In this must-watch episode of WealthWise, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hirsch-8285358/">⁠⁠Jeffrey Hirsch⁠⁠</a> welcomes <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymrtopstep/">⁠⁠Danny Riley⁠⁠</a>, a legendary figure in trading and CEO of <a href="https://mrtopstep.com/">⁠⁠MrTopStep.com⁠⁠</a>, to discuss his transformative path from floor runner to institutional innovator.

Highlights include:

👉Early career: Starting in 1979 as a runner on the CBOT grain floor, advancing to the bond room, and eventually building the largest‑volume S&P futures desk on the CME Merc pit.

👉Pit rivalries: Insights into the cultural clash between the Merc and CBOT, and navigating the competitive, often shady practices like front‑running.

👉Market crises: First‑hand account of executing massive sell orders during the 1987 crash, exploring how liquidity dried up and drawing parallels to the 2008 financial meltdown.

👉Modern markets: Discussion on today's price-volume disconnect, geopolitical risks affecting the U.S. dollar, and where hidden risks may lie.

👉Crypto & retirement: Riley advocates for including cryptocurrency in long-term portfolios and underscores the importance of mental resilience in high-stress trading environments.

👉New venture: Introducing Pitbull Trader, a next-gen prop firm launching June 2, 2025, aimed at empowering traders with education, funding, and institutional-grade tools.

👉Tech edge: How Riley leverages NYSE imbalance data to identify late-day market trends.

This episode is essential for traders at every level—whether you trade futures, crypto, or equities—delivering timeless wisdom and cutting-edge perspectives.

📺 Listen to the full episode now!
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