The Pomp Podcast

Neil McDonald is the CEO of Moomoo US and a former executive at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Citadel. In this conversation, we break down how retail investing has evolved—from access and information to powerful tools and AI that are leveling the playing field with Wall Street. We also discuss crypto, tokenized stocks, and what the future of investing looks like.
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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Why Moomoo is growing so fast
4:38 - How trading tools changed everything & why most traders fail 
9:28 - AI & the future of trading
12:31 - Stocks vs crypto on the platform
14:12 - Tokenized stocks explained
18:33 - Options trading & retail behavior
22:30 - Career lessons from working on Wall Street 
24:35 - Building a fintech in a regulated world
26:30 - How retail investors are evolving
28:07 - Risk management on Wall Street vs retail
30:20 - Biggest challenges ahead

Anthony Pompliano and John Pompliano break down what’s really happening with bitcoin and the macro environment, covering inflation, AI-driven deflation, and Wall Street’s growing push into bitcoin through ETFs. They also discuss why bitcoin has held up during global conflict and why its scarcity could make it a long-term winner.
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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Bitcoin back above $75,000 & inflation outlook
10:42 - Stock market having one of its best years? 
14:56 - How will assets perform rest of the year? 
19:16 - AI impact on jobs 
25:11 - There is a Wall Street war for bitcoin

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down what’s really going on in the market right now—from AI-driven disruption and rising inflation to why money is rotating into commodities and semiconductors. We also get into why bitcoin could be setting up for a bigger move as the macro environment continues to shift.
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Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.
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0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Iran war, markets & current outlook
3:22 - AI vs software (what’s the difference?)
5:43 - Who is actually using AI today?
9:10 - Who gets access to powerful AI models?
15:16 - Where are the investment opportunities?
19:38 - Large caps vs small caps
23:09 - Inflation vs deflation (what actually matters?)
29:27 - Bitcoin setup & macro conditions
37:37 - Why bitcoin wins in multiple scenarios
41:31 - Bitcoin volatility & cycle timing
44:34 - Dollar weakness & global shifts
46:31 - Future outlook for AI, bitcoin, & markets

Arthur Hayes is the CIO of Maelstrom and co-founder of BitMEX. In this conversation, we break down what’s really happening in the global economy—from the Iran conflict and oil prices to the push and pull between inflation and deflation. We also get into bitcoin’s role in all of this, how AI is reshaping the labor market, and where he sees the biggest opportunities in crypto, from decentralized exchanges to prediction markets and privacy coins.

Follow Arthur Hayes:
IG - https://www.instagram.com/cryptohayes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes-b493b42/
Substack - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/
Web: https://www.cryptohayes.com
X - https://x.com/cryptohayes

Check out the Maelstrom Fund:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maelstromfund
Web - https://www.maelstrom.fund
X - https://x.com/maelstromfund

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Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I’m compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.
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Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.
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0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Iran war & oil market reaction
5:30 - Inflation vs deflation breakdown
7:42 - Why the Fed will always print money
9:08 - Gold vs bitcoin & global trade shift
14:20 - Arthur Hayes portfolio strategy
17:54 - Hyperliquid & the future of trading
24:20 - Insider trading should be legal?
27:59 - Why bitcoin doesn’t need institutions
32:09 - Zcash & privacy in crypto
35:23 - What Arthur is bearish on in crypto
40:30 - How big Hyperliquid can get
42:24 - Will prediction markets be successful?
46:45 - Final market outlook

Anthony Pompliano explains why bitcoin is holding strong while stocks, bonds, and gold decline amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. He breaks down ETF demand, long-term holder accumulation, and why bitcoin continues to benefit from global liquidity and money printing, while addressing common risks and criticisms.
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Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.
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0:00 - Long-term holders buying
1:09 - Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF
2:05 - Why bitcoin is up during crisis
5:44 - “Here is where you buy?” 
7:23 - Reasons why bitcoin will win
11:32 - Is quantum a risk?
13:10 - Bitcoin hater says it’s going to zero
16:55 - Bitcoin long-term conviction