Key Takeaways:
Hedge funds like Qube, Virtu, and Jump Trading are hiring for weekend crypto trading roles.
Crypto’s 24/7 trading cycle is pushing traditional finance to adapt staffing models.
Hedge funds now hold 41% of all Bitcoin ETF shares, surpassing investment advisers.
Traditional Finance Adapts to Crypto’s Always-On Market
As the cryptocurrency market continues to operate 24/7 without pause, major hedge funds and quantitative trading firms are quietly building weekend trading teams to stay competitive. Firms such as Qube Research & Technologies, Virtu Financial, and Jump Trading are recruiting traders specifically to cover weekend shifts, breaking from traditional finance’s weekday-only structure.
Qube Seeks Weekend Quant Traders in London
Qube Research & Technologies is hiring a “Crypto | Quant Trader (Weekend Shift)” for its London office. The role combines a four-day workweek with alternate weekend shifts and includes responsibilities such as real-time trading, strategy monitoring, and signal implementation — all tailored for nonstop digital asset markets.
Virtu and Jump Expand Weekend Crypto Coverage
Other high-frequency firms are following suit. Virtu Financial is hiring a weekend crypto trader in Singapore, while Jump Trading previously sought a similar position in Chicago, although the listing has since been removed, likely filled.
These hiring moves reflect a broader shift as traditional finance (TradFi) seeks to align with crypto’s non-stop nature. Unlike stocks or bonds, crypto markets never close, allowing for volatile moves on Saturdays and Sundays — especially during geopolitical developments, hacks, or liquidity shocks.
Hedge Funds Deepen Crypto Infrastructure
Leading hedge funds are expanding their digital asset teams:
BH Digital, the crypto division of Brevan Howard, now includes over 15 portfolio managers, 10+ traders/data scientists, and 20+ engineers.
Point72’s Cubist division is actively hiring a crypto quantitative developer in Paris.
This expansion comes amid growing institutional exposure to crypto. A March report by CoinShares found that hedge funds now represent 41% of 13F Bitcoin ETF holdings, overtaking investment advisers for the first time.
Volatility Persists During Weekends
Weekend crypto volatility remains a concern for traders. In April, markets dropped sharply after a Friday tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Bitcoin fell 7% over the weekend, from $83,000 to $77,000.
Security incidents timed for weekends — when liquidity is thinner and staffing reduced — can trigger sharp price moves. For this reason, firms are increasingly staffing weekends to mitigate risk and seize opportunities.
“Weekends Are Workdays” for Crypto Traders
While TradFi is just catching up, crypto-native traders have long embraced weekend work. As altcoin trader Altcoin Gordon wrote on X:
“Weekends are for working. Free time? No such thing... Save your free time for the bear. For now, we grind.”
