Special guests Joe McCann and Ryan Rasmussen joined us this week to break down the meme coin phenomenon, Solana's rise, Bitcoin's potential as a national reserve, and the future of decentralized finance. We explore:

• The explosion of meme coins and why they're capturing retail attention

• How Solana is challenging Ethereum's dominance

• The potential for Bitcoin to become a strategic national reserve

• The role of blockchain transparency in trading strategies

• Why traditional finance is watching the crypto space closely

• The technological advantages of Solana over Ethereum

• The seasonality of crypto markets and what it means for investors

Recorded live on Tuesday, November 12th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18AoVyBwYzO6CTMRcLXRJmSLR020SyesadrlE8ogaNso/edit?usp=sharing

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(00:00) Introduction and Guest Lineup

(02:06) Diving into Meme Coins

(05:42) Comparing Meme Coins and NFTs

(08:33) The Role of Culture and Speculation

(10:21) Decentralized AI and Tokens

(14:48) Transparency in Traditional Finance vs. Crypto

(20:30) A Lively Debate on Future of Finance and Meme Coins

(27:19) Explaining the Popularity of Meme Coins

(32:46) On-Chain Analytics and Smart Wallets

(36:10) Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve

(40:59) Solana vs. Ethereum: The Battle for Dominance

(45:22) Technological Advantages of Solana

(51:51) Trends with No Friends: Flutter Entertainment

(53:52) Avoiding Seasonal Weight Gain

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This week Mike Dudas joins us to cover the resurging crypto market and we explore Axon's innovations in public safety with Josh Isner. We cover:

• The psychology behind Bitcoin's surge and its impact on altcoins

• Axon's journey from Taser to a $40 billion tech powerhouse

• The role of AI and VR in transforming police training

• Geopolitical tensions affecting the semiconductor industry

• Shopify's comeback and the evolving e-commerce landscape

Recorded live on Tuesday, November 12th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xjezdHNhb3jo6XpAwREJiu__ml65zfthpkdmQXs7eHE/edit#slide=id.g27fac37c9b6_0_1

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(00:00) Introduction and crypto market update

(01:50) Bitcoin hitting new all-time highs

(09:16) Mike Dudas on crypto market dynamics

(17:37) Why we’re long meme coins

(21:18) Altcoins waking up

(23:33) Solana

(26:29) 2025: What Mike is loving in Crypto

(30:41) The resilience of Bitcoin

(33:23) Josh Isner introduces Axon and its mission

(36:27) Axon’s $45.53B market cap

(38:13) International expansion and product development at Axon

(44:46) The worst part about being a public company

(46:09) Taser consumer products and market demographics

(58:21) Michael Parekh on Taiwan Semiconductor and geopolitical tensions

(01:03:20) JC's technical analysis of semiconductor stocks

(01:06:46) Shopify's resurgence and e-commerce trends

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On this election day special, we dive into the potential market impacts of the U.S. election, explore the latest in crypto, and discuss the staggering $9 trillion investment in AI compute. Joined by Zach Pandl from Grayscale, we cover:

• How different election outcomes might affect Bitcoin and the broader crypto market

• The future of Ethereum and its role in the financial system

• Palantir's recent surge and the power of effective storytelling in the markets

• The potential $9 trillion investment in AI compute and its implications

• The changing landscape of crypto investing with the introduction of ETFs

• Market sentiment on election day and how to navigate potential volatility

• The importance of education and responsible investing in the crypto space

Recorded live on Tuesday, November 5th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iBA6QkOnd40bqKWeTmjoWvBE0MEbQ3eAjgav4dG0x94/edit#slide=id.g27fac37c9b6_0_1

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(00:00) Welcome to election day

(02:10) Stocktwits polls and market sentiments

(05:35) Crypto market reactions to election outcomes

(16:37) Ethereum's future

(18:57) Israel's stock market and tech innovations

(21:29) Palantir's success and market storytelling

(30:34) Pre-election jitters, behavioral economics, and human flaws

(33:58) The role of futures and individual stocks

(38:40) Sentiment composite

(41:44) Bitcoin ETFs and a look at Microstrategy

(48:52) AI and compute investments

(55:38) Phil's note to the 'losers' of the election

(58:28) Trends with No Friends: Frontdoor

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Join us as we dive deep into the world of crypto with Pranav Kanade from VanEck. We explore Bitcoin's recent breakout, the potential impact of crypto on the 2024 election, and the rising importance of stablecoins. Plus, we discuss the resurgence of Robinhood, the future of fintech, and much more. Topics include:

• The recent Bitcoin breakout and its implications

• How crypto could influence the 2024 US election

• The growing importance of stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem

• Robinhood's strategic moves in the crypto space

• The potential of AI and its impact on various industries

• Tech earnings and market trends

• The rise of Helium and its innovative network model

• Trends with No Friends: A look at Herc Holdings

Recorded live on Tuesday, October 29th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ietzehqGw-ozIHX3n6Z2hh7TlG-cbaDLHIYcb8K78a4/edit#slide=id.g27fac37c9b6_0_1

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:50) Analysis of big tech stocks and market trends

(07:13) The AI tech wave

(09:47) Nvidia and its market position

(13:12) Google's AI strategy and market position

(21:01) The potential of Perplexity

(29:32) Bitcoin's recent breakout and market dominance

(37:43) The rise of stablecoins and their potential

(40:29) Robinhood's strategic position in crypto

(50:58) Crypto's potential impact on the 2024 US election

(55:12) Helium's innovative network model and recent developments

(58:27) Trends with No Friends: Herc Holdings

(01:00:35) Analysis of Philip Morris International vs Altria Group

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Dive into the world of meme coins with Nicky Montana as we explore the explosive growth of this new asset class, its implications for traditional finance, and the cultural shift it represents. We cover:

• The rise of meme coins and their billion-dollar market caps

• How meme coins compare to traditional investments and "pink sheet" stocks

• The role of community and culture in driving meme coin valuations

• The potential for meme coins to disrupt traditional finance and VC models

• The risks and rewards of investing in highly volatile assets

• How on-chain analysis is changing the game for investors

• The potential impact of AI on the future of meme coins and content creation

• The financialization of attention and its implications for the future of investing

Recorded live on Tuesday, October 15th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e5TBk_6NS3HBth4Rxxc4oDJreKBIApMIMxCpGbWDBVU/edit?usp=sharing

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(00:00) Introduction and guest background

(09:28) Past winners from Trends with Friends

(17:00) The meme coin gold rush

(22:47) Popcat and the billion-dollar meme coin phenomenon

(27:09) Better than sports betting

(30:11) What to look for when investing in meme coins

(33:34) The risks and downsides of meme coin speculation

(38:39) The potential for meme coins to disrupt traditional finance

(49:56) AI's role

(51:05) Nicky's upcoming appearance at Stocktoberfest

(51:54) JC's analysis of cryptocurrency market trends

(57:10) Trends with No Friends: $LOAR

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In this episode, we dive deep into India's booming stock market and digital economy with Yash from Stocktwits India. We explore the factors driving India's market surge, the impact of AI and semiconductors on global tech, and the shifting dynamics between India, China, and the US in the tech space.

Key topics covered:

• India's stock market boom and the factors driving it

• The rise of retail investors in India

• India's digital revolution and the impact of companies like Jio

• The competition between India and China in the tech space

• Semiconductor industry trends and their global impact

• The potential of AI and synthetic content

• Recent market trends in the US, including the performance of tech giants

• Climate change and its potential market impacts

Recorded live on Tuesday, October 8th

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hx57-ZSg2To8hhflFcdaLDLYgbaesyNlR4K-t2RFkPQ/edit#slide=id.g3096fa4265e_1_0

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(00:00) Introduction and banter

(01:58) Introducing Yash from Stocktwits India

(05:18) Overview of India's stock market boom

(13:50) The emerging internet market

(16:14) The impact of banning TikTok in India

(19:02) Life and trading in Mumbai

(21:15) Stocktwits India

(24:04) Discussion on Swiggy IPO and India's IPO trends

(30:30) Analysis of semiconductor industry trends

(39:39) Google's NotebookLM and AI developments

(43:54) Synthetic content

(45:38) Low volatility vs S&P500

(56:20) Nvidia vs S&P500

(57:27) WhatsApp's dominance in India

(01:02:10) Climate change and its market impacts

(01:05:44) Trends with No Friends: Tractor Supply

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Join us for a deep dive into market trends with special guest Jeff Macke. We explore China's market breakout, retail trends heading into the holiday season, and the surprising comeback of nuclear energy driven by AI. Plus, insights on consumer discretionary stocks, the "degenerate economy" index, and more. Key topics include:

• China's market resurgence and its implications for global markets

• Retail trends and holiday season outlook, featuring Dave & Buster's as a potential winner

• The unexpected revival of nuclear energy due to AI's massive power demands

• Consumer discretionary sector rotation and its significance in the current bull market

• The "degenerate economy" index and its components

• Overlooked industrial stocks making new highs

• Market breadth and global market trends

Recorded live on Tuesday, October 1st

Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11-zgjXf-kBSI0fFnbd5iHD-sadf6HMwLgBDhMjTeKuQ/edit#slide=id.g27fac37c9b6_0_1

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(00:00) Introduction and market overview

(00:33) Special guest: Jeff Mackey

(03:06) Discussion on China

(16:55) Retail market insights

(17:31) Dave and Buster's analysis

(28:36) Home Depot and holiday sales

(32:21) Supply chain disruptions and retail impact

(34:54) AI and the nuclear power revolution

(35:58) Energy demands and utility industry shifts

(39:57) Market trends and sector rotations

(48:08) Global market performance and divergences

(54:04) Emerging industrial stocks

(58:06) Degenerate economy and investment strategies

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Join Howard Lindzon and the Trends with Friends crew as they dissect the broadening bull market, China's comeback, Tesla's controversial valuation, and the exponential growth of AI. Featuring insights from Michael Parekh on Apple's AI strategy and Sam Altman's bold predictions for superintelligence.

Key topics covered:

• The broadening bull market and outperformance of previously lagging sectors

• China's market reversal and potential implications for global markets

• Apple's underappreciated AI strategy and new camera technology

• Tesla's valuation debate: technical strength vs fundamental concerns

• Sam Altman's predictions for superintelligence and OpenAI's massive funding round

• The importance of physical fitness for investors and entrepreneurs

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Recorded live on Tuesday, September 24th

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Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1geqpiyhGAw8m3unRhSCcLwumXbJsMxy8uXzq8WfmTUs/edit#slide=id.g2f2a51269e2_0_0

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(00:00) Introduction and Italy travel banter

(03:40) Join us at Stocktoberfest in Coronado, CA from October 20-22

(08:03) Bull market discussion

(12:56) Camera technology and Apple's AI strategy

(19:15) Meta's Ray-Ban collab

(22:04) China's market

(32:15) $QFIN hitting new 3-year highs

(34:18) $TSLA: Meme Stock or Market Leader?

(42:45) Sam Altman's AI predictions and OpenAI funding

(54:30) Trends with No Friends: DuPont

(57:50) The importance of physical fitness

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• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co

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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/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/