Insilico Terminal Podcast

In this episode, Mercury shares his journey from early crypto curiosity to becoming a systematic trader focused on momentum, carry, and volatility strategies. We dive into the differences between discretionary and systematic trading, how he builds and tests models, and why many edges in crypto are really risk premia rather than pure alpha. Mercury explains infrastructure for running strategies across perp DEXs, volatility targeting, portfolio construction, and the realities of scaling capital. The conversation also touches on prediction markets, the role of AI in research, and how traders can survive in a market where edges constantly decay. 00:00 Intro, Mercury's background, 2017 mania, early gains and 90% drawdown lessons 06:03 College dropout, going all-in on trading, March 2020 liquidation and ego reset 16:49 Rebuilding the system, scrapping indicators, trend-following foundation 23:24 Social media vs reality, engagement farming, why most traders sabotage themselves 30:12 Revenge trading, respecting trends, curing causes instead of treating symptoms 41:11 Discretion vs quants debate, adapting to ranges, why signals aren't equal 52:15 The "free money" mindset, Trump coin trade, opportunity vs FOMO psychology 01:02:58 Bull market myths, skill evolution, why every cycle feels underwhelming in hindsight

In this episode, PonziTrader shares his full journey - from buying Bitcoin to buy weed on the dark web to becoming a high-volume directional perp trader. He walks through spinning $2k into $50k in 2017, losing it all in 2018, printing during the COVID crash, and the brutal 2021 flash crash where he lost $800k in a single night. We dive deep into real vs fake moves, exchange flow dynamics, ETF-driven markets, perp DEX competition, Hyperliquid's stickiness, and his advisory role with NADO. Beyond trading mechanics, the conversation explores risk-taking when young, rebuilding after wipeouts, the psychology of leverage, and why most people shouldn't trade at all. 00:00 Intro, PonziTrader background, getting into crypto in 2016–17 and early BitMEX days  05:31 Trading style evolution, technical patterns to order flow, momentum and real vs fake moves  08:23 Market structure shift, ETFs, corporate leverage (DATs), institutional impact on crypto  13:38 Why he's long-term bullish, stablecoins, perpetual adoption and retail leverage thesis  21:52 NADO DEX, advisory role, latency edge and unified margin advantages  28:21 Perp DEX competition, race to zero fees, security, liquidity and innovation cycles  40:45 CEX vs DEX future, Binance outflows, counterparty risk and decentralization narrative  44:11 2021 blow-up story, sushi wick liquidation, rebuilding from $12k and risk lessons  52:23 Trading philosophy today, belief in yourself, leverage dangers, investing vs trading and closing

In this episode, Pedma shares his journey from bookkeeping and small-cap equities into fully systematic crypto trading. We dive deep into the difference between discretionary and quant approaches, why most retail trading is just momentum "seen through a potato," and how real edge requires understanding why you're getting paid for exposure. Pedma explains his long/short momentum models, carry strategies across perp DEXs, volatility targeting, and infrastructure for systematic execution. We also discuss alpha vs risk premium harvesting, prediction markets, perp DEX innovation, AI in trading, scaling capital, and the psychological impact of increasing size. The episode closes with practical advice: curate your network carefully, focus on useful knowledge, and understand that trading is a high-uncertainty profession that demands emotional control and long-term commitment. 00:00 Intro, Pedma's background, moving from equties to crypto and systematic trading   06:27 Small-cap volume stats that first worked, float rotation, squeeze logic and data-driven edge  09:48 Moving to crypto in 2021, momentum carryover, DAO forks and early volatility wins  13:28 Biggest mistakes, complacency after success, drawdowns and overconfidence cycles  16:31 Current strategies, long/short momentum, carry, volatility targeting and perp DEX farming  23:23 Discretionary vs quant debate, alpha vs risk-premium harvesting, edge philosophy  30:54 Execution, manual control, TWAP/slippage checks and infrastructure design  45:10 Future of crypto, prediction markets, lifestyle, psychology at size and closing advice

In this episode, Magus shares his 11-year trading journey - from early tech stocks and silver to BitMEX-era crypto and full-time trading through the COVID crash. We dive deep into order flow, open interest, spot vs perp dynamics, and how market structure has evolved with ETFs and institutional flows. Magus explains his execution style, hedging philosophy, fixed sizing approach, and how professionalism, journaling, and emotional discipline shaped his edge. The conversation also explores DeFi as a "kingmaker" trade, reflections on missed opportunities like Hyperliquid, the current state of altcoins, and Bitcoin's need to prove itself in a world where metals and equities are strong. We close with lessons on humility, ego balance, and surviving long enough to stay in the game. 00:00 Intro, Magus background, Going full-time, COVID crash and DeFi saving the year 05:02 Trading evolution, moving averages/Ichimoku -> order flow and auction market theory "light bulb moment" 08:28 Entry framework, momentum vs reversion, why open interest mattered and how that edge changed 20:45 Defending drawdowns, hedging one-to-one with perps, why most hedges "lose" but save you when it matters 31:14 Social media & FOMO, why CT warps expectations and how to avoid chasing everything 33:53 Execution + Insilico Terminal usage, market-in/limit-out, chase orders, resting orders, manual vs hard stops 53:05 Higher timeframe views, Bitcoin underperformance vs equities/metals, rotating profits into TradFi and closing

In this episode, Merp shares his journey from hospitality work during COVID to trading crypto full-time, navigating early bull-market luck, painful drawdowns, and the realities of maturing markets. We talk about buying dips, overthinking versus ignorance, working at a crypto fund through the FTX collapse, and why human dynamics often break funds. The conversation dives into perp DEXs vs options, airdrop farming, Hyperliquid, Extended, CT culture, founder behavior, and the social side of markets. We close with reflections on freedom, what it really means to "make it," crypto's future, and why the most important rule is simple: don't blow up. 00:00 Intro, Merp joins the podcast, market boredom, current trading sentiment  03:53 Going all-in on crypto, GameStop era, blowing up early portfolios  08:02 Biggest losses, fund experience, FTX fallout and lessons from institutional trading  12:19 Bear market grind, working with AVO, perps vs options and why options lag on-chain  18:55 Badge culture, points farming, Extended vs Hyperliquid and early adoption tradeoffs  30:41 On-chain vs off-chain execution, incentives, trader behavior and ecosystem design  38:43 What it means to "make it", freedom, contentment, long-term outlook on crypto

In this episode, Fofty shares his unconventional path into markets - from the euro crisis and the Wirecard collapse to crypto mining, ICOs, and eventually macro-driven trading across options, perps, and traditional markets. We explore how event-driven thinking, convexity, and seasonality shape his approach, why options offer a better way to express macro views, and how liquidity - not narratives - ultimately drives markets. The conversation dives deep into misunderstood macro dynamics, government liquidity hacks, Bitcoin's struggle with credibility, CT culture, and why constant scamming undermines long-term adoption. We close with thoughts on the future of markets, Bitcoin's role as digital gold, and the need for traders to think bigger than short-term extraction. 00:00 Intro, Fofty's background, origin of the name, early Twitter and CT beginnings 02:59 Rebirth group, daily macro writeups, building credibility as a macro-focused reply guy 06:56 Wirecard scandal, discovering markets via shorting fraud, Twitter as a real-time news edge 15:32 First macro "click", euro crisis, Greek bonds, studying finance and early convictions 19:47 Mining, Dash masternodes, Bitmain, ICO cycle, getting wiped in 2017–18 23:24 Trading philosophy, event-driven macro, convexity, why options beat linear perps 34:45 Why macro is misunderstood, liquidity vs textbooks, Treasury issuance and cycle prolongation 54:12 Bitcoin, gold, narratives, scams, generational belief, rant and closing thoughts

In this episode, DeltaXBT shares his journey from early Bitcoin exposure and getting wrecked in the 2017 altcoin cycle to becoming a disciplined, higher-timeframe trader focused on patience and simplicity. We talk about why he only trades a small basket of majors, how journaling and waiting for clean setups shaped his edge, and the hard lessons learned from losing over 90% of his net worth during the 2021 crash. Delta explains his approach to risk, leverage, boredom trading, and why doing nothing is often the best trade. The conversation also covers CT culture, trading psychology, transitioning toward TradFi markets, execution comfort with Insilico Terminal, and why longevity, balance, and having a life away from charts matter more than constant action. 00:00 Intro, Deltas background, early Bitcoin exposure, getting into crypto seriously in 2016–17  05:10 Learning to trade, trial and error across spot, alts, leverage and journaling to survive  10:42 Trading philosophy today, higher timeframes only, patience, simple setups and conviction  17:10 Current market view, Bitcoin range trading, boredom, CT narratives vs reality  23:43 Going full-time, quitting his job, 2021 crash, losing 90% net worth and mental reset  30:51 Risk management evolution, leverage used conservatively, avoiding catastrophic loss  33:50 Patience and FOMO, ignoring CT noise, focusing on few charts, life outside trading  46:32 Expanding into TradFi, differences vs crypto, execution tools, edge durability and closing

In this episode, we're joined by Lucas and Hersch to dive deep into World Markets, a new fully on-chain "prime DEX" aiming to bring spot, perps, and lending together under a single, unified risk engine. Lucas explains the core insight behind building everything on-chain: atomic state, transparent risk, and capital efficiency that simply isn't possible with hybrid or centralized architectures. We explore why traditional exchanges behave more like casinos than markets, how World Markets avoids ADLs through bilateral counterparty risk, and why circuit breakers, universal margin, and order-book–based lending matter. The conversation covers MegaETH vs Monad, listing philosophy, basis trades, funding efficiency, and the long-term vision for building a real exchange - not just another venue to gamble on leverage. 00:00 Intro, project episode disclaimer, introducing Lucas and Hersch from World Markets 04:00 Founders' backgrounds, Lucas' Amber Group exit, TradFi experience and crypto crossover 08:30 Core thesis, why fully on-chain exchanges matter, state sync, risk calculation, EVM choice 14:00 Product vision, combining spot, perps and lending into one unified on-chain venue 20:30 Universal margin system, atomic risk engine, levered basis trade example 30:45 Risk management philosophy, circuit breakers, handling extreme volatility and dislocations 42:00 Exchange design tradeoffs, no ADLs, bilateral counterparty risk, transparency vs CEXs 59:49 Token plans, points program, incentives, launch timing and closing thoughts

In this episode, Mazino shares his journey from blowing up early spot bags in the 2017 era to becoming a disciplined, consistently profitable trader. We dive into how simplifying everything - cutting leverage, focusing on level-to-level price action, and journaling relentlessly - became the turning point. Mazino explains his evolution from swing trading into day trading and scalping, how he uses DOM and order flow as context rather than a crutch, and why patience and psychology matter more than theory. We also discuss building confluence, managing risk, compounding small edges, Hyperliquid and on-chain perps, journaling techniques, mentoring newer traders, and why slow, boring consistency beats leverage-fueled hero trades in the long run. 00:00 Intro, Mazino's background, getting into crypto around 2017 03:34 Becoming profitable, removing leverage, simplifying trading and rebuilding fundamentals 08:54 Evolution of trading style, swing trading to day trading to scalping with size 12:17 Risk management lessons, journaling, confluence, leverage mistakes and psychology 19:22 Scalping execution, DOM reading, liquidity, exits, and managing fast losses 26:04 Market cycles, spot investing, evaluating projects like Solana and long-term views 34:27 Journaling process, scalping notes vs swing analysis, adapting to changing edges 43:05 Building a desk, working with quants, automation ideas and on-chain finance 49:05 Why he started posting on CT, free education, mentoring and common trader mistakes 55:02 Insilico Terminal features, execution speed, advanced orders, server-side algos 59:00 Closing thoughts, patience, compounding, gratitude and wrap-up

In this episode, we trace the path from the early Insilico days to becoming CEO - from building exchange integrations as a developer to overseeing operations, legal, and team management. We discuss a shift in trading style toward spot positioning with perps used mainly for hedging, the engineering standards behind Insilico's reliability, and why the team avoids AI-written code. The conversation covers major 2025 milestones, including a rebrand, podcast launch, a new Go + JavaScript execution engine that enables offline algos, and the evolution toward complex order baskets. We also explore prediction markets, Smart Hedge tooling, advanced order types like VWAPs and Icebergs, and the long-term vision of bringing institutional-grade execution to mobile. 00:00 Path to crypto, Early Insilico days, joining as a developer, building exchange integrations  06:27 Trading today, focusing on spot positions and using perps mainly for hedging instead of active day trading  09:12 Becoming CEO, transitioning from lead developer to managing exchanges, legal, payroll and operations  11:58 Engineering standards, no AI code policy, manual development and heavy testing for reliability  14:55 2025 milestones, rebrand, podcast launch, complex order baskets and product evolution  22:50 New execution engine, Go + JavaScript backend enabling offline algos without keeping the terminal open  32:15 Prediction markets and Smart Hedge, correlation matrices, Greeks-style logic and risk tooling  44:12 Advanced order types, VWAPs, Icebergs and institutional-grade execution  01:01:06 Mobile vision and closing, bringing full execution power to mobile and wrapping up

In this episode, we explore a trader's journey from discovering Bitcoin during COVID to navigating the "up-only" phase of the bull market - and the hard reset after getting wiped in May 2021. He shares how rebuilding with strict Excel tracking restored discipline, lessons from Snowbank and Snowdog, and why publicly sharing trades shifted from community to extraction. We revisit the FTX collapse in Lisbon, discuss why most of his profits come from Bitcoin perps, and break down seasonality, ETH's failed hedge narrative, and the current state of on-chain perp DEXs versus CEXs. The conversation closes with thoughts on today's choppy markets, Solana vs. Ethereum, staying grounded, and the importance of actually taking profits. 00:00 Inro, discovering Bitcoin YouTube during COVID, and the initial transition into crypto, navigating the "up only" phase of the bull run.  10:15 Getting zeroed in May 2021, rebuilding via strict Excel tracking, and the stories of Snowbank and Snowdog.  15:50 Why sharing trades publicly shifted from community building to extraction, and the pressure of managing followers' expectations.  20:30 Witnessing the FTX collapse while with other traders in Lisbon, and finding opportunity in peak fear.  25:00 Why 70% of his profits come from Bitcoin perps, utilizing seasonality, and why ETH has failed as a hedging instrument.  32:15 A look at the current state of on-chain perp DEXs, and why centralized exchanges still offer a superior edge.  36:00 The current "boring" state of the market, the Solana vs. Ethereum dynamic, and avoiding the "all-in" mentality during chop.  41:20 Staying grounded despite wealth, the importance of self-judgment over judging others, and the necessity of actually taking profits.

In this episode, we follow the journey from accounting into full-time trading, exploring the role of early luck versus building real systems. He shares how mentors like Tom Dante shaped a disciplined, career-oriented mindset and why specializing in Bitcoin gave him an edge - even as BTC's structure and liquidity have fragmented since 2021. We dive into his philosophy of exploiting behavioral inefficiencies, managing drawdowns with data, and knowing when to step back. He demystifies order flow, explains his work on Exo Charts, and breaks down execution nuances like limit scaling and patient entries. The conversation closes with trading psychology, avoiding tilt, and why modest, consistent compounding beats the pursuit of quick riches. 00:00 Intro & Background, transitioning from accounting to trading,  and the role of luck vs. systems in the early days 04:15 Career Mindset & Routine, escaping the 9-to-5, influence of mentors like Tom Dante, and developing structured outlook rather than chasing moonshots 12:35 Bitcoin Specialization, the benefits of mastering a single asset and how Bitcoin's market structure and liquidity have fragmented since 2021 19:10 Trading Philosophy, building a system around exploiting behavioral inefficiencies and trapped traders rather than reacting to news events 24:35 Managing Drawdowns, using data to distinguish between bad luck and edge erosion, and the importance of stepping back when the edge isn't there 31:05 Demystifying Order Flow, using it as an additional variable for context rather than a holy grail, and his role in developing Exo Charts 41:10 Execution Mastery, the nuance of limit scaling versus market chasing, and optimizing entry prices through patience 44:00 Psychology & Longevity, avoiding the trap of instant re-entries, stopping the tilt spiral 48:15 The Power of Compounding, why 2-3R a month is enough, longevity over quick riches

In this episode, Trader XO breaks down his journey from banking and computer science into the 2017 bull run - and the painful lessons that followed after losing it all in 2018. He explains why 90% of traders fail, how embracing uncertainty is essential, and why risk management is ultimately a survival skill. We explore defining edge, expectancy, pattern recognition, and his 6-pillar trading framework. XO dives deep into psychology, recovering from tilt, building routines, dynamic risk sizing, and adding to winners. The discussion also covers strategy creation, volatility regimes, using LLMs for coding advantage, and journaling as a tool for longevity - ending with reflections on avoiding CT envy and focusing on the long game. 00:00:00 Intro, Trader XO background, CS/Banking origins, 2017 bull run luck, losing it all in 2018  00:06:10 The 90% failure rate, why normal thinking loses, embracing uncertainty, risk management as survival 00:13:50 Defining Edge, expectancy formula, speed of understanding, pattern recognition vs. predicting  00:20:10 The Trading Process, 6-pillar framework, trading as a professional sport  00:32:20 Psychology deep dive, myth of "controlling" emotions, A-Game vs. C-Game  00:50:08 The "Reset" phase, dissecting a recent tilt, danger of short-circuiting, recovering from losses 00:58:05 Essential library, top book recs, leveraging LLMs/ChatGPT for coding edge  01:07:42 Routine & Execution, building situational awareness, dynamic risk sizing, adding to winners  01:21:50 Strategy creation, 15 principles, defining hypothesis, volatility regimes, building a living playbook 01:34:50 Closing thoughts, avoiding crypto-twitter envy, journaling joy, focusing on longevity over quick wins

In this episode, we dive into the journey of a trader who entered crypto in 2016, lived through the 2017 alt mania, round-tripped early bags, and returned to the 2021 cycle far better prepared. He breaks down his current long-term swing approach, how he thinks about narratives, and why the Solana trade stood out. We talk tech vs narratives, tokenomics realism, and why Hyperliquid is one of the few "tech that actually matters." The conversation explores learning to sell, avoiding CT sentiment traps, timeline curation, balancing work with trading, on-chain experiments, missed airdrops, public sales, and views on the current cycle - from majors vs alts to the unfolding Trump meta. 00:00 Intro, getting into crypto in 2016, ETH-pilled early, 2017 alt mania  05:07 Round-tripping early bags, learning to sell, RuneScape gold to BTC, entering 2021 better prepared  08:00 Trading style today - long-term swings, narratives, Solana trade breakdown  12:46 Tech vs narratives, tokenomics realism, Hyperliquid as rare "tech that matters," losing faith in plasma/VC chains  15:38 Biggest lessons - learning to sell, CT sentiment traps, subreddits, bagholder echo chambers  20:10 Life on CT - reply guy origins, filtering grifters, timeline curation  27:16 Work vs trading - why he keeps a job, risk management, lifestyle balance,  34:53 On-chain attempts, meme seasons, airdrop misses (HL/Kaito), public sales, Monad/MegaETH thoughts  43:04 Market outlook - cycle views, late-stage concerns, majors vs alts, Trump meta

In this episode, Adam - known as Abetrade —-shares his path from early binary options scams to trading German bonds, Bitcoin, and derivatives across markets. He talks about evolving from short-term order-flow scalping to longer-term swing and volatility strategies, using options and ETFs to trade mean reversion and risk premiums. Adam also dives into his work as Head of Trading at Breakout, recently acquired by Kraken, explaining prop-firm mechanics and risk management. The conversation closes with reflections on burnout, lifestyle balance, and why building sustainable habits matters more than chasing constant action. 00:00 Intro, Adam's background, first exposure to trading and  ICO cycle in 2017  06:30 Trading German bonds, transitioning to crypto perps in 2020, early bull market experiences  14:41 Burnout, switching from intraday to higher-timeframe trading, learning patience  22:22 How he trades now - sentiment, options, mean reversion, and trend systems across markets  31:03 Selling options, volatility strategies, ETFs, and balancing different uncorrelated systems  42:45 Teaching new traders, reflections on markets changing, and why higher TFs make more sense now  46:22 Founding Breakout, getting acquired by Kraken, managing risk at scale  52:07 Why prop trading makes sense, risk frameworks, and thoughts on leverage for smaller traders  55:16 Staying motivated after success, daily habits, balance, and mental clarity

In this episode, Scott shares his journey from a TradFi background to finding success in crypto's early DeFi days. He breaks down momentum effects, on-chain inefficiencies, and how simple systems often outperform over-optimized ones. The discussion covers mid-frequency quant trading, partnering with market makers, and the psychology of trend following. Scott also opens up about burnout, mental health, and his personal story of redemption - ending with reflections on the future of systematic trading, vault design, and finding peace beyond success. 00:00 Intro, Scott's background in TradFi, pivot to crypto in 2019, and early DeFi summer success  07:08 Momentum effects in crypto, on-chain inefficiencies, and finding edge in smaller venues  20:18 Building systems, market-making hybrids, and why simple signals outperform optimization  26:00 Mid-frequency quant trading, execution costs, and partnering with market makers  35:00 Trend following as a career - psychology, losing streaks and Hyperliquid strategy  43:00 Burnout, mental health, taking breaks, and reflections on trading longevity  48:05 Life story - crime, jail, rebuilding through trading, lessons on risk and humility  52:29 Future of crypto and systematic trading, decaying edges, and institutional arrival 58:08 Vault design, momentum modeling, and cross-asset trend logic  01:12:00 Closing thoughts on money, wisdom with age, and the balance between success and peace

In this episode, Nick shares his journey from discovering markets to mastering DOM scalping and developing a unique order book–driven style. He dives into breakout and knife-catching setups, lessons from the Russian scalping scene, and his transition into algorithmic trading with Spreadfighter. The conversation explores building an algo fund through volatile markets, adapting as edges decay, managing risk, and lessons from major drawdowns - ending with insights on protecting capital, holding winners, and embracing positive tails. 00:00 Intro, Nick's background, early exposure to markets and discovering crypto 06:05 Discovering DOM scalping, order book focus, and early trading habits 12:16 Developing skill with DOM tools, breakout vs knife-catching setups, Russian scalping scene 18:26 Joining Spreadfighter, learning pairs trading, and transition toward algorithmic strategies 29:18 Building Spreadfighter into an algo fund, adapting through the 2021–22 bear market 39:16 Current trading today - decayed edges, intuition, risk management, surviving October 10th 54:27 Protecting capital, lessons from dumps, holding winners, positive tails, and closing thoughts

In this episode, Ponzi shares his path from early on-chain trading to joining Spartan Group, reflecting on big wins, losses, and emotional lessons along the way. He talks about the Hyperliquid airdrop era, shifting from altcoins to perps, and developing structured strategies in a team environment. The conversation covers trading psychology, DEX competition, public sales, and the evolving airdrop meta - ending with insights on adaptability, letting go of old bags, and staying sharp in changing markets. 00:00:00 Intro, Ponzi's background, getting into crypto and early trading years 00:06:08 Big wins and losses - Rollbit, Trader Joe, emotional trading lessons 00:10:25 Hyperliquid airdrop, airdrop farming mindset, and lessons from missed opportunities 00:15:05 Transition to perps trading, shift away from on-chain alts, adapting strategy 00:26:16 Joining Spartan Group - team trading, structure, learning valuation frameworks 00:33:09 Trading psychology, loneliness, social aspects, and adapting over time 00:38:11 Thoughts on Lighter, Hyperliquid, perp DEX competition and market outlook 00:55:01 Public sales meta, Echo deals, MegaETH, and evolution from airdrops 01:06:08 Closing thoughts - trading advice, adaptability, dumping old bags, final wrap-up

In this episode, Ruslan, founder of Extended, shares his journey from Revolut to building a fully self-custodial exchange. He explains the vision behind Extended's unified margin and multi-asset collateral system, the choice to build on Starknet, and the challenges of trustless architecture. The discussion dives into liquidation logic, exchange stability during volatile markets, and what sets Extended apart - closing with thoughts on sustainable growth, token plans, and the future of decentralized trading. 00:00 Intro, Ruslan's background, founding Extended, and vision for a self-custody exchange 06:11 Leaving Revolut to build independently, benefits of a small agile team 13:09 What sets Extended apart - unified margin, multi-asset collateral, and long-term roadmap 18:42 Why they chose Starknet, trustless design, and Ethereum ecosystem integration 24:59 Deep dive into multi-asset margin mechanics, liquidation logic, and risk handling 33:46 Why others don't build this yet, technical complexity, and future competition 39:18 Exchange stability, recent crash lessons, and how Extended handled downtime 45:56 Sustainable growth, token plans, long-term goals, and closing remarks

In this episode, Heart shares his journey from the early DeFi days to becoming a disciplined trend trader. He talks about the lessons from his first bear market, how trading psychology reshaped his approach, and why he stopped shorting. The discussion covers trend following, coin rotation, using CT as signal, and the role of community, journaling, and personal growth -ending with insights on managing size, staying sharp, and building long-term freedom through trading. 00:00:00 Intro, Heart's background, getting into crypto and the early DeFi boom 00:04:38 From on-chain degening to perps, first bear market, lessons and mindset shift 00:08:00 Trading psychology - why he stopped shorting, emotional control, risk habits 00:12:32 How he trades today: trend following, rotation, coin selection, and CT as signal 00:21:00 What CT taught him - psychology over TA, community, filtering noise 00:33:53 Books, mentors, journaling, and personal growth as a trader 00:45:11 Key lessons, managing size, staying sharp, freedom and long-term goals