Episode 85
E85: Shkreli vs Quantum Computing | A Pro Trader's Guide to Cutting Losses
24 June 2025
🍕 Pentagon Pizza Index: Reading Geopolitical Tea Leaves - Ever noticed takeout orders spike near the Pentagon before major crises? Sometimes unconventional data points can provide valuable market sentiment insights 🧬 Martin Shkreli's Quantum Computing Crusade - The controversial pharma entrepreneur turned quantum computing bear makes his case for why the sector is a massive bubble. We dissect his debate performance and whether his "never ever" stance goes too far ⚡ EOS Energy Options Strategy Deep Dive - Krzysztof breaks down his sophisticated options play on EOS after the stock's 40% crash, using standard deviation calculations and long-dated LEAPs to maximize leverage while managing risk 📃 Immigration Policy Reality Check - Luke explains why he sold Remitly after Trump's immigration promises didn't materialize as expected $RELY 🎰 The Psychology of Cutting Losses - Poker lessons applied to investing: why folding a position (even at a loss) often separates beginners from pros, and how price anchoring can destroy portfolios 🌴 Thank you for supporting Wall Street Wildlife on Patreon! 💵 Your support helps us continue bringing you valuable insights and market analysis
Segments: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Pentagon Pizza Index: Food Orders Predict Crises 08:45 Open Source Intelligence and Flight Tracking 12:12 Technical Analysis: Valid Tool or Voodoo? 15:57 Martin Shkreli: The Quantum Computing Bear 25:00 Gartner Hype Cycle and Quantum Bubble Dynamics 27:59 Shkreli's Character and Investment Credibility 32:37 Quantum Computing Short Strategies 33:01 EOS Energy Options Play Breakdown $EOSE 41:02 Options Strategy: Standard Deviation and LEAPs 45:25 Immigration Policy and Remitly Exit $RELY 48:57 Poker Psychology: Folding Winners and Cutting Losses
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