Virtu Financial is hiring a weekend cryptocurrency trader, indicating that one of Wall Street’s most significant market participants is focusing more on the digital assets market. Virtu Financial, one of the most significant market makers in traditional finance, entered the crypto market later and has increased its employment efforts in the area this year. It is clear how important cryptocurrencies are to Virtu – which conducts business in 200 locations across dozens of countries – by the urge to hire a bitcoin trader for the weekend. The firm is known for trading bitcoin exchange-traded products, and it has made an effort to establish itself as a distributor for cryptocurrency brokers. Trading System and Strategies for Virtu Financial The proposed hire also highlights the distinct features of cryptocurrency, which trades around the clock. According to the job posting, Virtu is looking for a “reliable, trustworthy, highly motivated, and self-disciplined individual.” ”Our Crypto Traders are risk managers who help keep our trading system and strategies running smoothly, providing critical operational support and maintaining our high‐performance algorithmic trading strategies.” Virtu is apparently collaborating with rival Citadel Securities in a new environment for institutional crypto trading. The company might help brokers like Charles Schwab and Fidelity offer cryptocurrency services to their clients.The post Wall Street’s Vir...
