MARKET OPEN: Memory stocks are DUMPING. BRIAN vs VLAD. Kimi/deepseek part 2.
Speakers
Thread Guy
— Crypto influencer, independent
Summary
Thread Guy hosts a chaotic market-open stream after the launch of Kimi K3, a new Chinese AI model that shocks global markets. He dissects the resulting carnage in memory and semiconductor stocks, highlights Apple as the prime beneficiary, and makes a personal bet on DRAM at peak fear. The stream also covers disastrous Netflix earnings, Trump’s unsettling speech, and the dismal state of on-chain memecoin trading.
- Kimi K3 AI model from China triggers a 'DeepSeek 2.0' selloff, crushing memory stocks like DRAM.
- Thread Guy argues the panic is overblown and buys DRAM, supported by hedge fund bottom calls.
- Apple rallies to a new all-time high as the big winner from AI commoditization and zero capex exposure.
- Netflix gets obliterated after its worst earnings ever; Thread Guy sees no recovery path.
- On-chain memecoin market is revealed to have only ~$10M in rotating liquidity, despite brief pumps from CEO posts.
- Bitcoin shows relative resilience, while stocks and semis suffer cascading losses.
- Trump's speech and Truth Social paywalled post idea raise concerns about election integrity and market manipulation.
Ideas
Apple wins from AI commoditization
Apple is the biggest beneficiary of the AI commoditization evidenced by Kimi K3. Apple spends zero on AI capex, dominates consumer hardware, and can plug the best AI models into its devices regardless of who wins the model race. Cheap open-source models accelerate the race to zero in token costs, strengthening Apple's hardware distribution. Apple hit a new all-time high while the rest of the tech market was crashing.
Peak fear in memory stocks, buy
After Kimi K3 launch caused a massive selloff in memory stocks, Thread Guy believes the market hit peak fear. Hedge fund managers (Gavin Baker, Bill Ackman, Dan Loeb) all signaled a bottom, and the S&P 500 was only down 1.3% from highs despite the carnage. He personally bid $52 on DRAM, viewing the panic as overdone and a buying opportunity.
Bitcoin showing relative strength
Bitcoin is holding up well relative to the equity market selloff, and its technical structure remains decent. If it can hold the $61k level, it could bounce; losing it would be problematic. Thread Guy sees it as 'looking really good' but is watching for confirmation.
Bullish on Pump Funn token
Thread Guy is very bullish on the Pump Funn token, stating he is 'really long pump' and that risk/reward looks attractive again. He notes the token is abnormally strong despite the broader market carnage.
Netflix is broken, avoid
Netflix posted its worst earnings ever, the stock is down 50% with no bottom in sight. The company no longer makes many good shows, gets outcompeted by Apple TV and YouTube, and is in a 'deep midcurve spot' where it struggles to retain engagement. Thread Guy sees no way to fix it as CEO.
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