About Penitron
Beyond Alpha. Building Trust.
Penitron is a privately held, technology‑driven asset manager headquartered in Washington State. Founded by market practitioners who cut their teeth in both institutional trading desks and entrepreneurial start‑ups, the firm blends Wall‑Street‑grade discipline with Silicon‑Valley agility to capture opportunities across digital assets, global macro derivatives, and yield solutions.
Our Story
Penitron began as an internal trading vehicle focused on systematic Bitcoin strategies. As performance validated our models, friends and family asked to participate—then accredited investors and strategic partners followed. Today we manage multi‑asset mandates while maintaining the research intensity of a boutique lab.
Leadership
- Steven Leavitt, Founder & Chief Investment Officer
20+ years in culinary operations and supply‑chain systems before transitioning to quantitative trading. Known for process rigor, team mentorship, and a relentless pursuit of edge.
Core Values
- Fiduciary Alignment – We invest personal capital alongside our clients.
- Quantitative Discipline – Data, not dogma, guides every position.
- Integrity & Transparency – Full look‑through on fees, risks, and performance drivers.
- Continuous Improvement – Weekly post‑mortems and model reviews foster a culture of Kaizen.
Investment Philosophy
We believe markets reward:
- Structural inefficiencies (e.g., crypto funding spreads, basis trades)
- Behavioral biases (momentum, mean‑reversion)
- Technological change (blockchain adoption, AI‑accelerated pricing)
By combining these themes with strict risk budgets and portfolio diversification, we aim for asymmetric, uncorrelated returns.
Risk Management Framework
- Pre‑Trade – Position sizing via value‑at‑risk and fixed stop protocols.
- Real‑Time – Automated drawdown and correlation monitors.
- Post‑Trade – Independent risk committee review.
Technology Stack
AWS‑backed data lake | Python‑based signal engines | Kubernetes orchestration | Ledger‑grade custody | SOC‑2 road map
Regulatory & Compliance
Penitron operates in accordance with U.S. SEC Rule 506(c) for private offerings and follows FinCEN AML/KYC guidelines. Legal counsel: Perkins Coie LLP.
Community Commitment
While our Youth Foundation has been sunset, we remain committed to financial education and will sponsor quarterly webinars on responsible digital‑asset investing.