FX traders are sub-human morons.[1] Pick up any book about FX trading - it's all pseudo-math voodoo nonsense. They know it, too. Whereas derivatives traders at

FX traders are sub-human morons.[1] Pick up any book about FX trading - it's all pseudo-math voodoo nonsense. They know it, too. Whereas derivatives traders at IBs and hedge funds are math PhDs from Princeton, FX traders are at best college dropouts and at worst former felons. [1] former roommate was FX trader, coming from a background in bartending and ski lift operation. Last time I saw him he was renting bicycles to tourists.