Insilico Terminal Podcast Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 10 - Scott Phillips
Nov 13, 2025
Scott Phillips, a professional algorithmic trader who transitioned from traditional finance to crypto in 2019, shares his intriguing journey through the DeFi landscape. He discusses the psychological aspects of trend-following, the efficiency found in simpler trading systems, and the criticality of managing burnout and mental health. Scott also reflects on his past, detailing his redemption story after prison, and dives into the dynamics of trading in memecoins and smaller exchanges. He offers insights on future trends in systematic trading and the importance of community in the crypto space.
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From TradFi To DeFi Breakthrough
- Scott Phillips pivoted from TradFi to crypto in 2019 and hit a life-changing win during DeFi summer.
- He then started a business building DeFi hedge fund infrastructure with partners on Hyperliquid.
Join Good Trading Groups
- Join the best group chats and be useful so experienced traders will share ideas.
- Be likable and contribute before expecting to receive alpha.
Momentum Dominates When Off‑Ramps Are Weak
- Crypto lacks traditional valuation and off-ramps, so momentum effects amplify and persist.
- That creates strong, persistent trends compared with TradFi, offering exploitable edges.
