The 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets is transforming global finance, pushing hedge funds and trading firms to break traditional workweek boundaries by staffing professionals for weekend trading shifts.
Weekend Crypto Jobs Emerge in Traditional Finance
London-based Qube Research & Technologies is recruiting a "Cryptocurrency | Quant Trader (Weekend Shift)" position—a role requiring availability for weekend work alongside a four-day workweek.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring continuous crypto trading
- Tracking strategy performance and risks
- Analyzing signals/datasets
(Alternating weekends with four weekday shifts)
Unlike traditional markets with fixed hours and weekend closures, crypto operates nonstop. There are no closing bells, holidays, or after-hours sessions—price movements can occur anytime, even on weekends.
👉 Why 24/7 Crypto Markets Demand New Workforce Strategies
Institutional Weekend Hiring Spree
Other firms expanding weekend crypto coverage:
- Virtu Financial (Singapore): Weekend traders for digital assets
- Jump Trading (Chicago): Filled a weekend trader role
- BH Digital (Brevan Howard): 50+ specialists, including 15+ PMs
- Point72 (Paris): Quant developer for crypto
CoinShares reports: Hedge funds now hold 41% of Bitcoin ETF shares, surpassing investment advisors.
Weekend Volatility Persists
Crypto weekends remain highly volatile:
- April 2024: Trump's tariff announcement triggered a 7% Bitcoin drop ($83K → $77K)
- Hacker attacks: Friday/Saturday exploits cause rapid sell-offs due to thin liquidity
"Weekends are for working. Downtime? That’s for bear markets."
— Altcoin Gordon (Crypto Trader)
FAQ: Crypto Weekend Jobs
Q: Why are hedge funds hiring weekend crypto traders?
A: To capitalize on 24/7 market movements and mitigate risks during low-liquidity periods.
Q: How do weekend shifts typically work?
A: Alternating weekends (e.g., 2 weekends/month) paired with 4 weekday shifts.
Q: Are weekend crypto roles here to stay?
A: Yes—as institutional adoption grows, expect more firms to adopt shift-based coverage.