Confessions Of A Market Maker

Patrick T. Brown is a Ph. D. climate scientist — Duke, NASA, NOAA— and now Head of Climate Analytics at Interactive Brokers, where he prices temperature and climate contracts on ForecastEx. We come at weather markets from opposite ends: the trader scanning the books & the scientist who's helping to create them. We come to the same conclusion: the market is a best forecaster you can find. We di...

On episode 136 of Confessions of a Market Maker, Ray and JJ sit down with Domer — one of the most respected prediction market traders in the world. Domer has been a full-time political bettor since 2007. He's made nearly $4M trading on Polymarket and Kalshi, been covered by Bloomberg, and was featured on 60 Minutes. He started in poker, transitioned to politics, and has quietly built one of the mo...

In this episode of Confessions of a Market Maker, we sit down with Alex Temiz, known online as AT09, the co-founder of My Investing Club. Alex built his reputation shorting hype-driven overextended stocks, showcasing his trades publicly, and emphasizing discipline, process, and brutal honesty. Discussed in this episode: -The psychology behind short selling -What Alex looks for in his A+ set ups -T...

Soon to be featured in Jack Schwager’s "Market Wizards: The Next Generation", Phil Goedeker joins us for an in-depth conversation about the work ethic and mindset that has built him sustained success for 20+ years. From shorting parabolic small caps to options trading, Phil shares how he’s evolved over the years and what it takes to endure in the market. 🎙️ Topics we cover: – Risk management and c...

Scott Redler, professional trader, Chief Strategic Officer of T3 Live, and a fixture on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business , joins us to pull back the curtain on over 20 years of market experience. We get into the nitty-gritty of his trading style, from moving average frameworks and the “Red Dog Reversal” setup, to the significance of his morning routine. Scott also shares his take on the current m...

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley returns to break down crypto’s institutional evolution. From ETH entering corporate treasuries to the real impact of the newly passed GENIUS Act. We dig into stablecoins, market structure reform, what clients are asking Bitwise, and why this cycle feels different than the last. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies and Portfolio Manager at Bitwise. Jeff breaks down his Radical Portfolio Theory—a bold reimagining of traditional portfolio construction that challenges the long-standing 60/40 model. We dive into his macro framework, the role Bitcoin and other decentralized assets play in portfolio resilience, and how geopolitical and structural...

In this episode, we step inside the BDH—Patrick Wieland’s streaming headquarters—for a full-access tour of his world: elite trading setups, exotic cars, and even his full racing simulator. But it’s more than just flash. Patrick opens up about the real grind it took to become the #1 futures day trading streamer. We dive deep into his trading philosophy, mental game, and the uphill battle most trade...

On this episode of Confessions: Next Gen, AllxDayxRay sits down with one of our longest-standing room members Aubrey, aka “orb’rey.” Aubrey started out chasing opening range breakouts, but over the years, his game has matured into something deeper, more nuanced, and more personal. We talk trading philosophy, evolution, mistakes, process review, and why he’s still in the trenches after all this tim...

In this debut episode of Confessions: Next Gen, we sit down with Pierre—a spirited young trader who went from lighting up Zoom happy hours to landing a job at Apex Fintech as a risk analyst. Known for his aggressive trading style and larger-than-life personality, Pierre reflects on his early days in trading, what he learned from multiple blow ups, and how he earned his series 7 license. We dive in...

In this episode of Confessions of a Market Maker, Ray and JJ sit down with legendary real estate mogul and 10X entrepreneur Grant Cardone for an unfiltered conversation on wealth, risk, and navigating the shifting terrain of American business. From building a Bitcoin-backed real estate fund to his lifelong refusal to touch the stock market, Cardone shares how he thinks about control, cash flow, an...

Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood Markets. Prior to joining Robinhood, he oversaw the strategy and deployment of initiatives for Trading at TD Ameritrade, He also served as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee, which shaped the strategic focus of the organization. Our guest also focusing on teaching the next generation of investors and championed the creation of the TD Ameritrad...

US Investing Championship 2023 top performer with a gain of+103.5%. Currently leading this years 2024 competition with a whopping 409% as of date of recording. He’s a fundamental & Technical Analysis. Founder of Pristine Capital. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Andrew O’Connell. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andre...

Founder & CEO of Professional Capital Management. He has built and sold a number of successful businesses, while also investing in approximately 200 companies. He created and manages one of the largest independent financial media platforms in the world. Published author of the “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”. Confessions of a Market Maker Presents Anthony Pompliano ------------------------...

Founder of All Star Charts, a research platform for both professional and retail investors. He is one of the most widely followed technical analysts in the world. Earned his Chartered Market Technician designation (CMT) in 2008. Frequent speaker at top investing conferences and universities. Confessions of a Market Maker presents JC Parets ----------------------------------------------------------...

Twenty year trader and is featured often in major fintech outlets and aligned with many trading platforms -Benzinga Pro, Investors Business Daily, Metastock, MotiveWave, Trendspider, RocketScooter, PlaceYourTrades, TopstepTrader, and Traderade. Shes the president and CEO of TheTradingBook.com and the author of The Trading Book: A Complete Solution to Mastering Technical Systems and Trading Psychol...

Chief technology officer at Trade Ideas & consistent profitable systematic independent trader for 17 years. Confessions of a Market Maker present Dave Mabe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dave's Website: https://www.davemabe.com/ Dave on Twitter: https://x.com/davemabe?lang=en JJ on Twitter: https://x.com/vwaptr...

Trading full-time since 1999. He’s been a principal and head trader for RBC capital and Translucent Capital Management. Now he’s a retail trader trading weekly options on a strict technical basis. Founder of Shadowtrader.net. Confessions of a Market Maker presents Peter Reznicek. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http...

Piggybacking off of the newly launched equity breakdown series, JJ & Ray give a rundown of BTC on the chart, its origins and another notable tidbits. Fresh off of 11 spot ETF approvals, Billions of dollars have flowed into these Bitcoin spot ETFs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pas...

Former product manager at Facebook and Instagram. A graduate of Wharton and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Chief Executive Officer of Bitwise Asset Management and co-founder of the 5-year-old firm. Bitwise is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing crypto-specialist asset managers. The firm is known for launching the world’s first and largest crypto index fund and pioneering over a dozen...

JJ breaks down the company C4 Therapeutics (CCCC) fresh off its new deal with Merck. Drawing from his previous experience running deals, JJ informs the listeners on what to look out for if you plan to play this ticker or one similar. Looking past the catchy headlines, you'll learn to let the chart tell you the real story. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------...

A new series on Confessions of a Market Maker. JJ breaks down the company Harbor Custom Development (HCDI). Drawing from his previous experience running deals, JJ informs the listeners on what to look out for if you plan to play lower priced/ lower float stocks. Looking past the catchy headlines, you'll learn to let the chart tell you the real story. -----------------------------------------------...

Started his career in options and futures trading in 1983, as an independent Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), as well as a local independent trader at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). He served on the CBOE arbitration committee for over 10 years, ruling on disputes between traders and trading firms. Presently, he is the Co-Host tastylive with Tom Sosnoff on the tastyliv...

She has been involved in the financial markets for almost 17 years as a trader and investor. She takes a three dimensional view, based on technical, fundamental and relational analysis. This powerful approach, when combined with price action and candle patterns, has given her a deep and detailed knowledge of the forces that drive the financial markets. She's the author of several books including:...

Market update episode. JJ & Ray talk: current market, struggles and success's participants are experiencing, month end & quarter end trading---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any listener of this podcast that has the skills to pass an evaluation can become a prop trader fully funded by either APEX Trader or Topstep Funding. Our own...