Base2 provides institutional and sophisticated investors with a clear and secure path into digital assets.
Our systematic approach combines advanced quantitative techniques with blockchain infrastructure for auditability and accountability.
Every strategy is risk-calibrated, programmatic, and transparent — giving investors confidence in an emerging asset class.
Base2 products are designed for a diverse range of investors:
Investors seeking capital appreciation in high-potential digital assets. Leverage Base2’s expertise to pursue growth and stable yield in the evolving digital asset market.
Investors aiming for reliable income and outperformance of sub-cash-rate returns with high liquidity. Base2 simplifies digital asset investing through the Digital Yield Index.
Investors seeking access to high-reward opportunities with strategic risk management. Base2 helps you navigate digital assets confidently, balancing growth and stability.
In a market where traditional investment strategies are often slow, costly, and opaque, Base2 sets a new standard by leveraging advanced distributed ledger technology (DLT) to offer institutional-grade exposure to digital assets and tokenised investments.
Our systematic approach focuses on delivering risk-adjusted returns with enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency. Whether you’re seeking stable income through our Digital Yield Index or targeting high-growth opportunities with diversified digital asset strategies, Base2 provides the expertise and tools to help you optimise your portfolio.
Systematic Index:
Strategic exposure to the Top 3 digital assets, weighted by market capitalisation, combining capital growth with diversified yield generation.
Systematic index:
Liquid, Stable Returns Hedged to AUD. Targeted 8-9% annual returns in AUD with our diversified yield strategy, blending decentralised finance with stable traditional assets.
At Base2, our expert team and proven strategies ensure your investments are secure, transparent, and optimised to maximise your investments—so you can invest with confidence.
We leverage blockchain infrastructure to enhance transparency, with records structured for real-time reporting and auditability, offering investors unmatched transparency and security. Every transaction and cost detail is accessible, ensuring full confidence in our management of your assets.
Headquartered in Australia—a jurisdiction known for regulatory maturity, providing confidence for global allocators. Supported by tier-one infrastructure partners including Lloyds, and CoinSpot.
Base2 is led by a team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in finance, asset management, and fintech innovation.
Our leadership's combined experience and vision are the driving forces behind our success.
CEO
Cody Harmon is the CEO of Base2 Asset Management and a co-founder of Cruz. A dynamic tech entrepreneur with a background in blockchain, financial services, and innovation, Cody has built a track record of leading high-growth ventures. He was the youngest ever recipient of the Financial Planning Association’s AFP® Australian Financial Planner of the Year Award in 2016, reflecting his early achievements in the industry
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Strategic Advisor
Michael, an expert in Digital Law, combines his technical, regulatory, and legal skills to advise companies on digital assets, fintech, blockchain, and innovative technologies. A former software developer with deep knowledge of digital currencies and smart contracts, Michael is a recognised thought leader, frequently publishing and speaking globally on these topics. He also serves on the boards of Blockchain Australia and the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Head of Quant Fund Management
Charles has over 17 years in traditional finance and extensive experience running live institutional strategies in digital assets across both CeFi and DeFi markets. His expertise spans quant research, market-making, risk management, and machine learning, with execution experience across both exchange and OTC environments. He combines deep technical capability with a disciplined investment approach—bringing the sophistication and governance investors expect in high-performance, digitally native strategies.
Strategic Advisor
Helen Coonan has a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in legal practice, government, and corporate leadership. A former Australian Cabinet Minister, Assistant Treasurer, and Minister for Information Technology, Helen has chaired the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and led transformative reforms at Crown Resorts Limited.
Chief Operating Officer
Nat Daley has over 15 years of experience in innovation and technology within the financial services sector. At Cruz, he has spearheaded peer-reviewed research and business model validation. Nat manages a select few family offices on the east coast of Australia.
Chief Marketing Officer
Richard Smith is a founding member of Base2 Asset Management, where he leads brand, communications, and investor engagement. With over a decade of experience in crypto, fintech, and communications, he specialises in building trust in complex technologies for institutional audiences. He is also Chief Marketing Officer at Cruz.
At Base2 Asset Management, we provide institutional and high-net-worth clients with a systematic approach to digital asset management.
Our proprietary quantitative strategies are applied using leading custody and settlement partners, with infrastructure designed for institutional-grade security, transparency, and control.
Unlike many traditional structures, our model leverages technology to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks, while maintaining clear oversight of client assets.
Trades are aggregated to optimise liquidity and fees, helping to minimise exchange and credit risks while maximising operational efficiency. This approach underscores our commitment to professionalism, transparency, and client-focused asset management.
Invest in the future of asset management with Base2. Register your interest to be among the first to access our strategies, with priority given to referrals through our trusted network.
