The $4M Political Bettor: Domer on 18 Years of Beating the Market

The $4M Political Bettor: Domer on 18 Years of Beating the Market

On episode 136 of Confessions of a Market Maker, Ray and JJ sit down with Domer — one of the most respected prediction market traders in the world. Domer has been a full-time political bettor since 2007. He's made nearly $4M trading on Polymarket and Kalshi, been covered by Bloomberg, and was featured on 60 Minutes. He started in poker, transitioned to politics, and has quietly built one of the most impressive long-term track records in the space. In this episode we cover: -His path from poker pro to full-time political bettor, and how he built his bankroll before Polymarket and Kalshi existed -What the 60 Minutes experience was like and how people react when he tells them what he does for a living -Where his edge comes from - is it informational advantage, better probability pricing, or something else entirely -Whether he uses a quantitative model or trades discretionarily -If he had to start over from scratch today, where would he look for edge -The worst loss he's ever taken and what he learned from it -His thoughts on critics who call prediction markets a cancer on society Whether you're a trader, a poker player, a political junkie, or just someone fascinated by people who've found genuine edge in markets — this episode is a masterclass from one of the best to ever do it. Sponsored by The Trading Syndicate — Join the community where JJ shares live trades and education 24/7, and members now get free access to AI Trading Coach. Visit TradingSyndicate.org [http://TradingSyndicate.org] & aitradingcoach.org [http://aitradingcoach.org] Follow Domer: @Domahhhh on X #PoliticalBetting #PredictionMarkets #Polymarket #Kalshi #Poker #Trading #Podcast

Alex Temiz(AT09): Inside The Mind Of A Short Seller

In this episode of Confessions of a Market Maker, we sit down with Alex Temiz, known online as AT09, the co-founder of My Investing Club. Alex built his reputation shorting hype-driven overextended stocks, showcasing his trades publicly, and emphasizing discipline, process, and brutal honesty. Discussed in this episode: -The psychology behind short selling -What Alex looks for in his A+ set ups -The process and precise execution in his short selling -The habits that separate serious traders from gamblers -Lessons learned from the chaos of day trading -What it really takes to survive in this game long-term ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a trading room with serious, professional traders? Inside The Trading Syndicate, we’ve built a structured progression system to help traders develop the daily habits that lead to market success. Get live market commentary and education from JJ, plus direct access to market professionals with expertise in equities, charting, and trading psychology. Join us: TradingSyndicate.org [http://TradingSyndicate.org] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alex on X: https://x.com/AT09_Trader [https://x.com/AT09_Trader] JJ on X: https://x.com/vwaptrader1 [https://x.com/vwaptrader1] Ray on X: //x.com/AllxDayxRayx [http://x.com/AllxDayxRayx]

Phil Goedeker Market Wizard The Next Generation

Soon to be featured in Jack Schwager’s "Market Wizards: The Next Generation", Phil Goedeker joins us for an in-depth conversation about the work ethic and mindset that has built him sustained success for 20+ years. From shorting parabolic small caps to options trading, Phil shares how he’s evolved over the years and what it takes to endure in the market. 🎙️ Topics we cover: – Risk management and cutting losses early – The Market Wizard Interview process – Lessons from over two decades in the market ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a trading room with serious, professional traders? Inside The Trading Syndicate, we’ve built a structured progression system to help traders develop the daily habits that lead to market success. Get live market commentary and education from JJ, plus direct access to market professionals with expertise in equities, charting, and trading psychology. Join us: TradingSyndicate.org [http://TradingSyndicate.org] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phil on X: https://x.com/Tradestl [https://x.com/Tradestl] JJ on X: https://x.com/vwaptrader1 [https://x.com/vwaptrader1] Ray on X: https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx [https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx]

Episode #134: Scott Redler on Trading Strategy, Longevity in the Market & the Prep That Fuels It

Scott Redler, professional trader, Chief Strategic Officer of T3 Live, and a fixture on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business , joins us to pull back the curtain on over 20 years of market experience. We get into the nitty-gritty of his trading style, from moving average frameworks and the “Red Dog Reversal” setup, to the significance of his morning routine. Scott also shares his take on the current market environment and the mindset required to survive multiple market cycles. Scott shares the importance of his morning routine and how off-screen discipline directly impacts on-screen performance. From staying in top physical and mental condition to approaching the day with clarity and focus, he explains how preparation away from the charts carries over into sharper execution when the markets open. If you’ve ever wondered how a seasoned pro combines technical precision with the habits that keep him at peak performance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Redler on Twitter: https://x.com/RedDogT3 [https://x.com/RedDogT3] T3 Trading Website: https://t3trading.com/ [https://t3trading.com/] JJ on X: https://x.com/vwaptrader1 [https://x.com/vwaptrader1] Ray on X: https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx [https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a trading room with serious, professional traders? Inside The Trading Syndicate, we’ve built a structured progression system to help traders develop the daily habits that lead to market success. Get live market commentary and education from JJ, plus direct access to market professionals with expertise in equities, charting, and trading psychology. Join us: TradingSyndicate.org [http://TradingSyndicate.org]

Episode #133: Hunter Horsley of Bitwise Returns- The Genius Act, ETH Treasuries & Stablecoins

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley returns to break down crypto’s institutional evolution. From ETH entering corporate treasuries to the real impact of the newly passed GENIUS Act. We dig into stablecoins, market structure reform, what clients are asking Bitwise, and why this cycle feels different than the last. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a trading room with serious, professional traders? Inside The Trading Syndicate, we’ve built a structured progression system to help traders develop the daily habits that lead to market success. Get live market commentary and education from JJ, plus direct access to market professionals with expertise in equities, charting, and trading psychology. Join us: TradingSyndicate.org [http://TradingSyndicate.org] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hunter on X: https://x.com/HHorsley [https://x.com/HHorsley] Bitwise Website: https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ [https://bitwiseinvestments.com/] JJ on X: https://x.com/vwaptrader1 [https://x.com/vwaptrader1] Ray on X: https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx [https://x.com/AllxDayxRayx]