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You could look for a job in quant trading outside of crypto.

Or even within crypto, there's still plenty of big reputable firms doing it.

As for track... half the interview will revolve around technical questions and knowledge of the markets - which sounds like you have. As for track - how did you trade? On chain? You could provide wallet address. On CEX? You could make screenshots or sth. But frankly Id think evidence won't be the stumbling block.

Having done it self employed will only make it more impressive.

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Totally agree. For a trading job I guess I could provide the evidence. Especially if the job is inside crypto. The point is just. Maybe it is crazy to walk away. I'm somehow more interested in learning something outside that area.

Like a job at faang, would be exciting (pretty sure very hard to get into it with my profile). The goal would be anyway to learn as much as possible.

PS: Even thought about applying to internships, for jobs that are a bit outside of my skill set. But guess that is a bit weird as well

I'm guessing since you're saying is you didn't run it as a legit business. You do know you probably owe capital gains tax if you've made money on your investments?

Having a business is a legal way to reduce your tax bill.

Sure! Thanks for the hint. I did it 100% transparent to the tax authoreties.

I can't quite tell if you need a job :) if yes, quant trading is certainly an option. If you want to do something else for any reason, I can't see how this will be very different. A SE job interview will revolve around technical questions. Startups will probably focus more on skills and less on past job titles.

And if you don't need one... sounds like you first have to figure out what you want to do :)

Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the warm word. Guess everyone needs a job, can't imagine living a life just traveling around. My brain needs to work. I'm already watching youtube lectures about theoretical physics out of boredom. To be honest robotics very excited about it, but this stuff is rare.

Agree it is just a normal application process in the end, had the feeling that my journey as a trader would be disadvantageous, but it seems to be okay according to the comments! So thanks again.

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