximately 7.55 million USDT. Total trading volume exceeded 209.5 million USDT, with the highest interim return reaching 48.38%. Autonomous AI systems including OpenClaw executed trades independently, handling market analysis, strategy adjustments, and risk management. The competition expanded beyond digital assets to include equities, precious metals, and commodities, with Digital Quant 2027 already announced.