James Aitchison is the Founder and CIO of Caerus Global Management, a Hong Kong–based digital asset hedge fund focused on crypto and DeFi markets. He brings over 25 years of experience in traditional finance, spanning equity and equity derivatives investment banking in Europe and Asia, alongside asset management in digital assets. At Caerus, James leads portfolio strategy, risk management, and firm development, with a focus on scalable, systematic approaches to generating alpha in on-chain markets. The firm specialises in multi-strategy and market-neutral trading, emphasising capital preservation and disciplined risk management. Since inception in 2019, Caerus has delivered over +1106% absolute return, +204% annualised. James applies institutional portfolio construction principles to digital assets, combining traditional finance discipline with a deep understanding of DeFi market structure. His work centres on identifying repeatable sources of yield, structuring resilient strategies across market cycles, and managing liquidity, leverage, and counterparty risk in decentralised environments. Based in Hong Kong, James is an active participant in the region’s digital asset ecosystem. He regularly speaks and moderates at industry events and is quoted in global media, focusing on trading strategy, market structure, and the continued institutionalisation of crypto.
