DeFi–Payments Sector Momentum Spread Across Hyperliquid and Bybit

Hypothesis

Derived by the Research Lead from Quantpedia's [Sector Momentum Rotational System](https://quantpedia.com/strategies/sector-momentum-rotational-system/): test persistent relative performance between two fixed crypto baskets, buying the stronger sector and shorting the weaker. This is a crypto operationalization, not a reproduction of the source's equity results. DeFi comprises AAVE and UNI on Hyperliquid; payments comprises XRP and ADA on Bybit. Use synchronized 4-HOUR bars, a baseline 28-day formation period excluding the latest day, and seven-day holding periods. Execute market orders at the signal bar's close. All four instruments are traded; no funding income is assumed.