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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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All Episodes

42:56

Gross Domestic Product! - 12/23/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/23

The latest GDP report is in—and on the surface, it looks impressive. Strong consumer spending, rising corporate profits, and headlines that suggest the economy is firing on all cylinders. But the real question is this: Is this genuine economic strength—or just window dressing designed to push markets higher into year-end? In today's episode, we break down the GDP data beneath the headlines. We'll look at what's driving growth, what's being glossed over, and how traders and investors should interpret

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53:40

Trading the End of the Year! - 12/22/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/22

As the calendar winds down, the markets play by a different set of rules. In today's episode, I answer a viewer's key question: How do I trade the final two weeks of the year? From thinning liquidity and distorted price action to year-end positioning and headline risk, we'll break down what changes—and what absolutely does not. I'll also dive into the major news and market headlines for the day, explaining how I filter noise, manage risk, and stay selective when conditions are less than ideal. If

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50:34

Trading Week Wrap Up! - 12/19/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/19

This week was anything but quiet. In today's episode, we break down the big stories that moved markets, including a wave of tech-boosting actions from President Trump that reignited momentum across key sectors. We'll unpack what's real, what's hype, and how traders should frame these developments inside a disciplined market thesis. I'll also walk you through updates to my trades for the week—what worked, what didn't, and how I'm adjusting risk and expectations heading into next week. If you want a

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56:53

2026 ETF Mania! - 12/18/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/18

A tidal wave of crypto and digital asset ETFs is lining up for launch—and 2026 could be the year everything changes. In today's episode, we break down the coming flood of ETF proposals, what it means for adoption, liquidity, and price discovery, and whether this explosion of products ultimately helps or hurts the digital asset industry. We'll also zoom out to the broader markets, looking at the about-face in equities and the timely pop in tech stocks that has traders questioning whether leadership

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52:51

Tech Troubles Continue! - 12/17/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/17

The cracks in Big Tech are getting harder to ignore. In today's episode, we break down the latest stock market pain hitting major tech names and ask the uncomfortable question: Is the AI trade starting to slow—or setting up for a much bigger reset? We'll look at why the once-unstoppable AI momentum is showing signs of fatigue, how leadership is shifting beneath the surface, and what this means for investors who've been riding tech higher. More importantly, we'll discuss what investors should do

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55:17

Is 23-Hour Trading a Mistake? - 12/16/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/16

What happens when the stock market never really sleeps? In today's episode, we break down the latest proposal to move U.S. equity markets to 23 hours of trading per day. Is this a true evolution in market structure—or a recipe for thinner liquidity, higher volatility, and trader fatigue? We'll explore what changes, who benefits, and who doesn't, and how extended trading hours could impact price discovery, overnight risk, and institutional participation. We'll also dig into the latest unemployment

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52:38

3 Black Crows? - 12/15/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/15

The last two trading sessions have shifted the tone—and not in a good way. In today's episode, we break down the ominous price action unfolding across the markets and tackle a viewer's sharp question: Are we seeing the early stages of a Three Black Crows candlestick pattern forming? And if so… what does that mean for markets going forward? We'll walk through how professionals interpret this pattern, when it matters, and when it doesn't. We'll also look at near-term energy concerns over the next two

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56:34

Trading Week Wrap Up! - 12/12/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/12

This week gave traders a masterclass in volatility, deception, and discipline. In today's episode, we break down the highlights and lowlights of the trading week, including Friday's sharp market selloff and the classic bull trap that caught far too many traders leaning the wrong way. We'll also dig into the latest tech derailment, with Oracle, Broadcom, and several other heavyweight names posting ugly down days—and explain what this weakness could signal for the broader tech sector and market

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56:25

Bullish Breakout! - 12/11/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/11

The bulls are charging—and today we break down the unrelenting bullish action ripping through the equity indexes and commodities markets. The catalyst? A tanking US dollar that's reshaping capital flows and unleashing momentum across multiple asset classes. In this episode, we'll look at where the strength is coming from, what's fueling the breakout, and how traders should position as the trend accelerates. I'll also share updates on my current trades and tackle viewer questions on Elon Musk, stock

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56:13

FOMC Day with Bill Addiss - 12/10/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/10

It's FOMC Day, and there's no better time to bring in a true market veteran. Today, longtime bond trader William Addiss joins me to break down the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut, what it signals, and how it reshapes the landscape for traders in bonds, equities, and beyond. We'll dig into the immediate market reaction, the deeper implications for yield curves, credit markets, and liquidity, and—most importantly—where rates may go from here. If you care about macro trends, fixed income, or

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52:16

Metals Mania!- 12/09/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/09

Today's markets lit up the precious-metals world, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we dive into the big surge in silver, gold, platinum, and more, and what's really driving the sudden momentum across the metals complex. But that's not all—JPMorgan just moved its entire metals-trading desk to Singapore. Why would one of the world's biggest market players shift operations halfway around the world? Regulatory pressure? Market opportunity? Strategic positioning? We'll dig into the

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31:37

Tokenization!- 12/08/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/09

Today's episode dives straight into one of the most important transitions happening in global finance: the migration of financial products and services onto the blockchain. And with the SEC Chairman's bold predictions last week—openly forecasting a massive expansion in tokenized assets—this shift isn't years away… it's already happening. We'll explore what tokenization really means for investors, banks, traders, and the broader digital-asset ecosystem. Plus, I'll break down today's market winners

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56:34

Trading Week Wrap Up! - 12/05/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/05

This week brought plenty of fireworks—and a few landmines. In today's episode, we break down the highlights and lowlights of the trading week, from market movers to sector rotations to the subtle shifts most traders completely miss. We'll also dig into the latest SpaceX valuation surge and what it signals for private-market appetite in aerospace and AI infrastructure. Plus, a look at Netflix's newest deals, how they're positioning themselves in the streaming wars, and what it could mean for

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55:52

Trading With TRIN (Arms Index) - 12/04/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/04

On today's episode, we break down one of the most widely used market internals: the TRIN (Arms Index). What does it actually tell you? How should traders interpret it? And—most importantly—does it work as a real-time trading tool? I'll walk you through how professionals use TRIN to read market pressure, identify turning points, and separate noise from true momentum. We'll also tackle a big viewer question about Kevin Hassett, now emerging as a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair—and what his

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53:55

Jobs?! What Jobs?! - 12/03/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/03

In today's show, we break down the latest disappointing jobs data and what it really signals beneath the headlines. The labor market just threw the Fed a curveball—and it may be exactly the kind of weakness that pushes Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve toward a rate cut next week. We'll unpack why the numbers matter, how traders should interpret the shift in employment momentum, and what this means for equities, bonds, and—yes—crypto as well. If you're trying to position ahead of the Fed's next

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57:04

Trading Q&A with Trader Merlin - 12/02/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/02

In today's episode, I'm diving into some killer viewer questions—everything from Jerome Powell's rate dilemma and what the Federal Reserve's next move could mean for your portfolio, to the latest bounce in crypto and whether it's signaling real momentum or just shaking out the weak hands. We'll also break down the core of successful trading: building disciplined trade plan rules that actually hold up when the markets start throwing punches. Whether you're trading stocks, futures, options, or crypto,

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57:51

December Kickoff! - 12/01/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/12/01

The final trading month of 2025 is officially underway — and expectations are sky-high. Will we get a classic Santa Rally, or is the Grinch lurking in the charts this year? On today's show, we'll break down: 🎄 December seasonality: What history tells us about year-end market behavior 📉 Santa Rally or Grinch Selloff? Which forces are really driving price action right now 🚀 Crypto "Galaxy Scores": What this sentiment metric is signaling for major digital assets 📊 My current trades: What

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45:43

Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/26/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/11/26

Before we head into the holiday break, the markets are serving up plenty to chew on — and today's show brings it all to the table. Here's what we're carving into: 🦃 Pre-Thanksgiving market moves — who's rallying, who's retreating, and what it means for Friday's shortened session 🤖 Dan Ives' bold new statements on the future of AI — explosive growth projections, sector winners, and what investors should really pay attention to 📈 Key charts & levels to watch as we wrap the trading week 💬

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49:50

The AI Chip War - 11/25/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/11/25

The battle for AI dominance just intensified. Google's latest press release unveiled major advancements in their TPU chips, raising a big question: 👉 Is Nvidia's reign finally being challenged? On today's show, we'll dig into the escalating AI Chip War and what Google's push means for the entire semiconductor sector. Here's what we're breaking down: 🔥 Google's new TPU rollout — specs, implications, and whether it threatens Nvidia's market share ⚙️ Nvidia's competitive moat — is it cracking

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50:43

Rally or Dead Cat Bounce?- 11/24/25

TraderMerlin ·

2025/11/24

Monday's explosive jump in the equity markets has traders split down the middle… Is this the beginning of a true market rebound? Or just another dead cat bounce waiting to trap the unsuspecting? On today's show, we'll break it all down: 📈 Dissecting Monday's massive rally — real momentum or false hope? 🪙 Bitcoin under pressure — strategic selling, global tensions, and what it means for crypto going forward 📦 My current Amazon trade — position update, risk levels, and what I'm watching next

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