In this episode of Market Misfits, host Joe Pokrzywa sits down with Alec “Smiddy” Smidt to dive into his incredible trading journey. From early struggles in Forex and crypto, losing 30 Bitcoin in a brutal liquidation, to now managing a $25M+ trading book, Smiddy shares the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons from the markets. They discuss key trades, risk management, navigating volatile markets, and the mindset shifts that took him from financial devastation to trading success. Plus, an inside look at how he works with a high net worth client, managing risk, and making strategic plays in equities, futures, and gold.
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