Karatage Shane O’Callaghan Appointment: IMC Veteran Joins Crypto Hedge Fund
London-based Karatage appoints IMC veteran Shane O’Callaghan as senior partner to lead institutional strategy in the digital asset market.
Stepping away from the safety of elite institutional roles to build something aggressive. London-based proprietary hedge fund Karatage has appointed IMC Trading veteran Shane O’Callaghan as senior partner and head of institutional strategy.
Karatage Shane O’Callaghan Appointment Signals Institutional Expansion
O’Callaghan joins the firm after serving as Global Head of Institutional Partnerships at the Dutch market maker IMC. His extensive track record includes leadership roles at Portofino Technologies and the former crypto lender BlockFi. Karatage CEO Marius Barnett noted that Shane's move represents a rare opportunity to execute at a higher level and raise the standard for digital asset management.
Thematic Investing in the Blockchain Economy
Founded in 2017, Karatage has remained active through multiple market cycles. The fund typically combines liquid token investments with long-term bets on blockchain infrastructure. According to O’Callaghan, the firm's blend of proprietary capital and technical depth is exactly what the institutional market requires in 2026 to navigate the evolving financial landscape.
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