Sam Gaer
CIO of Directional Strategies at Monarq Asset Management and seasoned trader/exchange technologist; former market maker and exchange executive who builds quantitative and institutional crypto strategies.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 10min
Beating Bitcoin at Scale with Directional Crypto Strategies | Sam Gaer of Monarq Asset Management
Sam Gaer, CIO of Directional Strategies at Monarq Asset Management, dives into the world of quantitative crypto trading. With a rich background as a market maker and exchange technologist, he discusses how his innovative strategies have consistently outperformed Bitcoin. Gaer emphasizes the growing institutional interest in crypto, the importance of risk management, and the evolution of trading technologies. He also shares insights on the cultural differences between crypto and traditional finance, as well as the potential for capitalizing on market volatility.
Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 10min
Beating Bitcoin at Scale with Directional Crypto Strategies | Sam Gaer of Monarq Asset Management
Sam Gaer, CIO of Directional Strategies at Monarq Asset Management and a pioneer in electronic trading systems, shares his insights on outperforming Bitcoin using quantitative strategies. He discusses the implications of recent market volatility and institutional demand for crypto hedge funds. Sam recounts his transition from traditional finance to crypto, emphasizing the importance of relationships in the evolving landscape. He highlights crypto's potential for scalability and offers a comparative analysis of investment strategies between traditional finance and crypto.
