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A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with The Acid Capitalist - Hugh Hendry on Why Bitcoin Could Explode: The Asymmetric Crypto Bet Institutions Can’t IgnoreThis week Nick talks to long-time friend of the show, Hugh Hendry, the Acid Capitalist. Hugh Hendry is a Scottish hedge fund manager and outspoken investor known for his contrarian views and sharp macroeconomic commentary. Born in Glasgow, he studied Economics and Finance at the University of Strathclyde before starting his career at Baillie Gifford, later moving to Credit Suisse and Odey Asset Management. In 2005, he co-founded Eclectica Asset Management, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and gained prominence for delivering strong returns during volatile periods—most notably a 32% gain in 2008 amid the global financial crisis. Aft...2025-07-221h 05
The ACID Capitalist PodcastThe Curse of KnowingSend us a textThis show reflects on what it means to see the future too clearly and the cost of carrying that vision alone.A few weeks ago, America burned on the monitor behind me. Cameras rolled in Santa Monica. Steve Drobny, founder of Clocktower Group, advisor in global hedge funds, told me to sit straight, but I didn't care. We discussed the future and America’s possibly undead economy.The previous night, a girl at a Venice Beach bar asked where I’m from. “The future,” I replied. She was 30, blond, beautifu...2025-07-071h 03
The ACID Capitalist PodcastThe Spice And The LedgerSend us a textThis week, I offer you a barefoot sermon from the battlefield of economic memory. A walk from Hamilton to Trump. From Ricardo to Argentina. From Abraham Lincoln’s top hat to the red-capped defiance of tariff diplomacy. A retelling of the American experiment through its most potent and most misunderstood weapon: the tariff.I argue here that Donald Trump, however clumsy and chaotic, reignited a long-dormant Hamiltonian flame. Like Lincoln before him, who used tariffs not only to industrialize the North but to bleed the profits from slavery’s Southern engine, Trum...2025-04-201h 06
The ACID Capitalist PodcastShooting The BreezeSend us a textWelcome backThe breeze is talking again. The sea too, whispering something older than the market, more enduring than yield curves. This episode was recorded beneath Saharan skies on the island of St. Barts, during Acid Capitalist Summer Camp 2.0. But what is a camp if not a gathering of searchers. A pause in the trade winds to ask the old questions.I was met by a journalist. Young, wide-eyed, barefoot. She carried a pencil and the memory of a mixtape. She asked me to speak of fear, folly, volatility...2025-04-1046 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastThe Last Scotsman on Wall StreetSend us a textWelcome back to paradise, where the rosé is chilled, the sun strokes the sea, and your third ear is tuned to the gospel according to Hugh.This week, I take you deep into the delirious heart of Wall Street circa 2006, an era of mutual fund gods, tax-deductible lap dances, and a man named Scotty who nearly exploded trying to mask the scent of strippers with gasoline.Yes, really.In a 15-minute acid-laced recital, I read a wild chapter from Derek Wallis’ Occupy a Job on Wall Street. It’...2025-03-2613 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastA Gonzo Dive into Wall Street's Wild Side: My Chat with Derek Wallis, Head of Equity Execution at SorosSend us a textGood Fortune Makes the Man, and The Man Retains the Fortune and Multiplies It...Welcome back to another transmission from paradise, broadcasting from the heavenly shores of St. Barts. The Acid Capitalist, beamed straight into your ears, sun-kissed and untamed. This week, I open the vault—pulling an old gem from my private paywall, unchaining it from Patreon and Substack for the first time. And trust me, this one is electric.The year is 2000. The stage is Wall Street. And our protagonist? Derek Wallis, The Kiwi Proton Bo...2025-03-1936 min
The ACID Capitalist Podcast$WISE and ContrarianismSend us a textIn this episode of The Acid Capitalist, Hugh Hendry dives into the volatile world of FinTech, analyzing Wise and its market positioning compared to giants like PayPal. He shares insights from an encounter with a young, die-hard value investor, dissecting the risks of stock-picking in a sector riddled with landmines.Are FinTech disruptors truly innovative, or are they just banks in disguise riding the interest rate wave? Hugh breaks down the hidden risks of cash transfer companies, the role of interest income, and why pricing wars could push margins to zero...2025-03-0827 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 7 - The Quantum Insanity of ChristmasSend us a textWelcome to a Christmas like no other, where I wrestle with the absurdities of modern finance and the strange beauty of human existence. From the quiet shores of St. Bart's, and it’s a quiet one for sure, Christmas morning and i’m about to post this to you all. There’s a cool macro economic essay in there somewhere. I wanted to get something, anything out there for this holiday season; I hope you can forgive the heavy breathing…This is a meditation on what it means to live in a world...2024-12-251h 04
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 5 - The Kangaroo in the WardrobeSend us a textThis week, a journey through the bonkers world of financial markets, absurd cultural phenomena, and personal reflections from the splendid shores of St. Barts.A Brief Memoir MomentI share a childhood anecdote about an imaginary kangaroo in my parents’ wardrobe, a metaphor for life's absurdities and the early seeds of my contrarian mindset. From tales of youthful rebellion to the consequences of throwing stones at buses, I paint a vivid picture of life lessons learned the hard way and before the internet..The We...2024-12-1239 min
The ACID Capitalist PodcastAcid Breath 2 - The Macro Blues - No MusicSend us a textMacro Meditation #2Wow. Did you enjoy the Complexity episode? I went full zen on you. Deep breathing, tapping into the god-like forces within. Sounds crazy, right? Except it’s not. You are the god. The universe doesn’t revolve around some external queen bee or king. Nope, it’s you. But modern society? It’s been locking that realization away for centuries, creating gatekeepers, the constant buzz of traffic on the mental highway that runs through your mind. The incessant voices that keep you hustling, second-guessing, never questioning the system. ...2024-11-2228 min