Howard and Michael sit down with Multicoin’s Kyle Samani for a fast, no-BS tour of where markets are going next. They rewind the Multicoin origin story (including Howard’s IRA adventure), then dive into why 2022–23 was emotionally tougher than the 2018–19 crypto winter. From there, Kyle lays out “Internet Capital Markets”—finance embedded everywhere—why trading inside chats, media, and sports apps is inevitable, and how prediction markets become the new front page of news. We get into Solana’s lead, stablecoins as rails, prime brokerage natively on-chain, and why the biggest market makers are already active on Kalshi. Kyle also breaks down Forward Industries (ticker FORD): the $1.65B PIPE, turning it into a Solana treasury company, and deploying SOL/USD into DeFi yield. Plus: AI x crypto as the only barbell that matters, perps vs. options (in plain English), and what Kyle is funding next—new modalities for issuance and trading.Chapters00:00 Cold Open: Howard, Michael & Kyle (freshly married, freshly groomed)01:46 Howard’s Multicoin IRA story & the 2019 doldrums05:01 2018–19 vs 2022–23: why the second bear hurt more08:03 Solana 101 & “Internet Capital Markets” explained11:49 Breaking “isolated finance”; embedding trading across the web12:26 Telegram bots → trading where conversations happen15:14 Prediction markets in media & sports (buy/sell on the article)17:21 Stocktwits x Polymarket, swipe-to-trade, and peer-to-peer bets22:01 Institutional plumbing: discovery, silos, and cross-venue UIs25:19 On-chain prime brokerage (Zero on Solana) & collateral efficiency31:54 Why Solana leads; the case for $1T+34:02 Stablecoins as the settlement layer for everything36:15 SIG, Citadel, Jane Street, Jump already active on Kalshi37:40 Sportsbooks vs real markets; letting market makers set prices39:34 Crypto is retail-first: sovereignty, keys, and open participation45:05 Inside FORD: $1.65B PIPE, Solana treasury strategy46:43 Not trading SOL price—deploying SOL/USD into DeFi yield48:30 AI x Crypto barbell: what won’t be disrupted53:41 Perps vs options in plain English; leverage (without the Greeks)57:15 Lessons from 2022: correlation, fraud, and risk controls58:40 What Kyle’s funding next: new modalities for issuance & tradingKyle's Panel at the All In Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijbLOWFmVe8Join Our Community! https://stocktwits.com/Sign up for our daily FREE newsletter to keep in touch with the market: https://thedailyrip.stocktwits.com/Disclaimer:All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

Howard is joined by Katie Perry to dive headfirst into the "Degenerate Economy", a term he coined to describe the collision of speculation, vice, free time, and mobile tech. From the sin stocks of the 1980s to Robinhood, crypto, and Zyn pouches, this conversation unpacks how financial speculation has morphed into mainstream entertainment. They explore why the post-COVID world unleashed a wave of retail trading, how platforms like Twitter and Discord are the new Wild West saloons, and what it means when money becomes religion. Plus, Howard shares his own investment thesis behind the Degenerate Economy Index, including why CME, Philip Morris, and even Bitcoin make the cut. A must-watch for anyone wondering how speculation, technology, and culture are reshaping capitalism.Join Our Community! https://stocktwits.com/Sign up for our daily FREE newsletter to keep in touch with the market: https://thedailyrip.stocktwits.com/Chapters00:00 What Is the Degenerate Economy?02:45 From Booze to Zyn: Vice Meets Technology05:00 Speculation as Entertainment08:15 Why Everyone’s a Gambler Now10:00 The Missing “Risk Score” for Investors12:00 Peak Grift and the Summer of Scammers15:00 How Speculation Went Mainstream17:00 Dotcom vs Degen: Are We in a Bubble?20:30 Crypto as the New Global Religion25:00 Building the Degenerate Economy Index27:00 Philip Morris, Zyn, and Modern Vice StocksDisclaimer:All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

Howard is back with another mind-bending episode of Trends With Friends alongside Michael Parekh and special guest Jeff Park, Wall Street alum turned Bitwise crypto Jedi. From the radical rethinking of portfolio construction to the institutionalization of Bitcoin, Jeff unpacks how markets are being rewired in real time. The trio dives deep into the death of the 60/40 portfolio, the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, the myth of the risk-free rate, and why every investor needs to grapple with global carry dynamics. Plus, they debate Elon’s Tesla troubles, BYD’s China dominance, why CME is booming, and how prediction markets and vibe coding are reshaping the next-gen financial playbook. If you care about capital markets, crypto, and the future of speculation as entertainment, don’t miss this one.Chapters00:00 Meet Jeff Park: From Wall Street to Crypto03:00 Radical Portfolio Theory Explained07:20 Why 60/40 Is Dead and the Global Carry Trade Lives10:45 The Degenerate Economy, Bitcoin Treasury Plays, and the New Risk Paradigm16:00 Institutionalization of Bitcoin, ETFs, and Self-Custody22:00 How Financial Engineering Could Break Bitcoin26:00 Prediction Markets, AI, and Speculation as Income31:00 BYD vs Tesla, Global Retail Flows, and Chart Breakdown37:00 Alpaca, APIs, and Building Brokerages for the World44:00 Vibe Coding, LLMs, and the Coming API ExplosionJoin Our Community! https://stocktwits.com/Sign up for our daily FREE newsletter to keep in touch with the market: https://thedailyrip.stocktwits.com/Disclaimer:All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

Howard is back with a jam-packed episode of Trends With Friends featuring the first guest of summer, longtime friend and inception-stage VC killer, Ed Sim of Boldstart Ventures. From the death of moats to the rise of AI-native founders, Ed breaks down the absurd speed of today’s startup landscape and why VCs must now be part therapist, part operator, and part AI-optimist. The trio (Howard, Michael Parekh, and Ed) cover why founders are ditching the old playbooks, how big tech is strip-mining startups for talent, and why infrastructure is the name of the game. Plus, deep dives into BYD vs Tesla, the “Autonomous Enterprise,” vibe coding, degenerate economies, and how Alpaca is building the brokerage rails for the rest of the world. If you care about the future of capital markets, startups, and where the next great returns will come from, don’t miss this one.Where to find our guests: Howard Lindzon - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzonMichael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekhEd Sim - https://x.com/edsimJoin Our Community! https://stocktwits.com/Sign up for our daily FREE newsletter to keep in touch with the market: https://thedailyrip.stocktwits.com/Disclaimer:All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

In this candid interview, Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, sits down with Howard Lindzon to reflect on the remarkable journey from a startup idea to a $40 billion company reshaping investing. Vlad recounts Robinhood’s early days—pivoting from high-frequency trading software to mobile-first commission-free investing—and the challenges of fundraising and navigating regulation when no one wanted to back a brokerage startup.The conversation dives into pivotal moments: the explosive growth after Robinhood’s waitlist launch, the GameStop crisis, and steering the company through intense public scrutiny during the COVID era. Vlad opens up about the evolution of his role as CEO, from scrappy founder to leading a 3,000-person company, and shares why his passion remains rooted in building new products—from prediction markets to digital banking.With reflections on competition, leadership, and the future of fintech, this discussion offers a rare inside look at the highs and lows of building one of the most influential platforms in modern finance.#Robinhood #VladTenev #StartupJourney #Fintech #Investing #Leadership #GameStop

📉 China Trade Collapse, Market Confusion, and the Degenerate Economy on Full DisplayJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Tom Bruni, and Michael Parekh for a live episode from New York as the Trends With Friends crew breaks down an insane week in the markets, rising global tariffs, and why uncertainty is the only certainty. From container ships stopping cold to Canada’s political shock, Amazon pushing back on tariffs, and traders stuck between delusion and reality, it’s a masterclass in behavioral finance, policy risk, and staying sane through the chaos. Plus: Apple earnings, the most interesting chart in the world, and the rise of the degenerate economy.📍 Recorded live from New York City at Witz podcast studios in affiliation with The Stand🎙️ Hosted by the Trends With Friends crew🔑 Presented by StocktwitsKey Topics Covered:🚢 China Trade Crash – Container departures to the U.S. plunge as tariffs bite📉 The New Smoot-Hawley? – How Trump’s global 10% tariff threat is freezing trade🇨🇦 Canada’s Surprise Election – Why markets are ignoring a political shift at our border📊 Delusion vs. Reality – Behavioral breakdowns as markets bounce hard off the VIX 60 lows📈 Zweig Breadth Thrust vs. Financial Crisis Echoes – Which side wins?🛒 Amazon Adds Tariff Warnings – Retailers brace for the supply chain backlash🏦 Small Cap Struggle – Why the real damage might be happening in companies no one sees🥇 The Degenerate Economy Kit – From LA Golf to Manscape giveaways at the Cash Tag Awards💬 Why Being Honest Isn’t Partisan – A riff on politics, finance, and staying realSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSpwlTNeQ0Gh8N4XZaXn9PRMl8gLn27H9K_1pM1PE4ZSqDrmjTfin08eeSqm0Pg45VCSEVK5IdAXADM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage10:25 Market Trends and Economic Indicators19:13 Investor Behavior and Market Psychology27:12 Earnings Reports and Corporate Responses35:42 The Impact of Tariffs on Retailers38:14 Earnings Season Insights42:37 Market Reactions and Analyst Expectations46:39 The State of American Brands50:51 Apple's Supply Chain Challenges59:29 Antitrust Issues in Tech01:06:29 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://stocktwits.com/BruniChartingDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Jeff Richards (GP at Notable Capital, $10B AUM) as they break down the chaos of today’s markets and the long-term promise of AI and American innovation. From Tesla’s fading dominance and the flood of Chinese EVs, to self-driving disruption, the flight from U.S. assets, and even betting on the next Pope—the crew covers it all. A full-spectrum conversation on growth, degeneracy, macro risk, and why patience may be the sharpest tool in your portfolio.📅 Recorded April 22nd, 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Jeff Richards, General Partner at Notable Capital🔑 Brought to you by Stocktwits Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSIU7WPtLf4q3-e5KYUO6KUTCyRsXL4_vWCdKukc7nwsVt3p1_1UcC2cFLdCCZCF3UQB97ceU1a0zmO/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000🚘 Tesla vs. the World – EV competition, declining sales, and used Teslas piling up🤖 AI Is Still Early – Why VCs are long on infrastructure and private innovation📉 Are We in a Self-Inflicted Recession? – The real risk behind rising tariffs and policy chaos📈 The Case for Long-Term Optimism – Why the innovation cycle will outlast the headlines📊 Buffett's Cash & the Waiting Game – What Warren’s $300B war chest signals📉 Flight to Europe? – Why European banks are quietly surging🧠 Behavioral Finance 101 – The power of patience, planning, and not panic-selling🎰 The Degenerate Economy Lives – Robinhood betting, Kalshi markets, and 14-year-olds betting on WNBA💡 Will the Next Pope Be Pietro? – Yes, that’s an actual market on KalshiWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Jeff Richards - https://x.com/jrichliveDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/

📉 The Dumbest Bear Market Ever, Vitalik’s Journey, and the Rise of SolanaJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, Tom Bruni, and special guests Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci—creators of The Ethereum Story—for a jam-packed episode exploring macro madness, market sentiment, and crypto’s conflicted future. From record bearishness and VIX spikes to what Vitalik Buterin’s life really says about decentralization, the crew unpacks the psychology of investors, the global AI race, and the business of storytelling in a fragmented media landscape.📅 Recorded live on April 15th, 2025🎥 Special Guests: Chris Temple & Zach Ingrasci, Directors of Vitalik and the Ethereum Story🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsKey Topics Covered:📉 Net New Lows Soar – Why market breadth has cratered to historic levels🇨🇳 China's Tech Ascendancy – The US is losing the AI war and supply chain battle🌐 The Tariff Effect – How policy chaos is dragging down AI, semis, and consumer tech🧠 Vitalik vs. Elon – Why Ethereum’s creator is nothing like other tech founders🎥 Making Movies in Web3 – How Vitalik’s film was crowdfunded through NFTs🚀 Solana Surges – What its outperformance means for Ethereum’s future🧘‍♂️ Fitness, Fear & the Social VIX – How sentiment data is shaping trading strategies🏌️‍♂️ Rory’s Redemption at The Masters – A lesson in grit for every investorSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions08:07 Market Trends and Analysis21:07 The Vitalik Movie and Its Themes42:21 The Current Landscape of Documentary Filmmaking48:21 The U.S.-China Tech Battle01:03:40 The Role of AI in Film and Media01:14:06 Lessons from the Masters: Grit and ResilienceWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://stocktwits.com/BruniCharting• Chris Temple - https://x.com/Christemple8• Zach Ingrasci - https://x.com/zachingrasciDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/te...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Tom Bruni from Stocktwits for one of the most explosive episodes yet. They unpack the “stupidest market crash ever,” the impact of tariffs, the chilling effects on AI innovation, and why the U.S. is suddenly operating like QVC in the ‘90s. With charts, rants, and raw insight, this episode cuts deep into the behavioral finance chaos, the degenerate economy, and what comes next for markets, startups, and the global tech race.📅 Recorded live on April 8th 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Tom Bruni, StocktwitsSlides from the show - https://docs.google.com/presentation/...📉 The Stupidest Crash Ever – A manmade mess with no clear plan and devastating ripple effects📊 Social VIX vs. Real VIX – How crowd fear peaked before the volatility spike🇺🇸 Tariff Fallout – Why America just gifted China a 5-year tech lead🔧 Small Biz Pain – From Manscaped to LA Golf, rising costs hit the real economy🧠 AI Setback of the Decade – How tariffs destroy compute budgets & global R&D🏛️ “Kiss the Ring” Capitalism – A takedown of how access to DC is warping innovation📈 When to Buy During Panic – Why VIX 45 creates opportunity—but only with a plan🧘‍♂️ Fitness Alpha for Traders – How staying healthy improves your market performanceChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome06:07 Market Overview and Stock Market Crash Discussion11:14 Impact of Market Volatility on Main Street14:50 Behavioral Economics and Political Commentary18:31 Volatility Index and Social VIX Analysis33:31 Macro Charts and Market Predictions37:36 Market Uncertainty and Emotional Resilience43:01 Global Market Perspectives and Risk Management50:20 Understanding Economic Signals and Recession Fears54:37 The Impact of Tariffs on Technology and AI01:06:49 Navigating Investment Strategies in a Volatile EnvironmentWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Tom Bruni - https://x.com/BruniChartingDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/te...

CoreWeave, AI Hype Cycles, and the New IPO CircusJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Daniel Attia for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the tech industry's latest structured spectacle: CoreWeave. From dissecting shady IPO mechanics and AI-fueled financial engineering to the bigger questions about U.S. equity markets, public trust, and Nvidia’s mega-run, this episode of Trends With Friends rips the curtain off the sausage factory of Wall Street.Whether you're a savvy investor, startup founder, or just trying to figure out WTF is going on in the economy, this episode is your public service announcement: you're on your own out here.📅 Recorded live on March 25th, 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Daniel Attia (a.k.a. "Disco Dan")🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSgyTN0ziFs6icQhfXDQm7RsvOnuxlruhAt1o-twKFi9AI98o1Ae4HXZhuUF_SDkSzqV-5gqVETVXhN/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g3337970ddf7_0_52Key Topics Covered:💥 Inside the CoreWeave IPO – Is this Ocean’s 15 or the Big Short sequel?📉 Newsmax vs. CoreWeave – How meme stocks and hate-fueled media are crushing legit AI IPOs📊 The IPO Market’s Hangover – Why most recent IPOs are underwater🌐 U.S. vs The World – America’s equity markets just had their worst global quarter since 1988🚀 Elon’s Financial Magic – X, Tesla, and the restructuring of an empire📚 Why Nobody Reads the S-1 – And why you absolutely should📉 ZIRP’s Long Shadow – Broken companies built on zero-rate delusions🤖 Where AI Should Go – Healthcare, education, and the coming productivity revolutionChapters00:00 Welcome to Trends with Friends05:02 Diving into CoreWeave08:06 Analyzing CoreWeave's Financial Structure11:13 The Role of Major Players in CoreWeave13:58 Understanding the Debt and Equity Dynamics17:05 Comparing CoreWeave to Other Market Trends20:06 The Implications of CoreWeave's IPO23:00 The Broader Market Context25:57 Final Thoughts on Market Trends27:41 Self-Reliance in a Competitive World28:48 The Reality of Investment Risks30:32 Understanding Market Dynamics32:05 The State of IPOs and Market Trends34:18 Analyzing the IPO Market Hangover37:38 Quarterly Performance and Global Comparisons39:06 Historical Market Reflections41:19 The Role of Government in Innovation43:17 AI's Impact on Future Markets48:18 Musk's Super App Vision55:30 The Future of Musk's Ventures Where To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Daniel Attia - https://x.com/hereforElonDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/