How an internet fringe became a global financial force
Discover the origins of WallStreetBets through an interview with Nathaniel Popper. Learn how a group of self-described outcasts moved from the internet's edges to the heart of Wall Street.
In his book 'Trolls of Wall Street', Nathaniel Popper chronicles how a movement of 'degenerates' disrupted global markets and reshaped modern views on investing. The video explores the rise of figures like Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, and the intense battles for status between retail traders and established institutions.
This account examines how millions of young Americans became deeply preoccupied with market volatility, leaving a permanent mark on finance, politics, and popular culture.