Insilico Terminal Podcast

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 D...

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 co...

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...

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 ineff...

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 framew...

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...

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, recent...

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 hea...

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, mana...

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 m...

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 Ext...

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 manag...

In this episode, V discusses developing as a trader through the 2021–22 bear market and how a macro framework shapes his approach. He breaks down positioning vs prediction, interest rate differentials, and carry trades, while exploring how macro conviction translates into intraday execution. The conversation covers narratives, data, Fed policy, crypto rotations, and possible next bear market scena...

In this episode, Doc shares his journey from medicine to trading, how discipline from tennis shaped his approach, and the evolution of his strategies from trend trading to intraday mean reversion. He dives into mentors, CT culture, execution with Insilico Terminal, on-chain opportunities, work-life balance, and his long-term outlook on markets and trading as both a craft and a lifestyle. Insliico...

Alucard shares his journey from early mistakes and risk lessons through bull & bear markets, into HFT, orderflow, and mean reversion strategies—plus insights on DEX growth, delta-neutral yields, and advice for newcomers. Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 3 - Alucard  00:00 Background, getting into crypto, early mistakes and lessons 07:00 Bull & Bear experiences, learning risk manageme...

This episode follows Marusha’s journey from gaming into crypto, exploring her early trading wins, burnout, and return with a deeper focus on options and algorithmic strategies. We dive into CT culture, on-chain perps vs. options, Hyperliquid, pump.fun, and the love/hate relationship traders have with the market.   Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 2 - Marusha  0:00 Marusha background, mo...

In this episode with Pierre Crypto we cover getting started in crypto, lessons from FTX, building trading strategies and systems, and the mindset needed to stay consistent. We also discuss lifestyle changes, the evolution of Crypto Twitter, execution in trading, and wrap up with thoughts on Hyperliquid, airdrops, and the future of CEX/DEX. Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 1 - Pierre Crypto ...