Ep. 686 AI & DeFi: The Evolving Landscape for Retail Crypto Traders

Oct 28, 2025

In this discussion, Brian Huang, co-founder of Glider and a former finance professional, shares insights on the automation of DeFi for retail investors. He explains how Glider simplifies the complex world of cryptocurrency trading by allowing users to build custom ETFs without technical knowledge. Huang emphasizes the importance of AI in trading ideas while cautioning against relying on it for execution. The conversation also tackles the regulatory landscape and highlights Glider's unique advantages over traditional ETFs, including zero fees and ownership of underlying assets.

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ANECDOTE

Early Bitcoin Classroom Experiment

Brian Huang first touched Bitcoin when MIT gave students a third of a BTC in 2014 and he sold it at ~$300.
He later reflected that selling felt like a small win then but would have been far more valuable today.

INSIGHT

Owning Underlyings Matters

Glider emphasizes owning underlying assets instead of synthetic ETFs to retain staking, lending, and governance rights.
Owning underlying tokens unlocks yield, airdrops, voting, and tax optimization unavailable in traditional ETFs.

ADVICE

Build Portfolios With No Code

Use Glider's no-code builder to create market-cap or custom-weighted portfolios by typing tokens and selecting weighting.
Remember you still own the underlying assets and can earn yield by lending them on-chain.

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