Macrocephalopod - Managing a Mid-Frequency Crypto Prop Desk (S6E5)

Flirting with Models

In this episode I speak with the anonymous twitter user @macrocephalopod.

The arc of our conversation follows the arc of his career: beginning with slow-frequency style premia in a hedge fund to building a prop desk that trades mid-to-high frequency strategies in crypto.

A large part of the conversation can be characterized as comparing and contrasting the roles through the lenses of research, operations, and risk management. For example, in what ways is long/short equity meaningfully different than long/short crypto? Or, how important are topics like market impact, fill ratios, and borrow fails in mid- versus slow frequency strategies?

While crypto is the venue, I believe the wisdom imparted in this episode spans all markets.

Please enjoy my conversation with @macrocephalopod.