TraderMerlin

Merlin Rothfeld
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A live daily podcast covering nearly every aspect of the financial markets. My guests and I cover stocks, futures, forex, cryptocurrency, real estate, long term investing and much more! Join us live on youtube at 2pm daily!

  1. 14H AGO

    What Are Predictive Markets? - 02/11/26

    Prediction markets are exploding in popularity—but most people still don't understand how they actually work. In today's episode, we break down the surge in predictive markets, what they are, how they function, and the big questions traders are asking: Are prediction markets legal? How do they differ from traditional markets? And what risks do they carry for you as a participant? We'll cut through the hype and explain the mechanics behind event-based trading, how pricing reflects probability, and why regulators are paying closer attention. Whether you're looking at political prediction markets, economic-event contracts, or blockchain-based platforms, you need to understand the structure before you risk capital. I'll also answer several viewer questions—including a (slightly delayed!) response to Ed in San Jose about my recent Tesla trade and what was going through my mind during that position. If you're curious about alternative markets and evolving financial structures, this episode is a must-listen. Listen now: 👉 What Are Predictive Markets? Inside the episode: How prediction markets actually work Are predictive markets legal in the U.S.? Risks and regulatory considerations How probabilities get priced into contracts Viewer Q&A, including Tesla trade follow-up Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show.   #TraderMerlin #PredictiveMarkets #PredictionMarkets #EventContracts #FinancialMarkets #MarketStructure #IsItLegal #RiskManagement #Tesla #Kalshi #Polymarkets #PredictIt #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #DigitalAssets #FinancialEducation #TraderEducation #Speculation #MarketOutlook Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview

    52 min

  2. 1D AGO

    At What Point Should Someone Admit Trading Isn't for Them? - 02/10/26

    This is one of the hardest—and most important—questions a trader can ask. In today's episode, we tackle a viewer's candid question about struggling with trading and whether there comes a point where you should keep pushing forward… or step away. Is trading really for everyone? Are losses a rite of passage—or a signal you're forcing the wrong path? I'll share my unfiltered thoughts and real experiences, talk about the difference between temporary struggle and structural mismatch, and explain how to evaluate yourself honestly—without ego, guilt, or desperation driving the decision. We'll also zoom out and look at the current broad market action, because context matters. Some environments punish even good traders, and knowing that difference can change everything. This episode isn't about quitting. It's about choosing the right way to win. Listen now: 👉 At What Point Should Someone Admit Trading Isn't for Them? Inside the episode: Is trading actually for everyone? How to tell the difference between learning pain and real incompatibility When persistence helps—and when it hurts Emotional traps that keep traders stuck Broad market conditions and why timing matters Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for future TraderMerlin shows.   #TraderMerlin #TradingPsychology #IsTradingForEveryone #TraderMindset #TradingStruggles #RiskManagement #TraderDiscipline #EmotionalTrading #StockMarket #MarketVolatility #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #TraderEducation #FinancialEducation #TradingReality #TradingCareer #MarketOutlook Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview -

    54 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Revenge Trading Ruin- 02/09/26

    One bad trade can hurt. Revenge trading can end your career. In today's episode, we tackle a powerful viewer question about revenge trading—why it happens, how it sneaks into even experienced traders' decision-making, and why it's one of the fastest ways to blow up an account. I'll share personal experiences from my own trading journey and walk through a real trade sequence that completely destroyed a trader's account, step by step. This isn't about shaming mistakes—it's about understanding the psychology behind them and building rules that stop emotion from hijacking your process. We'll also zoom out and assess the current market landscape, highlighting where real trading opportunities exist and where traders are most likely to get themselves into trouble. If you've ever felt the urge to "get it back," this episode is for you. Listen now: 👉 Revenge Trading Ruin Inside the episode: What revenge trading really is (and why it's so dangerous) The mental triggers that lead to destructive behavior A real-world account blowup: what went wrong How to create rules that protect you from yourself Current market conditions and where smart opportunities exist Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show. #TraderMerlin #RevengeTrading #TradingPsychology #RiskManagement #BlownAccount #TradingMistakes #TraderMindset #Discipline #StockMarket #FuturesTrading #OptionsTrading #MarketVolatility #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #TraderEducation #FinancialEducation #TradingRules #EmotionalTrading Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview -

    51 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Trading Week Wrap Up! - 02/06/26

    This week was anything but smooth. In today's episode, we break down the major events that rocked the financial markets, starting with the crypto rollercoaster that whipsawed traders and tested conviction. From sharp selloffs to violent bounces, we'll talk about what mattered—and what was just noise. We'll also dig into the latest tech-sector stumbles, why leadership cracked when it did, and what that weakness could mean for risk appetite going forward. And as always, I'll provide updates on my trading account—what I adjusted, what I held, and how I'm managing risk after a volatile week. If you want a clear, no-nonsense recap that actually helps your decision-making, this episode delivers. Listen now: 👉 Trading Week Wrap Up Inside the episode: The crypto market's wild swings and what drove them Why tech stocks stumbled—and what to watch next How volatility changes trade selection and sizing My trade updates and execution lessons from the week Key themes heading into the next trading week Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show. #TraderMerlin #TradingWeekWrapUp #CryptoMarkets #TechStocks #MarketVolatility #TradeUpdates #StockMarket #DigitalAssets #RiskManagement #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #WeeklyMarketRecap #TraderEducation #FinancialEducation #MarketOutlook #MacroTrading Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview

    53 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Crypto Bloodbath! - 02/05/26

    Things escalated fast. After yesterday's discussion, the crypto market didn't just weaken—it collapsed. In today's episode, we revisit the crypto narrative in light of a massive, broad-based selloff across digital assets and ask the question everyone wants answered: How much lower can this go? I'll break down what changed, what didn't, and how professionals frame downside risk when panic starts to creep in. I'll also give honest updates on my own positions, which took a real beating over the last few days—what I adjusted, what I held, and what I learned in real time. We'll wrap up with a look at earnings from Amazon, and why their results matter for tech sentiment and the broader market right now. This is not theory. This is trading in the middle of a storm. Listen now: 👉 Crypto Bloodbath! Inside the episode: What triggered the latest crypto market crash How to think about downside targets and risk control My live position updates after recent losses Psychological traps traders fall into during selloffs Amazon earnings and what they signal for risk assets Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show. #TraderMerlin #CryptoBloodbath #CryptoCrash #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DigitalAssets #MarketSelloff #RiskManagement #TraderPsychology #AmazonEarnings #TechStocks #MarketVolatility #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #CryptoTrading #FinancialEducation #TraderEducation #MarketOutlook Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview -

    52 min

  6. FEB 4

    Will the Crypto Meltdown Continue? - 02/04/26

    The tone in crypto has shifted—and viewers are feeling it. In today's episode, we address the growing concern around digital assets and the question I'm getting asked most right now: Is this crypto selloff just a pause… or something more serious? I'll answer a few key viewer questions about the current crypto market mood, what weakness really means at this stage of the cycle, and how to think about risk when sentiment turns sour. Then we'll zoom out to the broader markets, breaking down earnings from Alphabet and how they fit into the wider market weakness showing up across equities. If you're holding crypto, trading tech, or trying to read the macro tea leaves, this episode helps separate fear from facts. Listen now: 👉 Will the Crypto Meltdown Continue? Inside the episode: What's driving the current crypto selloff How to interpret bearish sentiment in digital assets Viewer Q&A on crypto risk and positioning Alphabet earnings: what mattered and what didn't How tech weakness feeds into the broader market picture Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show.     #TraderMerlin #CryptoMeltdown #CryptoMarkets #DigitalAssets #Bitcoin #Ethereum #RiskOff #MarketSentiment #AlphabetEarnings #TechStocks #StockMarket #MarketWeakness #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Solana #CBDC Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview

    57 min

  7. FEB 3

    2026 Market Outlook with John Rowland, CMT - 02/03/26

    What does a true market veteran see coming next? In today's episode, I'm joined by John Rowland, CMT, a longtime professional trader with decades of experience on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) floor. John brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective shaped by real liquidity, real order flow, and real market stress. We'll break down the current market environment, discuss where risk is building, where opportunity may emerge, and get John's outlook for 2026 across key asset classes. If you want insight rooted in experience—not headlines—this is a must-listen conversation. Listen now: 👉 2026 Market Outlook with John Rowland, CMT Inside the episode: John Rowland's take on today's market conditions What floor traders see that most screen traders miss Key risks and opportunities heading into 2026 How market structure and liquidity are evolving What traders should prepare for in the next market phase Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for upcoming guest episodes.       #TraderMerlin #2026MarketOutlook #JohnRowland #CMT #NYMEX #FuturesTrading #MarketOutlook #VeteranTrader #MacroTrading #StockMarket #Commodities #InterestRates #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #FinancialEducation #TraderEducation #GlobalMarketsEmail – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview

    1 hr

  8. FEB 2

    I Messed Up the Trade… Now What? - 02/02/26

    Every trader messes up. The difference is what you do next. In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a real trading mistake I made during Friday's session with my Tesla position—a mistake that had me nervous all weekend. No theory. No hindsight gymnastics. Just real execution, real emotion, and real consequences. That experience leads to a critical question every trader eventually faces: What should you do when you mess up a trade? Panic? Freeze? Double down? Or step back and fix the process? I'll walk you through how I think about trade mistakes, how professionals manage damage control, and how to turn a bad decision into a long-term edge instead of a confidence killer. If you trade real money, this episode will hit home. Listen now: 👉 I Messed Up the Trade… Now What? Inside the episode: The Tesla trade mistake that rattled my weekend Why trade errors hurt more after the market closes What NOT to do when you mess up a trade How professionals assess damage and regain control Turning mistakes into rules, not regrets Hit like, subscribe, and drop your questions for the next TraderMerlin show.     #TraderMerlin #TradingMistakes #TeslaStock #TradeManagement #RiskManagement #TraderPsychology #BadTrades #StockMarket #TradingLessons #Discipline #EmotionalTrading #TradingPodcast #InvestingPodcast #MarketAnalysis #TraderEducation #FinancialEducation #TradingMindset #RealTrading #MarketVolatility Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com Follow TraderMerlin: Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczw6L9MSllTvWDK1fNlLrg Trading Applications used: -          Tradingview

    52 min
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A live daily podcast covering nearly every aspect of the financial markets. My guests and I cover stocks, futures, forex, cryptocurrency, real estate, long term investing and much more! Join us live on youtube at 2pm daily!

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  • Creator
    Merlin Rothfeld
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    TraderMerlin

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