A Multi-Asset Dataset and Tail-Risk Framework for DeFi Yield Trading Derivatives
Yield trading has emerged as a pivotal innovation in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) by decoupling principal from yield streams to enhance capital efficiency. Despite its significance, the field lacks fine-grained datasets for systematic empirical analysis. We address this gap by constructing the first large-scale benchmark dataset for Pendle, the pioneering on-chain interest rate derivatives protocol, spanning 24 months across 340 active markets with complete lifecycle observations. Our analysis reveals a structural market transition toward stablecoin-dominated "flight-to-quality" dynamics. To tackle the heavy-tailed nature of yield data, we propose Tail-MSE, an asymmetric loss function that prioritizes tail risk awareness through dynamic penalty weighting. Experiments across six state-of-the-art time series models demonstrate consistent improvements in volatility forecasting robustness, enabling the Tail-MSE Sniper strategy to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns in over half of all markets.
Authors
- Jieshun You (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3036-9602)
- Yizhi Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8321-0181)
- Huaiyu Jia
- Shuo Sun
- Jingyu Liu
Publication Details
- Journal
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Published
- 2026-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2610.34930
- Primary Topic
- Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
- Type
- preprint