Sleep no more? How will your trading strategy adjust to 24/7/365 on-chain markets?  In this episode of IBKR Podcasts, host Steven Levine sits down with Adrian Reid, founder of Enlightened Stock Trading and a 20-year veteran of rules-based, systematic trading, to explore the seismic shifts reshaping today's markets.

From the explosive rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and ‘round-the-clock crypto trading to the erosion of traditional market structures like daily opens and closes, Adrian breaks down what's changing—and what timeless principles will remain...timeless.

Discover why Bitcoin's volatility is starting to resemble high-beta tech stocks, how to adapt trading systems when overnight gaps disappear, and why constant market-watching is a trap rather than an edge. Adrian shares hard-won insights on diversification across markets and asset classes, the dangers of excessive leverage, and his golden rule: you can't win the game if you're not in the game.

Whether you're a systematic trader, a crypto-curious investor, or just trying to make sense of markets that increasingly never close, this conversation offers a grounded, experience-backed roadmap for navigating the new crossroads of traditional finance and digital assets.

Are you looking at implied volatility the right way? Mat Cashman of OCC joins Jeff Praissman to explain why an IV number doesn’t mean much without context, and how comparing implied volatility with historical volatility can give traders a more useful framework for understanding options pricing.

AI is becoming a bigger part of how companies operate, but measuring its actual value is proving more complicated. Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins the IBKR Podcast with Jeff Praissman to discuss how traditional software metrics are evolving in the age of agentic AI, what new measures could emerge, and whether productivity could become a key way investors evaluate AI-driven value.

Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss mixed signals from economic growth, inflation, and the labor market as investors weigh the Fed’s next move. They also look at shifting sector leadership, market sentiment, and what upcoming earnings could reveal about the outlook for stocks.

Nvidia earnings and the Fed are competing for investors’ attention as markets weigh sticky inflation, rising Treasury yields and signs of pressure on the consumer. Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss whether Nvidia’s results could ultimately matter more for markets than Jackson Hole, inflation data and the Fed’s next move.

Trading coach Sam Warner-Baker joins IBKR's Andrew Wilkinson to explore how traders can use AI to improve preparation, challenge investment theses, assess portfolio risk, and review trading decisions. They discuss how AI can help traders strengthen their overall approach to the markets through smart questions and clear strategy.

Why are women more likely to save than invest? IBKR's Maria Dieguez sits down with self-investor and financial policy expert Betsy Dorudi to discuss the investing confidence gap, the barriers that keep women from entering financial markets, and why getting started can matter more than waiting until you feel fully prepared.

Calendar spreads can offer traders a way to express views on volatility and time—not just market direction. In this episode, Jeff Praissman and Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon break down the anatomy of a calendar spread, covering implied volatility, vega, event risk, assignment considerations, and what separates a well-structured trade from a risky one.

Cooling labor data, persistent inflation concerns and the strength of the U.S. consumer are putting the economy under the microscope. Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman on this week's IBKR Market Minute to discuss the latest jobs numbers, CPI and PPI, retail sales, Fed expectations and the market forces investors should be watching next.

What does it really take to build a successful career on a trading desk? Xheni Brahaxhija shares her journey from compliance to front-office trading while discussing the critical role of access, mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership in creating opportunities and helping more women thrive in financial markets.