How to NOT Blow Up Your Account | Ep. 35

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*About the episode:* 📉📈

In this week's conversation, Stephen and Eric explore the current landscape of Bitcoin, MicroStrategy's preferred equity, and how AI is reshaping traditional consulting models at firms like Accenture. They break down practical approaches to leverage, options trading, and risk management that actually work in today's volatile market. The discussion dives into why understanding your risk exposure is more important than chasing gains, with Stephen sharing his adaptation of Stan Druckenmiller's philosophy: "Rule number one is to think about the downside first." Whether you're curious about the upcoming March OPEX, looking for insights on pair trading strategies, or want to improve your trading psychology, this episode offers straightforward analysis without the hype. Perfect for traders who want substance over noise and practical wisdom you can apply to your own investment decisions.

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*Timestamps:*

🎙️ 0:00 - Introduction and Market Overview
✋ 0:45 - Discussing "Window of Strength" Leading to March OPEX
💰 1:48 - Buying the "Lag Seven" Stocks on 20% Dips
🔄 2:31 - Current Portfolio: "Stonk Light, Cash Heavy"
📈 4:02 - Bitcoin's Bullish Setup and Price Action Analysis
📊 7:50 - Bitcoin's Potential Bottom: "Mr. Mid Range" at 70-73K
💎 10:19 - Deep Dive on MicroStrategy's Preferred Stock (STRK)
📋 13:00 - Understanding Preferred Stock Mechanics and Risks
🔍 16:17 - Analyzing Martin Shkreli's Short Thesis on Accenture (ACN)
🤖 19:51 - How AI Could Disrupt the Consulting Business Model
💼 22:03 - Potential Margin Compression in Traditional Consulting
📉 25:25 - Technical Analysis of Accenture's Chart
📊 29:13 - ACN vs NASDAQ Pair Trade Analysis
🧮 33:09 - The Mathematics of Pair Trading and Beta Considerations
🔄 34:43 - Options Strategies for Shorting
📈 41:32 - Stan Druckenmiller's Approach to Position Entry
🔎 43:55 - AI's Role in Creative Destruction and Market Analysis
⚠️ 46:52 - The Importance of Risk Management: "Think About the Downside First"
⚖️ 50:51 - The Dangers of Naked Option Selling
💰 53:07 - The Psychology of Selling Premium
📊 58:50 - Basic Risk Management Steps for Traders
🧮 1:00:19 - Using Trading View's Position Size Tool
📉 1:01:53 - The Mathematics of Loss Recovery
🔚 1:05:18 - Wrap-up and Resources

*Disclaimer: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed are personal. Cryptocurrency and trading involve significant risk, and you can lose your entire investment. Do your own research, trade responsibly, and may the lines be with you.*

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