Bullish Banter

Bullish Banter by FXPesa

Put on your best business suit and join us for Bullish Banter, the podcast for financial markets aficionados hosted by FXPesa! We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news, trends, and strategies that can help make your trades flourish. Join us every week as we dig deep into the markets and uncover insights to help you achieve financial success.

  1. 7 MAR

    The KPC IPO Debate, the NSE Boom & the Future of Crypto in Kenya

    Rufas Kamau and Jesse Ogolla unpack what is happening across Kenyan and global markets alongside a panel of experienced industry practitioners. The conversation features Saruni Maina, Regional Operations Lead at Binance Africa, Anthony Kiambati, Senior Dealer in Global Markets at Faida Investment Bank, and Gichuki Kahome, financial educator and wealth building advocate. Together they examine some of the most important developments shaping Kenyan capital markets today, beginning with the proposed listing of Kenya Pipeline Company.The episode opens with a deep dive into the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO and the debate surrounding its valuation. The panel explores whether the pricing reflects the company’s long term strategic dominance within Kenya’s energy infrastructure or if investor optimism may be running ahead of fundamentals. Comparisons with listed utilities such as Kenya Power and KenGen raise broader questions around valuation multiples, dividend expectations, and how sentiment continues to shape activity on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.The discussion then zooms out to the broader equities market in Kenya. After a prolonged bear cycle, the NSE has staged a notable rebound and is increasingly being recognized as one of Sub Saharan Africa’s stronger performing markets. The panel examines the structural forces driving this shift including declining interest rates, rising retail participation, and the growing role of digital platforms that are expanding access to capital markets.On the digital assets front, the conversation explores Kenya’s evolving regulatory environment and what clearer frameworks could mean for banks, fund managers, and retail investors. The panel discusses institutional demand for exposure to Bitcoin, the difference between self custody and exchange custody, and how exchange traded funds are increasingly becoming compliant vehicles for traditional capital entering crypto markets. Global examples such as Nvidia are also referenced to illustrate how markets price innovation and growth.The episode concludes with a practical discussion around portfolio construction in today’s macro environment. How should investors think about balancing equities, bonds, and crypto exposure. Are institutions quietly accumulating while retail investors chase momentum. And what does disciplined risk management look like in markets increasingly influenced by both data and investor psychology.This conversation blends fundamentals, regulation, quantitative thinking, and behavioural finance to provide a clear view of where markets stand today and how investors can position themselves intelligently.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa : https://shorturl.at/gFncgJoin the Bullish Banter Telegram community: https://shorturl.at/QxsODWant to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://shorturl.at/Azmn3

    1h 25m

  2. 20 FEB

    Kenya and Africa’s Crypto Adoption Shift | Saruni Maina

    Crypto adoption in Africa is evolving fast and Kenya is leading the shift from speculation to real-world utility.In this episode of Bullish Banter, Jesse and Rufas sit down with Saruni Maina, Regional Operations Lead at Binance Africa, to unpack what is really happening across African crypto markets. From stablecoin adoption and regulatory frameworks to education, infrastructure, and institutional interest. This conversation explores why the next phase of crypto growth will be driven by utility, trust, and accessibility.For educational purposes only, Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa : https://shorturl.at/gFncgJoin the Bullish Banter Telegram community: https://shorturl.at/QxsODWant to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://shorturl.at/Azmn3-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    58 min

  3. 13 FEB

    Inside Kenya’s Macro Shift

    In this episode of Bullish Banter, Jesse and Rufas sits down with economic analyst Johnson Nderi for a deep dive into Kenyan and global macroeconomics. The conversation explores how fiscal and monetary policy shape real economic outcomes, why Kenya’s diversified economy continues to show resilience, and what current currency dynamics mean for investors and businesses.From the stabilization of the Kenyan shilling to the implications of a weakening US dollar, the discussion unpacks how global forces intersect with local policy decisions. The episode examines banking sector consolidation, the growing competition from money market funds and SACCOs, and the evolving role of financial infrastructure such as Safaricom and M Pesa within Kenya’s economic system. **We do not provide investment advice or management services. Any analysis, opinion, commentary or research-based material on our Bullish episodes is for information and educational purposes only and is not, under any circumstances, intended to be an offer, recommendation, advice or solicitation to buy or sell. ------------------------------------------Exciting Bullish Banter event coming up! Register now: https://events.fxpesa.com/seminar-real-capital-vs-prop-firms-21st-february-2026 Ready to trade? Join FXPesa : https://shorturl.at/gFncg Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: https://shorturl.at/QxsOD Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://shorturl.at/Azmn3

    1h 2m

  4. 5 FEB

    Why Markets Are Moving on Politics Not Charts

    Markets did not move on charts alone this week. They moved on politics, speeches and power. From a weak open across US indices to a sharp midweek reversal triggered by Trump’s Davos comments, this episode breaks down how political influence continues to dictate short term and medium term market direction. We unpack the ongoing sell America trade as bond yields rise despite strong equity performance, what central bank buying means for gold’s long term bull case, and why silver’s explosive move is being driven by industrial demand rather than speculation. The conversation also zooms out to geopolitics and economic warfare, from rare earth minerals and EV dominance to trade tariffs that shock markets before quietly fading into reversals. Closer to home, we discuss developments in Kenya’s capital markets, banking sector consolidation, and why foreign bank entry could reshape liquidity and currency stability. This episode is a reminder that traders who ignore politics, central banks and global liquidity are trading blind. For educational purposes only, Not financial advice.

    38 min

  5. 30 JAN

    From $5 to Full-Time Trader -Eric Mutune

    Description - How does a university student with just $5, no mentorship, and zero trading experience turn into a profitable full-time trader in under six years? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Mutune, a self-taught trader who built his career from scratch, navigating market volatility, psychological hurdles, and real-world risk. Eric’s journey begins at Chuka University studying Actuarial Science. Inspired by a classmate living a “baller-like” lifestyle through trading, he deposited $5 and made his first trade on GBP/JPY, turning a tiny investment into early profits. What followed was years of trial and error, demo accounts, account blow-ups, and relentless learning through peers and YouTube.                                                                                                                                           *For educational purposes only, Not financial advice.*

    48 min

  6. 23 JAN

    Which market is the easiest to master: Forex, Crypto or Indices?

    This episode brings four asset classes into direct confrontation as experienced traders : Rufas Kamau, Ahmed Abdi, Jesse Ogola and George FX mastery debate indices, forex, commodities, and crypto with brutal honesty about risk, volatility, and reward. The conversation strips away hype to expose why indices favor stability and long-term compounding, forex rewards structure and disciplined consistency, commodities respond to real world supply shocks and geopolitics, and crypto delivers unmatched upside paired with equally extreme downside. From ownership and regulation to ease of entry, survivability, and the illusion of overnight wealth, the debate challenges common trading biases and forces a reassessment of what it truly means to master a market, concluding that success depends less on the asset class and more on education, risk management, and alignment with one’s goals and risk tolerance

    33 min

  7. 16 JAN

    2026 Market Outlook: Gold, Bitcoin, AI & What Traders Are Watching

    What could shape the markets in 2026? In this New Year edition of Bullish Banter, Rufas and Jesse sit with Chris Dominic to unpack the major themes traders and investors are watching as the year begins, from shifting interest rate expectations and global risk headlines to the roles of gold, Bitcoin, AI infrastructure, and capital flows. The conversation explores global market performance following 2025, commodities and metals, crypto adoption and regulation, Kenya’s markets and retail participation, and why understanding economic cycles matters more than chasing predictions. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

    57 min

  8. 05/12/2025

    How DunTech Turned Crypto Setbacks Into Forex Lessons

    In this Bullish Banter, Jesse and Rufas sit down with Dun, a Kenyan trader who began his journey in 2018 as a self-taught crypto enthusiast before transitioning into full-time forex trading and building multiple income streams. DunTech shares how early wins and challenging losses in leveraged Ethereum positions shaped his growth as a trader, and why forex currencies eventually became his preferred market over gold and crypto. He explains the role of fundamentals beyond the usual Non-Farm Payroll (NFP)/Consumer Price Index (CPI) headlines, the power of journaling every trade, and why many traders experience challenges in December due to widened spreads and low liquidity. The conversation also explores Kenya’s evolving trading landscape, DunTech views on prop firms, his cautious use of bots and Expert Advisors (EAs), and how he balances swing trading with running tech, electronics, livestreaming, and clothing businesses.   **We do not provide investment advice or management services. Any analysis, opinion, commentary or research-based material on our Bullish episodes is for information and educational purposes only and is not, under any circumstances, intended to be an offer, recommendation, advice or solicitation to buy or sell.

    43 min
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Put on your best business suit and join us for Bullish Banter, the podcast for financial markets aficionados hosted by FXPesa! We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news, trends, and strategies that can help make your trades flourish. Join us every week as we dig deep into the markets and uncover insights to help you achieve financial success.

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  • Creator
    Bullish Banter by FXPesa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Bullish Banter by FXPesa
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