Description
Akuna Capital is a dynamic proprietary trading firm, founded by Andrew Killion and Mitchell Skinner in 2011, with a strong foothold in the derivatives market-making and sophisticated modeling space. Operating globally, with headquarters in Chicago and additional offices in Shanghai, Cambridge, and soon Sydney, Akuna emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technology, data-driven decision-making, and automation in its operations. The firm has carved a niche for itself as a leading options market-maker, distinguished by its capacity to provide liquidity through competitive quoting and its use of proprietary low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Specializing in the intersection of cryptocurrencies and derivatives markets, Akuna leverages its expertise in derivatives to manage risk, provide liquidity, and execute profitable trades in the crypto markets. This involvement positions Akuna uniquely within the web3 and blockchain ecosystem, contributing to market efficiency and liquidity through advanced quantitative research, trading, and technology. Notably, Akuna operates independently, trading with the company's capital, and has cultivated a growi...
Akuna Capital is a dynamic proprietary trading firm, founded by Andrew Killion and Mitchell Skinner in 2011, with a strong foothold in the derivatives market-making and sophisticated modeling space. Operating globally, with headquarters in Chicago and additional offices in Shanghai, Cambridge, and soon Sydney, Akuna emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technology, data-driven decision-making, and automation in its operations. The firm has carved a niche for itself as a leading options market-maker, distinguished by its capacity to provide liquidity through competitive quoting and its use of proprietary low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. Specializing in the intersection of cryptocurrencies and derivatives markets, Akuna leverages its expertise in derivatives to manage risk, provide liquidity, and execute profitable trades in the crypto markets. This involvement positions Akuna uniquely within the web3 and blockchain ecosystem, contributing to market efficiency and liquidity through advanced quantitative research, trading, and technology. Notably, Akuna operates independently, trading with the company's capital, and has cultivated a growi...
