How To Maximize Gains With A.I. Trading Perps Liquid CEO INTERVIEW
Monday, 31 August 2026 · 2 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
In this episode, Liquid CEO discusses strategies to maximize gains through AI-driven trading in perpetual futures, highlighting the company's impressive growth from 1,500 to 10,000 co-invest users. The conversation covers the benefits of Liquid's CoInvest feature, which automates trading routines and has yielded a reported 20% return for users. Additionally, the episode explores the implications of the Clarity Act on crypto prices and the competitive landscape of perpetual exchanges, emphasizing Liquid's commitment to user security and superior trading conditions.
Liquid has achieved remarkable growth, expanding its co-invest user base from 1,500 to 10,000, a sevenfold increase. The company is dedicated to developing an optimal trading interface, with a primary focus on perpetual futures, which are popular due to their leverage and continuous trading availability.
The CoInvest feature allows users to automate trading routines, with one user, JC Merlo, reporting a 20% return on crypto trades. Liquid has implemented strict permissions for CoInvest, ensuring that fund withdrawals are not possible even in the event of a security breach, and has opted to restrict access to meme coins, which it views as harmful to the market.
Liquid's trading fees are significantly lower than those of Coinbase, which charges fees reported to be ten times higher. The company also boasts superior liquidity, making it easier to execute large trades. Liquid interprets the rise of agentic products on competing platforms as validation of its trading strategy.
Artificial intelligence is integral to analyzing market sentiment and forecasting trends, although it does not guarantee that the recent market low signifies a bottom for cryptocurrencies. Predictions indicate that the passage of the Clarity Act could potentially boost crypto prices. Hyperliquid is highlighted for its technological advancements over the CME, and if legalized, it may disrupt the CME's long-standing market dominance.
The anticipated pre-IPO market for Anthropic is expected to see higher volumes than current markets, despite the absence of an official pre-IPO market. Historical trends suggest that pre-IPO markets have accurately predicted IPO opening prices within a 1% margin. Liquid is also working on aggregating various perpetual exchanges to provide users with more options, with increased competition in this sector likely benefiting consumers.
Concerns are emerging in the chip market regarding potential volatility and the risk of a bubble due to significant price increases. Nvidia is transitioning into a vertical stack through its partnership with Hugging Face, while memory prices, previously undervalued, have recently seen slight increases. Investors are advised to maintain a cautious allocation towards chips, avoiding an all-in approach given the risks and the potential conclusion of the chip shortage.
Anthropic is projected to require even more memory in the future and is generating substantial revenue from its power consumption. Cloud-based AI agents are considered superior to local alternatives, with Grockbot recognized for its exceptional capabilities in managerial tasks. The speaker underscores the importance of delivering an optimal user experience without being confined to a specific blockchain, expressing openness to integrating with platforms like Robinhood if they provide high yields. The outlook for AI integration in crypto markets appears promising.
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