Bybit taps proprietary trading veteran Sean Ballard to lead derivatives push

3rd September, 2026

Narayani Srinivasan

The appointment comes as the Dubai-based exchange broadens beyond crypto derivatives into 24/7 trading of traditional assets, with plans for options on stock perpetuals as it builds out its institutional trading business.

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Bank of America
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Morgan Stanley
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SocGen
Susquehanna
MUFG Investor Services
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