Akshay Kothari

Experience

1. Market Analyst

   Futures First

   Jun 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Joined OSTC in June 2022 as a multi–asset class trader, gaining exposure to Softs (Cocoa, Sugar), Metals (Gold, Silver), Fixed Income (Euribor, SONIA), and Energy markets. Secured 1st position in my batch during the first year, excelling in both structured training and live market performance through disciplined risk management, rapid strategy iteration, and strong analytical skills.Responsibilities included developing and executing proprietary trading strategies, managing intraday and positional risk, and analyzing global macroeconomic trends to identify profitable opportunities—leveraging technical, fundamental, and quantitative research to spot and capitalize on high-probability market opportunities.Progressively transitioned to specialize in the energy complex, focusing on Brent, WTI crude oil (CL), Gasoil, Heating oil, Natural Gas, RBOB Gasoline, and Small crudes. Built deep expertise in calendar spreads, inter-commodity spreads, and relative value trades, while utilizing correlation-based indicators, seasonal pattern models, and volatility analytics to enhance trade selection, timing, and execution precision.In June 2024, OSTC was acquired by Futures First, where I continue in the same role, refining strategies, enhancing trade execution speed, and strengthening market edge through advanced data-driven analysis.

Education

• Utkal University

  Bachelor of Commerce

  2020