SENIOR CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING ANALYST
Position Overview
The Senior Cryptocurrency Trading Analyst is a senior leadership role responsible for directional trading across global cryptocurrency markets, executing institutional-grade technical analysis, and mentoring cryptocurrency trading analysts. This role demands proven expertise in multi-timeframe technical analysis, on-chain and macro cryptocurrency fundamentals, and real-time execution discipline across volatile 24/7 markets. The Head of Cryptocurrency Trading will manage intraday, short-term swing, and long-term swing trading strategies across major cryptocurrencies, altcoins, and emerging tokens while strictly adhering to the desk's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Core Responsibilities
1. Directional Trading & Strategic Execution
- Execute directional trades across major cryptocurrencies and altcoins, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and emerging high-conviction tokens
- Trade across multiple venues: centralised exchanges (Binance, Kraken, Coinbase), decentralised exchanges (Hyperliquid, Paradex, dYdX), and leveraged trading platforms
- Manage three distinct trading strategies:
- Intraday Trading: Generate 2–3 daily trades targeting 2–5% return per trade, with entry/exit confirmation on 1-hour and 4-hour structures
- Short-Term Swing Trading: Identify 2–3 weekly swing positions (2–3 day holds) targeting 5–15% returns
- Long-Term Swing Trading: Plan 1–2 week directional positions targeting 15–50%+ returns based on daily/weekly structure and macro catalysts
2. Advanced Technical Analysis & Market Structure Interpretation
Demonstrate expert-level mastery of:
- Market structure identification (higher highs/lower lows), liquidity mapping, fair value gaps (FVGs), order blocks, breaker blocks, and liquidation level analysis, critical for leveraged crypto markets where liquidation cascades create predictable reversals
- Time-Price-Opportunity (TPO) Analysis: Identify value areas (VAH/VAL), point of control (POC), and time-price intersections critical for crypto turning points; understand how order book imbalances create volume-weighted support/resistance
- Multi-Timeframe Validation: Establish weekly macro anchors, daily trend direction, 4-hour swing points, and 1-hour entry zones before the session opens; understand how crypto volatility amplifies multi-timeframe confluences
- Moving Average Ribbons: SMA 20, 50, 100, 200 adapted to crypto volatility profiles (faster-moving crypto markets may require tighter ribbon interpretation)
- Candlestick Patterns & Price Action: Engulfing candles, pins, inside bars, harami patterns at confluence zones; recognise crypto-specific patterns (wicks to liquidation levels, coordinated whale accumulation/distribution)
- Volume & Order Flow Analysis: Identify volume concentration on directional candles vs. accumulation/distribution; track large market orders and exchange inflows/outflows; understand how bid-ask spread behaviour differs across centralised vs. decentralised venues
- Fibonacci Analysis: Retracements (0.382, 0.50, 0.618) for range-bound markets; extensions (1.27, 1.618, 2.0) for breakout projections, particularly relevant in crypto's strong trending movements
3. Fundamental Analysis & Cryptocurrency-Specific Drivers
Conduct daily fundamental alignment validation, ensuring all trade theses are grounded in both macro and crypto-specific drivers:
- Macro Drivers
- On-Chain Metric
- Regulatory Environment
- Adoption & Network Growth
- Technical Setup Confluence with Fundamentals
- Market Sentiment & Funding Rates
4. Trade Plan Development & Execution Protocol
- Generate executable trade plans meeting exact specifications:
- Specific entry zones grounded in technical structure (resistance break, support bounce, consolidation breakout)
- Defined stop-loss levels aligned with recent swings, key support, or liquidation levels
- Primary and secondary profit targets aligned with next swing levels, 1.618 Fibonacci extensions, or key resistance
- Minimum 2–3 confluence factors per trade (e.g., daily support + MA ribbon + TPO POC + on-chain accumulation signal)
- Risk/reward ratio minimum 1:1.5
- Confidence level (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW) and quality tier (A/B/C)
- Special notation for leverage trades: maximum leverage ratio, liquidation level, and risk scenario
- Present trade plans in standard template format (200 words maximum)
- Execute entries only when price enters the specified zone; use 5-min/15-min confirmation for momentum alignment into the zone
- Maintain hard stop losses; never move stops against position; exit at TP without override
5. Risk Management & Position Oversight
- Size positions according to risk tolerance and daily/position limits, with special attention to leverage ratio and margin utilisation
- Monitor open positions continuously (crypto markets never sleep; 24/7 monitoring required):
- Watch for liquidation cascades, flash crashes, and orderbook imbalances
- Track exchange-specific events (maintenance, liquidity events, token listings)
- Manage leverage responsibly
6. Continuous Opportunity Scouting & Watchlist Management
- Maintain an active asset watchlist (30–40+ cryptocurrencies and tokens) organised by tier:
- Tier 1: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH)—highest liquidity, lowest slippage
- Tier 2: Established altcoins—SOL, HYPE, XRP, ZEC, liquid and tradeable
- Tier 3: Emerging narratives—layer-2 tokens, DeFi protocols, AI-themed tokens based on macro narrative shifts
- Conduct minimum three watchlist scans per 24-hour cycle (given 24/7 markets, scans can occur at optimal times rather than fixed intervals):
- Monitor new level formation, momentum shifts, and technical breakouts
- Track on-chain metric changes (accumulation/distribution shifts, whale activity, insider unlock schedules)
- Monitor regulatory news, exchange listings, major partnership announcements, and ecosystem developments
- Assess macro shifts: Fed speaker commentary, equity market direction, tech stock correlation, Bitcoin dominance changes
- Identify narrative shifts affecting altcoin rotation (Layer 2 hype, DeFi cycles, meme token cycles, institutional adoption phases)
- Identify high-probability setups before macro events (FOMC meetings, major exchange listings, unlock dates) and present new opportunities in a standard format with manager approval before execution
- Expected output: 2–3 approved intraday trades daily + 3–5 swing opportunities weekly across the cryptocurrency watchlist
Required Qualifications
Experience (Mandatory)
- Minimum 7–10+ years in cryptocurrency trading, digital asset trading, or institutional crypto trading roles
- Proven directional trading track record across major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum) and altcoins
- Demonstrated expertise in cryptocurrency fundamentals, on-chain analysis, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic drivers affecting crypto markets
- Experience trading intraday, short-term swing, and long-term swing positions on crypto spot and leveraged trading platforms
- Institutional trading desk background (crypto hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, crypto trading house, or traditional financial institution with crypto desk) strongly preferred
Technical Expertise
Trading Platform Proficiency:
- Leverage trading platforms: Bybit, Binance, or crypto-native platforms
- Decentralised venue trading: Hyperliquid, Paradex, dYdX interface navigation and execution
Fundamental & Macro Analysis
Deep understanding of:
- Macroeconomic Drivers of Crypto
- Bitcoin-Specific Fundamentals: Adoption cycles, institutional inflows, mining economics, realised price vs. current price (MVRV), SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio), long-term holder vs. short-term trader behaviour, halving cycles and their implications.
- Ethereum-Specific Fundamental
- Altcoin Fundamentals
- On-Chain Analysis Tools & Interpretation: Glassnode, Santiment, or equivalent platforms;
- Ecosystem & Narrative Trends: Layer 2 scaling narrative, DeFi cycles, AI-crypto integration narrative, institutional adoption phases, and their timing and market implications
Analytical & Communication Skills
- Exceptional Technical Writing and Verbal Clarity: Ability to explain complex cryptocurrency trade theses in 1–2 sentences; distil on-chain metrics into actionable insights
- Institutional-Level Presentation Standards: Precise specifications, zero ambiguity, standard template adherence
- Quantitative Analysis Skills: Percentage return calculations, win rate analysis, risk/reward assessment, crypto-specific performance metrics (Sharpe ratio, max drawdown)
- Real-Time Decision-Making: Rapid assessment of price action, on-chain signals, regulatory news, and trade viability under pressure in volatile markets
- Narrative & Sentiment Analysis: Ability to understand and anticipate market narratives (DeFi boom, Layer 2 adoption, AI boom, meme culture) and their timing
Educational Background
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (minimum)
- Advanced certifications valued: CFA (particularly Level II+), FRM, or blockchain/cryptocurrency-specific certifications
- Continuous learning track record in advanced cryptocurrency fundamentals, on-chain analysis, blockchain technology, or emerging trading methodologies
Personal Attributes
- Analytical Mindset:
- Proactive Engagement
- Technology Proficiency
- Crypto Market Awareness
Compensation & Benefits Structure
Base Compensation
- Salary Range: $1,500–$4,000+ (based on experience, track record, and location)
- Performance bonuses tied to end-of-year P&L targets
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to: MD
