Nicholas Levenstein & Company 2025 Crypto Derivatives

“How to not lose money in crypto, by the people who didn’t.”

Hosted by Nicholas Levenstein, Fabian Pascoal and Robertus Hardy

11th - 12th May, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt, Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia

Crypto Derivatives: Great Market, Great History, Great Opportunities.

The 2025 Crypto derivative conference is an annual gathering designed to bring together investors, professionals and quality people who are ready to engage.

Day one of our event is all about our top priority: sharing our expertise in the crypto derivative market and learning from our guests.

While derivative contracts may evoke thoughts of volatility and chaos for some, we’ve experienced the opposite: price stability, consistent income, and predictable outcomes.

I stumbled into trading these contracts about seven years ago and launched an official hedge fund five years ago. It has been incredibly rewarding—and, frankly, easier than many other ventures I could pursue, whether in general or on Wall Street.

We look forward to welcoming both old clients and new, sharing insights, and continuing to learn in what we’ve come to call our sweet spot.

Who should attend?

This conference is suitable for these attractive targets:

  • Crytpo Derivative Traders, Market Makers and Investors - Kick around ideas with people in our esoteric but lucrative specialty.

  • Professionals offering counsel and seeking to learn.

  • The Generally Curious

  • Our clients! - You are welcome to attend on the house.

Speakers and Moderators

Fabian Buddy Pascoal

Fabian Buddy Pascoal is a partner and one of the founding members of Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners (now Dentons HPRP). He joined the firm's predecessor in 1992 and became a partner in 1999. Fabian holds all three legal professional licenses recognized in Indonesia: Advocate, Capital Market Legal Counsel, and Intellectual Property Consultant.

As a leading figure at Dentons HPRP, Fabian has played a pivotal role in a wide range of significant transactions involving both domestic and international business. His work spans various areas, including foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), carbon, energy, mining, and plantations. He has also served as an Indonesian law expert witness in several foreign courts and arbitration hearings.

Fabian’s bio clearly reflects his status as one of the most accomplished and reputable lawyers in Indonesia. What I particularly admire about him, and his partners as well, is their deep involvement in the nitty-gritty aspects of client work. Dentons helped me with my first buyout and also negotiated my first 10-figure credit line. But beyond that, they were always willing to dive into the details—often the less glamorous aspects—with no complaints, making the entire process smooth and efficient. Fabian is no different; even when dealing with something seemingly minor, such as villa property records or other tasks beneath his station, he ensures everything is done to the highest standard.

Nicholas Levenstein

I’m pleased to host and moderate a conference focused on two of the most exciting and interesting aspects of my professional journey. Day 1 will be dedicated to crypto and derivative trading. Seven years ago, I started trading for myself, and five years ago, I began trading for clients. Since then, we’ve quintupled our investors’ money. Our CMFDH II fund has achieved a compounded annual return of 91%, despite our worst quarter posting an 8% loss. One of the unfortunate aspects of being a hedge fund manager is that only a handful of clients ever reach out directly. This conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with our investors and others interested in our niche expertise.

On Day 2, we’ll turn our attention to opportunities in our new home, Indonesia. The economic indicators here are promising, but we want to hear directly from companies operating in this dynamic market. We’ll also feature professionals and investors to discuss challenges, property rights, and cultural considerations specific to Indonesia. My goal is to bring together private equity professionals who can collaborate effectively, as well as showcase promising portfolio companies in a substantial way. Walking away from an interesting study is valuable, but walking away with your own case study or deal would be even better.

Our hope is that attendees will make meaningful connections. For those staying on for Day 3, it will be a day for networking, sports, and a bit of friendly competition. Activities will include a morning surf group, the Maximilian Golf Cup during the day, and the Maximilian Squash Cup for the “Type A” personalities who thrive on competition.

I hold a BA from Yale University and an MBA from UCLA. I’m passionate about derivative trading and deal-making, and I can’t wait to share this experience with all of you!

Robertus Hardy

Robertus brings a wealth of financial expertise and a forward-thinking perspective to his role as host of this conference. With an impressive background that began as a Treasury Officer at PT Bank Mega, Tbk, Robertus quickly rose to prominence in the capital market industry. His experience includes serving as an Investment Strategist and Head of Research at leading firms such as Mirae Asset Sekuritas and Henan Sekuritas.

Armed with a Master’s Degree in Financial Management from Atma Jaya University, Jakarta, Robertus blends academic excellence with a deep understanding of the financial world. His progressive vision and strategic insights have been pivotal in driving innovation and growth at Mobee Digital Asset Exchange.

When I, Nicholas Levenstein, have had the pleasure of speaking to Robertus, it’s always interesting to find out how crypto intersects with humanity in Indonesia. My company uses it to move money to and from IDR instantly and cheaply - his firm Mobee enables our daily business. But then he got very busy before election day? Why was that? Let’s ask him about his wealth of experience.

NLDR is seeking established talents in media and the financial markets to speak or moderate our event. Please contact us below and we will reach out to you shortly


Ditch the Hype: A Practical Crypto Conference

Ditch the Hype: A Practical Crypto Conference

Welcome to a conference where it’s okay to skip the hype.

This is for people who want to earn from crypto. No fluff, no endless protocol slide decks—just real traders, real records, and real revenue.

We’ve traded it all—options, futures, liquidity pools, Web3 tokens. Some worked. Some didn’t. But we’re sharing the truth: what earns, what burns, and how to automate and scale it all.

We focus on market-neutral strategies, but also give the mic to those making money from meme coins and high-volatility bets—if the records are real and trades are verified.

This isn’t a pitch fest. Everything is open source. We hope you’ll hire us, but you don’t have to.

We’ll also teach you how to get leads and customers using LinkedIn automation, Clay, and other AI tools.

  • ✅ Real strategies used to make real money
  • ✅ Automation tools and templates
  • ✅ Case studies from hedge funds and independents
  • ✅ AI marketing tactics that actually work

Day 1: Proven Strategies from Our Fund

We’ve quintupled our investors’ money over 5.5 years, with a 70%+ annualized return. Day 1 is about sharing exactly how we did it—what works in crypto derivatives and market-neutral strategies. Expect transparency, verification, and actionable detail.

Day 2: Emerging Manager Showcase

We don’t have all the good ideas. Day 2 is a stage for local and regional managers to present their trading or investing edge. All presenters will be vetted with either our own audits or public track records. Come discover the next generation of fund talent.

Table of Contents

  • Speakers and Moderators
  • Agenda
  • Welcoming Cocktail Reception – May 11th
  • Conference – May 12–13
  • Post-Conference Sports & Networking – May 14th
  • Purchase Tickets

Agenda

May 11, 6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception

Welcome and mingle before diving into two packed days of ideas and innovation.

May 12 – Day 1: NLDR Strategies

  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast Networking
  • 9:00 AM – Crypto Derivative Trading Forum (Nick Levenstein & Erik Maulidan)
  • 10:30 AM – Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM – All Things Crypto (Open Q&A)
  • 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
  • 2:00 PM – AI Outreach & Business Tools (David Breviglieri)
  • 3:30 PM – Tea Break
  • 4:00 PM – Market Maker Playbook
  • 6:00 PM – Cocktail Party

May 13 – Day 2: Emerging Manager Showcase

Sessions TBA – Local and regional managers pitch real strategies. Each presentation will be reviewed for track record integrity.

May 14 – Sports & Networking

  • 8:00 AM – Sigma Surfers
  • 10:00 AM – Maximilian Golf Cup
  • 3:00 PM – Maximilian Squash Cup

Speakers and Moderators

Fabian Buddy Pascoal – Dentons HPRP, legal expert in Indonesian and cross-border deals

Nicholas Levenstein – Host and founder of NLDR Crypto Income Fund

Robertus Hardy – Mobee Digital Asset Exchange strategist and Indonesian capital markets veteran

Purchase Tickets

Dreamer (Free) – $0

Builder – $250

Whale – $500