Crypto Spot Trader
- 180K-225K
- ID: 4521
- Posted: 18.02.26
Job Title: Spot / Discretionary / Prop Trader (Crypto-Focused) Location: Zurich , London, New York Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
We are hiring a Directional Crypto Trader to run discretionary spot and directional books across digital asset markets.
This is a senior, revenue-generating seat for a proven trader with strong solo contribution, disciplined risk management, and a verifiable track record of meaningful annual PnL.
What You’ll Do
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Run a discretionary directional crypto book
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Identify and execute high-conviction spot opportunities
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Trade short- to medium-term market trends across BTC, ETH, and liquid altcoins
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Manage risk, sizing, and drawdowns independently
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Contribute to trading discussions and overall desk performance
Ideal Profile
Experience
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3–10 years preferred
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Buy-side, prop trading firm, or trading own capital
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Demonstrable PnL track record (>$3m annual preferred)
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Clear solo contribution
Asset Focus
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Strong preference: Crypto
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Also relevant: FX, Equities, Commodities
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Less relevant: Credit / Fixed Income
Style
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Discretionary, directional
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Strong tape reading and market intuition
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Institutional-level risk awareness
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Not systematic or delta-neutral
What Stands Out
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Strong, provable performance
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Crypto-native understanding
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Self-driven with clear ownership mentality
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P/A trading experience
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Algorithmic literacy a plus
