{"id":"zaheer-ebtikar","title":"Zaheer Ebtikar","content":"**Zaheer Ebtikar** is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Split Capital. He was previously a Portfolio Manager at the quantitative crypto trading firm LedgerPrime and has held roles at several traditional and crypto-native financial firms. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR) Ebtikar is also a frequent market commentator, offering analysis on market trends, asset performance, and investment strategies in the [digital asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) space. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-65bmOgYDvh93qTbS)​\n\n## Education\n\nZaheer Ebtikar attended the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management in 2016, followed by a Master of Accounting in 2017. He also holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR)\n\n## Career\n\nEbtikar began his career in traditional finance before transitioning to the [digital asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) industry. His professional path shows a progression from capital markets and banking to crypto research and institutional portfolio management. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR)​\n\n### Early Career in Traditional Finance\n\nAfter completing his master's degree, Ebtikar joined PwC in September 2017 as an Experienced Associate in Capital Markets, where he worked until May 2019. Following PwC, he participated in the Global Banking and Markets Sales & Trading Rotational Program at Scotiabank from May 2019 to August 2020. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR)​\n\n### Transition to Cryptocurrency\n\nEbtikar entered the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry full-time in September 2020 as a Researcher at the [digital asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) investment firm [BlockTower Capital](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blocktower-capital). [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR) In June 2021, he moved to LedgerPrime, a quantitative and discretionary crypto trading firm, to serve as a Portfolio Manager. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) At LedgerPrime, he managed a portfolio focused on [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), digital assets, and derivatives. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR) LedgerPrime was associated with [Alameda Research](https://iq.wiki/wiki/alameda-research) and was later wound down in 2023 following the collapse of its parent company's sister firm, [FTX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ftx), in late 2022. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-NZCYczwsqYrmfS8h)​\n\n### Split Capital\n\nIn January 2024, Ebtikar co-founded Split Capital, a crypto hedge fund specializing in liquid token investments. He serves as the firm's Chief Investment Officer (CIO), shaping its strategic direction and overseeing all investment activities. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-o3xA5uK6d0Ktsfxq) The fund was established by Ebtikar and other alumni of LedgerPrime, including co-founder Shiliang Tang, who previously ran the firm. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR)​\n\nThe firm was founded to address what the founders saw as a need for a more institutional and sophisticated approach to liquid token investing. Ebtikar commented on the firm's founding: \"We saw a void in the space in terms of fundamentally-driven liquid token investing... After seeing a lot of the practices that happened in the last cycle, we felt like there was a good opportunity to bring a more institutionalized, sophisticated approach to liquid token investing.\" [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-H4jI5LCLIc7lGLS4)​\n\nSplit Capital employs a multi-strategy playbook that includes relative value, discretionary, and quantitative strategies to capitalize on market volatility and dislocations. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) The fund focuses on liquid, higher [market capitalization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/market-capitalization) tokens and avoids illiquid, early-stage venture capital deals to maintain flexibility. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-ibmYTapYs884421W)​\n\nPublic data suggests Split Capital's portfolio has included investments in projects such as:\n\n* Initia (Omnichain rollups)\n* Thruster ([DEX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-exchange) on [Blast](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blast))\n* Katana ([Solana](https://iq.wiki/wiki/solana) Yield Protocol)\n* [Ethena](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethena)\n* [Scallop](https://iq.wiki/wiki/scallop)\n* [ZeroLend](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zerolend)\n* 3Jane (Credit-based money market)\n* Echelon Market (Move-based money market)\n* Plasma ([Stablecoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin) payments [Layer 1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-1))\n\nThe portfolio reflects the firm's focus on liquid tokens across various [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ecosystems and [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) protocols. [\\[8\\]](#cite-id-wCy92J4WuUztWCyp) [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-ibmYTapYs884421W)​\n\n## Market Commentary\n\nEbtikar is a recognized market analyst frequently quoted in financial media. His commentary covers a wide range of topics, from macroeconomic impacts on crypto to protocol-specific critiques.\n\n### On Market Cycles and Risk Management\n\nEbtikar advocates for a measured and strategic approach, particularly during periods of high volatility. Following a significant market crash in early 2026, he noted his firm's cautious stance, stating, \"We’re really cautious right now in this environment... our book is close to flat. We feel like it’s correct to be on the side lines.\" [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-4ml7N1fLEaJXNppL) He has described a \"straightforward playbook\" for post-crash recovery, which involves an initial recovery in blue-chip assets like [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) and [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), followed by a rise in large-cap altcoins, and finally a resurgence in high-beta, smaller [altcoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/altcoin) and meme coins. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-65bmOgYDvh93qTbS)​\n\nHe has also commented on market sentiment, observing in early 2024 that while [Bitcoin's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) price was near local highs, the [altcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/altcoin) market had entered a bear market in December 2023. He characterized the environment as a \"trader's market\" requiring nimbleness. [\\[10\\]](#cite-id-k2SlfGVl8BbohaQI) In June 2024, he noted that a deleveraging event was necessary for the market uptrend to continue, pointing to slowing ETF inflows and an over-leveraged altcoin market as causes for concern. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dimQ6Tm7Ef3XKGbR)​\n\n### On Bitcoin and ETFs\n\nEbtikar has consistently identified the launch of spot [Bitcoin ETFs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin-etfs) in the United States as a fundamental shift in market structure. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-o3xA5uK6d0Ktsfxq) In late 2024, he stated that the ETFs were creating a \"supply shock that isn’t fully appreciated yet\" due to \"consistent, programmatic buying.\" [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) He later described the phenomenon as a \"one-way firehose of demand for [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin)\" that had attracted a new, persistent stream of institutional capital, which he distinguished from previous retail-driven rallies. [\\[11\\]](#cite-id-qmw4W8JswrRJvPXY) [\\[12\\]](#cite-id-8l0O9SLBb6BQQKHd)​\n\n### On Ethereum and Altcoins\n\nEbtikar has been a vocal critic of the [Ethereum Foundation](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum-foundation-ef), arguing that \"bad decisions\" regarding its roadmap and [tokenomics](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tokenomics) \"destroyed ETH's monetary premium.\" [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng) He has attributed [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)'s price underperformance against competitors like [Solana](https://iq.wiki/wiki/solana) to a poor user experience, high transaction fees, and a lack of a clear commercial strategy. He commented, \"It’s hard to get excited about the fundamental story of Ethereum when you see a competitor like Solana completely eating their lunch in terms of user activity and retaining developer mindshare.\" [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-H4jI5LCLIc7lGLS4)​\n\nHe has praised [Solana](https://iq.wiki/wiki/solana) as \"the people's chain\" for its low fees and strong development activity. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-NZCYczwsqYrmfS8h) He also noted that in downturns, his strategy can include allocating capital to \"high-beta altcoins with low floats and strong narratives\" that have been oversold. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-lqdkMTecB9skidng)​\n\n### On the Future of Crypto\n\nIn a discussion on The Block's podcast in February 2026, Ebtikar pushed back on narratives that \"crypto is dead,\" arguing the industry was instead in a phase of refinement and consolidation. He predicted that a few dominant Layer 1 blockchains and their applications would capture most of the market. He also highlighted the [tokenization](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tokenization) of [Real-World Assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) (RWA) as a critical growth area for the next cycle, stating, \"We're moving from speculative vaporware to assets with tangible cash flow and real-world utility. RWA is not just a buzzword; it's the bridge to trillions in traditional finance.\" [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-ibmYTapYs884421W)​\n\n## Interviews\n\n### Consistent Outperformance and Market Regimes #01\n\nOn May 3, 2024, Zaheer Ebtikar, founder of Split Capital, appeared on the YouTube channel Taiki Maeda in Episode 18 of the Crypto Market Wizards series. The discussion addressed conditions in liquid [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) markets, fund strategy, token launches, and the relationship between finance and religious principles.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tHHIo5zYo1U)\n\nEbtikar stated that, in early 2024, [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) markets were shifting from a predominantly buy-and-hold environment to a structure characterized by higher volatility and shorter trading horizons. He indicated that market participants were facing increased token supply, reduced impact from major catalysts, and constrained capital inflows into alternative [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets). In this context, he described a greater reliance on active positioning and liquidity management.\n\nIn reference to reactions surrounding recent token launches, including the [EigenLayer](https://iq.wiki/wiki/eigenlayer) [airdrop](https://iq.wiki/wiki/airdrop), Ebtikar attributed negative sentiment primarily to losses incurred by market participants during the collapse of [FTX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ftx) and the broader market contraction that followed. He linked these reactions to behavioral responses commonly observed during drawdowns, including loss aversion and heightened sensitivity to perceived distribution imbalances.\n\nEbtikar outlined that Split Capital focuses on liquid markets and employs a range of strategies, including spot exposure, derivatives, relative value trades, and short positions. He described the firm’s allocation process as contingent on prevailing market conditions rather than adherence to a fixed directional bias. Risk controls discussed during the interview included diversification across exchanges and custody solutions, as well as limiting exposure to single counterparties.\n\nWhen discussing retail market participation, Ebtikar stated that individuals without informational or structural advantages may face difficulty outperforming through short-term speculation in high fully diluted valuation tokens or meme assets. He referenced index-style exposure to major digital assets as an alternative approach. He also emphasized capital rotation and the realization of gains as components of portfolio management, stating that maintaining liquidity enables participation in subsequent market dislocations.\n\nThe interview included commentary on Islamic finance principles and decentralized finance. Ebtikar explained that his decision-making framework is informed by Islamic teachings, particularly regarding the avoidance of interest-based income. He noted that certain decentralized finance mechanisms may be structured in ways that align with halal considerations, depending on their design and risk assumptions. He also referenced the role of religious practice in shaping his perspective on risk and professional conduct.\n\nThroughout the discussion, Ebtikar addressed the psychological dimension of trading, including the effects of drawdowns, overconfidence, and market crowding. He described resilience and emotional regulation as relevant factors in sustaining participation in volatile markets. [\\[14\\]](#cite-id-hF1neu8LHEMwXyJU) \n\n### Liquid Investing in Crypto #02\n\nOn May 13, 2024, The Scoop, a podcast produced by [The Block](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-block), released an episode titled “Crypto's biggest opportunity is liquid investing.” The discussion featured [Frank Chaparro](https://iq.wiki/wiki/frank-chaparro) and Zaheer Ebtikar, founder of Split Capital.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8WvAOK4_16k)\n\nDuring the interview, Ebtikar outlined his assessment of the current allocation landscape in [digital asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) markets. He stated that capital inflows into crypto venture funds expanded substantially in recent cycles, which, in his view, led to increased competition for deals and lower expected returns. He attributed part of the growth of venture structures in crypto to regulatory scrutiny following the 2017 initial coin offering period, which contributed to projects remaining private for longer periods before token distribution.\n\nEbtikar described token-based venture investing as structurally distinct from traditional venture capital. He noted that vesting schedules and token liquidity timelines often shorten the duration of exposure compared to conventional private equity investments. By contrast, liquid investment strategies require continuous mark-to-market accounting, making performance fluctuations immediately visible. He characterized this structure as more transparent but also subject to higher observed volatility.\n\nHe further stated that the number of institutional-scale liquid fund managers in crypto remains limited relative to the number of venture funds. According to his remarks, this distribution may affect price formation and secondary market dynamics, particularly during periods of reduced liquidity. He also observed that losses experienced by some allocators during the 2022 market downturn contributed to more cautious capital deployment into liquid hedge fund strategies.\n\nIn discussing exchange-traded funds, Ebtikar indicated that spot crypto ETFs provide a benchmark for passive exposure. He suggested that this benchmark may influence how investors evaluate active managers across both venture and liquid strategies. In his view, active management must demonstrate returns beyond passive instruments to justify allocations.\n\nEbtikar characterized [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) as a volatile and evolving market segment. He stated that performance in liquid strategies depends on risk management, timing, and the ability to respond to rapid market adjustments rather than solely on long-term thematic positioning. He also noted that broader institutional participation could alter market structure over time, potentially affecting volatility and capital flows.\n\nThe interview presents Ebtikar’s perspective that liquid strategies represent a distinct area within crypto capital markets, shaped by transparency requirements, volatility, and allocation shifts between private and public market exposure. 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