FTMO's longtime CRO departs for crypto-native venture

April 19, 2026 · By Daniel Okafor

FTMO's Chief Risk Officer has stepped down after seven years to launch a crypto-native proprietary trading venture.

FTMO's long-serving Chief Risk Officer has departed the firm after seven years, according to internal communications seen by CobraSight.

He is understood to be launching a crypto-native proprietary trading venture targeting professional traders, with initial backing from two regional family offices.

FTMO has confirmed an interim CRO appointment from within the existing risk team.

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