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 DOM and order flow as context rather than a crutch, and why patience and psychology matter more than theory. We also discuss building confluence, managing risk, compounding small edges, Hyperliquid and on-chain perps, journaling techniques, mentoring newer traders, and...

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 covers major 2025 milestones, including a rebrand, podcast launch, a new Go + JavaScript execution engine that enables offline algos, and the evolution toward complex order baskets. We also explore prediction markets, Smart Hedge tooling, advanced order types like VW...

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 Lisbon, discuss why most of his profits come from Bitcoin perps, and break down seasonality, ETH’s failed hedge narrative, and the current state of on-chain perp DEXs versus CEXs. The conversation closes with thoughts on today...

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 inefficiencies, managing drawdowns with data, and knowing when to step back. He demystifies order flow, explains his work on Exo Charts, and breaks down execution nuances like limit scaling and patient entries. The conversation closes with trading ps...

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 framework. XO dives deep into psychology, recovering from tilt, building routines, dynamic risk sizing, and adding to winners. The discussion also covers strategy creation, volatility regimes, using LLMs for coding advantage, and journaling as a tool for longevity...

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 “tech that actually matters.” The conversation explores learning to sell, avoiding CT sentiment traps, timeline curation, balancing work with trading, on-chain experiments, missed airdrops, public sales, and views on the current cycle - from...

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, recently acquired by Kraken, explaining prop-firm mechanics and risk management. The conversation closes with reflections on burnout, lifestyle balance, and why building sustainable habits matters more than chasing constant action.

00:00 Intro, Adam’s background, first expo...

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 health, and his personal story of redemption - ending with reflections on the future of systematic trading, vault design, and finding peace beyond success.

00:00 Intro, Scott’s background in TradFi, pivot to crypto in 2019, and early DeFi summer success 

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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, managing risk, and lessons from major drawdowns - ending with insights on protecting capital, holding winners, and embracing positive tails.

00:00 Intro, Nick’s background, early exposure to markets and discovering crypto

06:05 Discovering DOM scalping, order book focus, and earl...

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 meta - ending with insights on adaptability, letting go of old bags, and staying sharp in changing markets.

00:00:00 Intro, Ponzi’s background, getting into crypto and early trading years

00:06:08 Big wins and losses - Rollbit, Trader Jo...

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 Extended apart - closing with thoughts on sustainable growth, token plans, and the future of decentralized trading.

00:00 Intro, Ruslan’s background, founding Extended, and vision for a self-custody exchange

06:11 Leaving Revolut to build independently, benefits of a small agil...

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 managing size, staying sharp, and building long-term freedom through trading.

00:00:00 Intro, Heart’s background, getting into crypto and the early DeFi boom

00:04:38 From on-chain degening to perps, first bear market, lessons and mi...

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 scenarios — ending with insights on building edge, balancing discretion and quant, and leveraging the right tools.

00:00:00 Intro, V’s background, starting to trade during the 2021–22 bear market

00:05:09 Macro traders, positioning vs prediction, VAR shocks, applying macro to trading

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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.

00:00:00 Intro, Doc’s path from medicine to trading, early obsession during the bear market

00:13:21 Tennis mindset applied to trading, discipline, handling losses and setbacks

00:26:36 Transition from trend trading to intraday mean reversion, adapting to...

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.

00:00 Background, getting into crypto, early mistakes and lessons

07:00 Bull & Bear experiences, learning risk management, Luna, FTX

10:30 Moving into HFT, latency/arb focus, division of engineering vs strategy 

18:06 Trading strategies, mean reversion, orderflow 

23:00 When scalps become swings; liquidation lines, trench sizing; avoid true bagholding

27:00 From years lurking to posting himself, Bunker/mentors, how he filters real sign...

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.  

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0:00 Marusha background, move into crypto, gaming connection, first mentor 

06:56 Early trading experiences, bullrun luck, burnout, taking a break to study options and algo trading 

12:31 Joining Discord & Crypto Twitter, learning from criticism, evolution of CT cu...

In this episode we sit down with Flood to trace his crypto journey. From early gaming days to navigating major setbacks, he shares insights on developing trading discipline, building successful products, and maintaining perspective during both wins and losses. The discussion covers community building in crypto, the evolution of trading platforms, and practical philosophy on risk-taking and capital allocation. Raw perspectives on what it takes to succeed long-term in volatile markets and life lessons learned along the way.

0:00 Introduction, path into trading, gaming & poker lessons, life as a trade 

8:10 Major downswings, FTX collapse, handling setbacks 

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.

0:00 Getting started in crypto and trading, gaming history and transferable skills, taking accountability

15:30 Learnings and being humbled, FTX

21:40 Development of trading strategy, mental aspects, system building, trend trading

35:50 Doing something else? Lifestyle changes, what...