Tim Melnyk, CMT, CQF

Tim Melnyk, CMT, CQF

Proprietary Investor

Modern markets reward investors who can combine behavioral edge with quantitative discipline. I focus on systematic, evidence-based investment research that integrates technical analysis with risk and position sizing frameworks. As a CMT and CFTe charterholder and CQF candidate, I use technical analysis to identify timing and market structure (“the when”) and quantitative methods to define exposure and risk (“the how much”). My background is entrepreneurial and risk-focused. I transitioned into investment management as a co-founder of Cryptocurrency Capital, a digital asset hedge fund. During the 2017-2018 cycle, I led investor communications and oversaw operational/risk execution, navigating highly volatile liquidity conditions. Since 2019, I have managed proprietary capital at Straightline Corp (independent investment research / proprietary investing) using a quantamental framework. I migrate discretionary technical strategies into systematic models – using volatility regimes to filt