Maxim Korystov — Founder of Europe's leading high frequency trading company. In this comprehensive podcast, Max, a pioneer in high-frequency trading, demystifies the intricate world of algorithmic trading and its far-reaching impact on financial markets, particularly cryptocurrencies.

In this uncut conversation he tells Enrico:
• High-frequency trading leverages algorithmic execution, operating at astonishing speeds to identify and capitalize on market opportunities unreachable by human traders.
• Various strategies like arbitrage and market making exploit price discrepancies across exchanges, showcasing how traders can turn significant profits.
• Speed and efficient data handling are essential for gaining a competitive edge in trading, especially as markets become increasingly dynamic.
• As the financial landscape evolves post-FTX collapse, the shift towards decentralized exchanges is reshaping trust and practices in crypto trading.
• Risk management strategies, including machine learning applications and setting loss limits based on historical data, are vital for successful high-frequency trading.

00:00 - The Speed Revolution: Why High-Frequency Trading Matters
01:11 - High-Frequency Trading Unleashed: Algorithms Over Manual Methods
05:09 - Strategies in Action: Exploring High-Frequency Trading Techniques
09:10 - First to Market: The Competitive Edge in Trading
12:00 - Behind the Tech: Building High-Frequency Trading Systems
13:15 - Crypto vs. Classic: A Tale of Hardware and Strategy
15:00 - The Science of Speed: Models and Machine Learning in Trading
17:00 - Making Sense of Frequencies: Data Signals and Market Predictions
22:00 - Infrastructure Insights: Legacy Markets vs. Crypto Exchanges
26:00 - Managing Risk in Crypto: Strategies for 24/7 Trading
26:38 - Smart Risk Management: Setting Limits Through Backtesting
27:40 - Learning from Crisis: FTX Experience and Quick Decision-Making
30:00 - The Trust Shift: Rise of Decentralized Exchanges Post-FTX
34:00 - Decoding Perpetual Futures: What Sets Them Apart in Crypto
39:00 - Future Traders Unite: Seizing Opportunities in High-Frequency Trading
39:55 - Blockchain Brilliance: Software Engineers in High-Frequency Trading
40:18 - Getting Started: Centralized Exchange Trading Basics
42:57 - Data-Driven Predictions: Machine Learning in Market Analysis
46:14 - Crafting Strategies: The Data-Driven Approach in High-Frequency Trading
49:17 - Chaos or Order? The Nature of Market Dynamics Explored
53:36 - Merging Futures: The Integration of US Stock and Crypto Markets
56:09 - Hidden Taxes? National Debt and Its Impact on Citizens
1:01:15 - Controlling Inflation: The Role of Monetary Emission in Crypto
1:03:12 - The Crypto Impact: What If the US Dollar Loses Its Value?
1:03:52 - Money Evolution: Innovations in Trading and the Future Ahead

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