Alfalfa Podcast

Why This Failing Liquor Chain Is The Hottest Stock On The Market | Ep. 249

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Jul 17, 2025
The hosts recount their wild origin stories, from a $1.5M poker win to a PR battle with Zuckerberg. They dive into the world of cryptocurrency, discussing Ethereum's potential to soar amidst market volatility and exciting trading strategies. The rise of AI companions takes center stage, with playful innovations like a Tony Robbins twin. Tensions in a struggling liquor chain illustrate the chaotic nature of speculative investments. And humorously, astrology’s impact on market predictions adds a whimsical twist to their financial insights.
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Buying Failing Companies as Shells

  • Robert Leshner bought a controlling stake in a failing liquor company to transform it via DeFi strategies.
  • Buying failed public companies as shells offers a cheaper route than IPOs to launch asset-backed treasury companies.
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Ethereum Treasury Flywheel Explained

  • Ethereum treasury companies create a flywheel by issuing shares to buy more ETH, pushing price higher.
  • This cycle relies on ongoing capital and volatility to sustain premiums above net asset value.
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Gamma Squeeze Drives Stock Up

  • Options market makers holding short calls create a gamma squeeze when stock prices rise near strike prices.
  • Market makers must buy shares to hedge, potentially accelerating stock price surges, as seen with SBET.
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