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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

THE MOTHER OF ALL MARGIN CALLS: Why Tech Stocks Are Really Crashing!

from Wall Street Truthbombs Podcast · host Wall Street Truthbombs

It isn't "AI fatigue"—a record $1.53 Trillion pile of stock margin debt just met rising 10-Year Treasury yields. In today’s Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek exposes why the brutal selloff across growth and tech stocks has almost nothing to do with earnings beats, and everything to do with forced selling from prime brokers.Mark breaks down the mathematical impact of a 4.69% Treasury yield on stock discount rates, explains how prime brokers trigger forced liquidations when collateral falls, and compares today's margin debt peaks to 2000, 2007, and 2021. Learn why forced sellers don't negotiate on price, how to check your own maintenance requirements, and how to spot prime entry points while Wall Street deleverages.CHAPTERS & OUTLINE:The AI Bubble Myth vs. The Margin Call RealityNasdaq Correction: Why Earnings Beats Aren't Saving TechThe $1.53 Trillion Record: Stock Market Margin Debt ExposedShadow Data: How 4.69% Treasury Yields Force Stock SalesPrime Brokers & Forced Liquidations: The South Korea WarningHistorical Debt Walls: 2000, 2007, 2021 vs. TodayHow the Fed's Rate Decision Pressures Leveraged Traders4 Rules for Navigating a Margin-Driven Tech SelloffToday's Wall Street Truthbomb: Leverage Meets the Bond MarketSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do  not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.Support the show

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It isn't "AI fatigue"—a record $1.53 Trillion pile of stock margin debt just met rising 10-Year Treasury yields. In today’s Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek exposes why the brutal selloff across growth and tech stocks has almost nothing to do with earnings beats, and everything to do with forced selling from prime brokers. Mark breaks down the mathematical impact of a 4.69% Treasury yield on stock discount rates, explains how prime brokers trigger forced liquidation...

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