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TraderMerlin

Merlin Rothfeld

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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39:51

Trading Week Wrap Up! - 07/18/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/18

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what’s on the agenda this week: 🏛️ GENIUS Act Signed into Law President Trump has officially signed the bipartisan GENIUS Act, creating the first federal stablecoin framework. Expect clearer rules, monthly reserve transparency, and major implications for USDC, crypto, and on‑chain finance. 🌍 Europe Faces New U.S. Tariffs Trump presses forward with 15–20% tariffs on EU imports effective August

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55:41

Crypto’s BIG Day! - 07/17/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/17

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re unpacking today: 🔹 🏛️ Capitol Hill Crypto Milestone The GENIUS Act (stablecoin regulation) is making moves—Senate-approved, House -approved. It would require full-reserve backing and monthly audits for stablecoin issuers. The Clarity Act just cleared the House, separating SEC vs. CFTC oversight—truly historic for crypto market structure. 🔹 💼 Market Moves & Earnings Insight We'll

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56:38

Trading Week Wrap Up! - 07/11/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/11

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we're covering in this action-packed episode: 🚀 Cryptocurrencies Continue Their Meteoric Rise Bitcoin smashed through $118K this week—and I think more gains are ahead! Ethereum is up 16%, Dogecoin +8%—could this be the start of a full-blown alt season? 📈 Weekend Push Incoming? With strong momentum into the weekend and crypto-friendly policy vibes, this episode explains why further

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58:50

Market Keeps Rolling! - 07/10/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/10

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re digging into today: 📈 Bitcoin Surges to Record Highs BTC just hit $113,822, marking back-to-back all-time highs on institutional inflows, Fed rate-cut expectations, and a weakening dollar We'll unpack macro drivers, technical momentum, and if Bitcoin can push toward $140K 🏦 S&P 500 Pauses Near Records Strong equity rally continues as Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, pushing the

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58:45

Bitcoin: Back to All-Time Highs - 07/09/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/09

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what’s on tap for today’s episode: 📈 Bitcoin Hits Fresh ATH (~$112K) BTC just surpassed $112,000 on Coinbase—the highest on record amid tariff tensions and institutional ETF inflows What’s fueling the rally? We’ll break down price action, catalysts, and next-level targets. 🌐 Tariff Updates & Market Impact Trump’s looming trade measures—volatile copper, dollar swings, and equity ripples—are

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58:42

Are Layoffs Hurting the Market? - 07/08/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/08

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re covering in today’s episode: 📉 Viewer Question – Do Layoffs Signal Market Weakness? Massive cuts announced: Huge U.S. jobs cut YTD—highest since the pandemic Major tech layoffs from Microsoft, Meta, Intel, Salesforce, and more—many tied to AI shifts But jobless claims remain low—complicated labor picture ahead We’ll analyze how layoffs factor into slowing consumer demand,

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54:34

Trade War. Round 2 - 07/07/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/07

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE Today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what’s on deck for today’s show: 🔹 🌍 Global Trade War Update July 9 tariff deadline looms as Trump issues notices to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and warns BRICS allies—with tariffs now postponed to August 1 after partial deals. 🔹 📉 Tesla Shock: Musk’s "America Party" Hits Stock Elon Musk’s announcement of a new U.S. political party spooked investors, triggering a one‑day drop of 6–8% in Tesla

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52:47

Job Warning Signs? - 07/02/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/02

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE Today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re tackling on today’s episode: ⚠️ Latest Jobs Data: Red Flags Private payrolls fell by 33,000 in June—the first drop since early 2023, signaling trouble in the labor market Will this hint at slowing consumer demand or a brewing recession? We’ll break it down. 🌏 U.S.–Vietnam Trade Deal Trump inked a Vietnam trade pact: 20% on imports, duty-free access for U.S. exports What

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45:09

Big Beautiful Bill?! - 07/01/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/07/01

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re unpacking today: 📜 Decoding the "Big Beautiful Bill" Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package—what’s in it, and why critics call it a “$3.3T disaster” Will it spur economic growth—or balloon the deficit for a generation? ⚡ Elon Musk vs. Trump—Feud Returns Musk slammed the bill as an “abomination” and the two are clashing again Trump even threatened to “take a look” at

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49:12

Want To Be A Day Trader? - 06/30/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/30

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA LIVE today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Think day trading is as simple as pressing “buy” and “sell”? Think again. On today’s episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of what it REALLY takes to succeed as a day trader — from chart focus and discipline to risk management and relentlessly refining your edge. What we’ll cover: 📋 What day trading is (and isn't) The unglamorous reality: screentime, drawdowns, and mental resilience Why 90% of

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57:20

Trading Week Wrap Up - 06/27/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/27

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG Here’s what we’ll cover this week: 🔥 Inflation Report: Core PCE rises May’s Fed-preferred inflation reading came in hotter-than-expected, pushing core PCE to 2.7% from 2.6%—will this slow the march toward Fed rate cuts? Headline PCE ticked modestly as consumer spending fell, keeping markets alert for macro shifts. 💬 Trump’s Bitcoin Commentary Donald Trump sounded off on Bitcoin again, causing another round of crypto volatility. Traders

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59:04

The Latest GDP Data!– 06/26/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/26

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG 🕑 LIVE Today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s the power-packed agenda for today’s episode: 📉 Q1 GDP Revised — 0.5% Contraction The U.S. economy shrank 0.5% in Q1 — deeper than expected and marking the first quarterly decline since early 2022 Imports surged ahead of tariffs (+38%), consumer spending was weak (+0.5%), and government outlays fell 4.6% 💵 U.S. Dollar Weakness & Market Reaction Dollar just hit 3-year lows as Trump pressures

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55:27

Pause At The Top! – 06/25/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/25

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG 🕑 LIVE Today at 2 pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what’s on tap for today’s episode: 📈 US Equities Halt at All-Time Highs The S&P 500 and Nasdaq just hit plateau-mode—what’s keeping it from charging higher? Key resistance and incoming macro data in focus. 🍂 Tesla’s Troubles Deepen European EV sales continue to slide for the fifth month. We’ll dissect the headlines and chart impact. 🗣️ Powell’s Congressional Testimony Today With tariffs

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48:03

Eyeing All Time Highs! – Markets on the Edge,...

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/24

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG LIVE today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin – Here’s what we’re unpacking: 📈 US Stocks Inch Toward All‑Time Highs S&P 500 up ~1.1% on news of an Iran–Israel ceasefire, Dow +507 pts, Nasdaq +1.4% Oil plunges ~6–7%, easing inflation pressure and boosting risk‑on sentiment 🕊️ Iran‑Israel Ceasefire Update Reports the 12‑day war has ended and ceasefire holds — reaction seen across global markets 👑 Magnificent 7 & New Market Cap King Tech giants

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54:21

Conflict: The Next Move! – 06/23/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/23

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG LIVE Today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re dissecting on today’s episode: 🌍 U.S. Enters Middle East Conflict Fresh U.S. military involvement over the weekend—what shifted, and how are markets reacting? Analysis: oil, defense stocks, and safe-haven flows 🤖 Tesla’s Robotaxi Day Recap Big reveals or big disappointments? We’ll break down what Tesla announced and how the charts responded 🗣️ Jerome Powell Testimony Ahead What

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01:02:21

Bond Market Update with Bill Addiss – The Fed’s Next...

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/20

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/GBsBRd2wYG LIVE Today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin In today's episode, we’re honored to have Bill Addiss, a bond market veteran with over 40 years of trading experience, breaking down the most important developments in the bond world. 📊 Fed Interest Rate Decision - What does the latest rate announcement mean for bonds, the economy, and your portfolio? Bill’s decades of expertise will help you navigate these changes with confidence. #FedRates #BondMarket 📈

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51:36

FOMC Rate Day! – 06/18/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/18

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/gMdv93N4 LIVE Today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re covering on today’s show: 🔔 Fed Holds Rates Steady Jerome Powell signals patience amidst tariffs and inflation; policymakers now expect rate cuts later in 2025 instead of sooner 🍏 Apple Weakness Apple shares dropped after tariff threats resurfaced—the iPhone-25% tariff tweet still rattles futures 🚀 Circle (CRCL) Keeps Surging Despite FOMC calm, Circle stock is on fire—what’s fueling

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53:43

Markets on Edge! – Waiting out Global Uncertainty –...

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/17

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/gMdv93N4 Today at 2pm PT on Trader Merlin Here’s what we’re diving into on today’s show: 🔺 Iran/Israel Escalation What’s really happening in the Middle East and how markets are reacting The impact on oil, gold, and global risk assets 🏛️ Senate Vote on the GENIUS Act Why this stablecoin legislation matters How it could reshape crypto regulation in the U.S. What it means for USDC, Circle, and other digital assets 💬 Stablecoin Q&A Answers to your

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54:11

Middle East Peace? – 06/16/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/16

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gMdv93N4 Markets are rattled and headlines are heating up. On today’s show, we’re diving into the latest developments in the Iran–Israel conflict. Are we inching toward a ceasefire or just gearing up for round two? I’ll break down what this means for energy markets, defense stocks, and overall market volatility. Next, we’ll shift our focus to U.S. manufacturing. New data just dropped—are jobs finally coming back home? Then, over in the crypto space, Circle Internet

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52:29

Trading Week Wrap Up – War, Whipsaws, and Winning...

TraderMerlin ·

2025/06/13

Link to the new Discord channel: https://discord.gg/pqKsMKp6SA What. A. Week. Markets were rocked by a fresh wave of volatility following rising tensions between Israel and Iran, sparking investor fear and big intraday reversals. In this episode, we’ll unpack how geopolitical uncertainty sent shockwaves across equities, commodities, and crypto—and how traders can stay nimble when headlines hit hard. Here’s what we’re diving into: 🚨 Israel-Iran Conflict: What the escalation means for global

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