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Meme-Driven Markets: Robinhood and the Rise of Meme Coins
This chapter examines Robinhood's emergence as a trading platform popular with younger investors drawn by the excitement of cryptocurrency and meme culture. It discusses the simplification of investing and its implications, including both its empowering effects and the potential risks of uninformed trading. Additionally, the chapter explores the interplay between political figures, social media dynamics, and the evolving identity within communities surrounding meme coins and Wall Street Bets.