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Weekend crypto volatility increases demand for traders: ‘It wakes me up at night’

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Trading firms are looking for weekend warriors to cash in on the 24/7 crypto market
Trading firms are looking for weekend warriors to cash in on the 24/7 crypto market Photo: Getty Images

Crypto trading firms are hiring top talent to cash in on price movements on Saturdays and Sundays.

The crypto market, which remains open 24/7, lost almost $150bn over the weekend, after the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities. The crash was led by ether, the world’s second-largest cryptoasset by market cap, as it lost almost 15% of its value.

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