Insilico Terminal Podcast
Insilico Terminal
Dive into the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading with the Insilico Terminal Podcast, the ultimate audio companion for traders of all levels. Hosted by the team behind Insilico Terminal - the high-performance, user-friendly platform. We bring you expert insights, market analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the crypto trenches.Each episode features in-depth discussions on trading-strategies, execution tips, emerging trends in crypto, and exclusive interviews with top traders, builders, and industry innovators. Tune in for actionable advice, real-time market breakdowns, and the latest updates on Terminal's advanced features.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 60min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 17 - Mazino
Discover Mazino's transformation from a crypto novice in 2017 to a disciplined, profitable trader. He emphasizes the power of simplicity, cutting leverage, and journaling to refine his trading strategies. The fascinating shift from swing trading to the fast-paced world of scalping is explored, along with insights on managing risks and executing quick trades. Mazino highlights the importance of patience and psychology over theory in trading success, while also sharing his wealth of knowledge through mentorship and education.
Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 16 - Denis, CEO of Insilico Terminal
The conversation dives into the evolution of a developer to CEO, highlighting trading strategies that favor spot positions and the careful avoidance of AI-written code to ensure reliability. Key 2025 milestones include an exciting rebrand, a podcast launch, and a new execution engine that supports offline algorithms. They also explore sophisticated order types like VWAPs and Icebergs, discuss the potential for mobile-first execution platforms, and touch on the unique challenges of prediction markets and custom VIP features tailored for high-volume traders.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 15 - Satsdart
This conversation dives into one trader's fascinating journey from discovering Bitcoin during COVID to enduring the chaos of the May 2021 market wipeout. He discusses the importance of strict Excel tracking for rebuilding discipline and how public trading posts shifted from community to extraction. Insights include navigating the FTX collapse, the profitability of Bitcoin perps, and the limitations of ETH as a hedge. The discussion also touches on the competition between on-chain DEXs and centralized exchanges, alongside reflections on staying grounded in today's turbulent market.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 14 - Luckshury
Explore the journey from accounting to trading, emphasizing how early luck paved the way for structured systems. Discover the benefits of specializing in Bitcoin and mastering its fragmented market. Learn about exploiting behavioral inefficiencies in trading, managing drawdowns through data, and the importance of discipline. Delve into execution tactics like limit scaling versus market chasing, and uncover common mistakes traders make. Wrap up with insights on sustainable growth and achieving long-term goals in trading.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 41min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 13 - TraderXO
Trader XO shares his transformative journey through trading, revealing how he transitioned from banking to trading during the 2017 bull run and faced the harsh realities of 2018. He discusses the staggering 90% trader failure rate, emphasizing the importance of risk management and embracing market uncertainty. The conversation dives into defining trading edge and expectancy, as well as the psychological aspects of managing emotions and recovery from losses. Insights into a structured 6-pillar framework, strategy creation, and leveraging technology like LLMs for an edge add depth to this compelling talk.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 55min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 12 - Avgreplyguy
Joining the conversation is Average Reply Guy, a seasoned crypto trader and Crypto Twitter fixture. He shares insights from his trading journey starting in 2016 to navigating the 2021 cycle more strategically. Topics include his long-term swing trading style, the significance of narratives in trading, and a deep dive into Solana's potential. He emphasizes the importance of taking profits and avoiding echo chambers while balancing a job with trading. The discussion also touches on missed airdrops, on-chain experiments, and thoughts on the current market cycle, including late-stage signals.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 11 - Abetrade
Adam, known as Abetrade, is an experienced trader and Head of Trading at Breakout, a firm recently acquired by Kraken. He shares his journey from early binary options scams to trading German bonds and Bitcoin derivatives. Adam discusses transitioning from short-term scalping to longer-term swing strategies and the importance of using options for risk management. He emphasizes the significance of lifestyle balance, sustainable habits, and how prop firms provide traders with leverage while warning about associated risks.
Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 17min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 10 - Scott Phillips
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.
Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 9min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 9 - Nikalgo
Nick Algo, a cryptocurrency trader and co-founder of Spreadfighter, shares his fascinating journey into the trading world. He discusses DOM scalping and his unique approach to order-book trading, unraveling breakout vs. knife-catching setups. Nick reflects on his transition to algorithmic trading, offering insights on building an algo fund during volatile markets. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and lessons learned from significant drawdowns, all while highlighting strategies for protecting capital and holding on to winning positions.
Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 11min
Insilico Terminal Podcast Episode 8 - Ponzi Maxi
Ponzi Maxi, a cryptocurrency trader and member of Spartan Group’s liquid fund, shares his journey through the crypto world, revealing lessons from significant wins and painful losses. He discusses the transition to perps trading and the psychology behind it, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in trading. Ponzi reflects on missed opportunities during the Hyperliquid airdrop phase and offers insights on adapting strategies in a fast-changing market. Tune in for trading tips and advice on letting go of underperforming assets!
