New Trends With Friends Episode: Global Markets, Tesla’s Tumble & The Power of API-Driven Trading

Good afternoon everyone,

In this episode of Trends with Friends, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman and I are joined by special guest Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca, to break down the latest market noise and opportunities. We talk about Tesla’s free fall, China’s electric vehicle dominance, and AI’s growing role in fintech and markets, as we explore the future of investing, trading, and globalization.

Yoshi shares insights on Alpaca’s mission to power the next wave of brokerage innovation, the impact of de-globalization, and why APIs are revolutionizing global finance.

🚀 Check out the charts discussed on the show right here 

JUMP TO THE GOOD STUFF:

• (0:00) Welcome to Kyoto: A Culinary Journey

• (5:19) StockTwits and the Cashtag Awards

• (8:31) Market Trends: The Lag 7 and Tesla’s Downfall

• (12:13) Global Market Sentiment: Insights from Japan

• (18:34) $TSLA ( ▲ 4.23% ) vs $BYDDF ( ▲ 2.62% ) : The Battle for EV Supremacy

• (29:56) The Future of EVs: Competition and Market Dynamics

• (32:06) Crony Capitalism and Market Integrity

• (32:53) Alpaca: Revolutionizing Brokerage Infrastructure

• (35:19) Global Fintech Partnerships and Investments

• (36:50) The Power of Local Entrepreneurs in Fintech

• (38:13) US Market Dynamics and Global Perspectives

• (39:06) De-globalization vs. Global Connectivity

• (40:49) The Role of APIs in Financial Services

• (44:25) AI and the Future of Trading

• (45:53) Trends in Options and Crypto Markets

• (49:27) Understanding the Degenerate Economy

• (52:37) Vibe Coding: The Future of Programming

• (1:01:26) Market Insights and Future Predictions