A shipping executive is making a move into the cryptocurrency market, citing opportunities for arbitrage. Joakim Hannisdahl, a shipping fund manager, told Finansavisen he is now pursuing crypto investments.
Hannisdahl’s interest in identifying market discrepancies dates back to his youth. “I found [arbitrage opportunities] since I was 12,” he said. The shift from shipping to digital assets represents a modern chapter for the fund manager, though the underlying principle of capitalizing on price differences remains consistent.
The move comes as the cryptocurrency market continues to attract attention from institutional investors, despite ongoing volatility. Hannisdahl reportedly sees potential in exploiting arbitrage opportunities within the crypto space.
“The only thing I regret is not putting more money on it,” Hannisdahl stated, indicating a strong belief in the potential returns from his crypto investments. This sentiment was reported on March 9, 2026, by Finansavisen.
Elsewhere in the Norwegian economy, reports from March 2, 2026, highlighted concerns about potential disruptions to oil prices should the Strait of Hormuz be blocked. Jarand Rystad, CEO of Rystad Energy, predicted oil prices could double if the passage remained closed for more than two weeks, according to Nettavisen. A full stoppage of traffic could also significantly impact LNG prices, potentially increasing them to $15 to $20 per MMBtu or higher.
