The TRUTH Behind Market Algorithms & How 'Manipulations' Actually Happen - Rishi Narang episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 1H 57M

The TRUTH Behind Market Algorithms & How 'Manipulations' Actually Happen - Rishi Narang

from Titans Of Tomorrow · host Waqar Asim

Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)Rishi Narang, one of Wall Street’s most secretive quant traders, breaks down how price really moves, the truth behind market manipulation, and why most traders are fighting the wrong battle.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiknarang/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 01:30 | Intro 01:30 – 07:2 0Art vs Science of Quant Trading07:20 – 12:50 The Key Differences Between Quant & Discretionary Traders12:50 – 17:10 Correlation, Causation & The Quest for Predictability17:10 – 21:20 Randomness, Human Behavior & Game Theory in Markets21:20 – 25:15 Institutions, Algorithms & Market Evolution25:15 – 30:20 Systematic vs Discretionary: The Role of Intuition30:20 – 34:10 Biases, Overfitting & Sample Size Myths34:10 – 40:00 Discipline, Losing Streaks & Probability of Drawdowns40:00 – 46:20 Alpha Decay, Regimes & Knowing When You’re Wrong46:20 – 51:00 Technicals, Universality & Market Concepts51:00 – 57:00 Time Horizons, Forecast Accuracy & Market Impact57:00 – 01:03:30 Fundamentals, Technicals & The Self-Fulfilling Nature of Markets01:03:30 – 01:09:00 Positioning, Crowding & Market Impact Explained01:09:00 – 01:14:50 Liquidity, Stop Hunts & How Price Really Moves01:14:50 – 01:20:40 Retail Order Flow, Market Makers & Manipulation Myths01:20:40 – 01:27:30 Market Conspiracies, Consumerism & The Real “Elites”01:27:30 – 01:33:20 Risk, Stop Losses & Quant Approaches to Exposure01:33:20 – 01:40:20 Profit Taking, Distribution Curves & Data-Driven Strategy01:40:20 – 01:46:20 The Core Trading Archetypes: Trend, Reversion, Sentiment & Value01:46:20 – 01:51:00 Intelligence, Ego & What Makes a Great Quant Trader01:51:00 – 01:56:00 Institutional Incentives, Capital Allocation & The Game Theory of Funds01:56:00 – 01:57:36 Final Reflections & Timeless Trading Advice

Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding: https://app.alpha-futures.com/signin?next=%2F (Or Use Code: TOT)Get 20% off journaling with Tradezella: https://www.tradezella.com/?via=waqar(Or Use Codes: ToT10 or ToT20)Rishi Narang, one of Wall Street’s most secretive quant traders, breaks down how price really moves, the truth behind market manipulation, and why most traders are fighting the wrong battle.__________________________________________ 🔗Connect with Waqar here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WaqarAsim./videosTitans Of Tomorrow here:https://www.instagram.com/titansoftomorrowpodcastGuest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishiknarang/____________________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 – 01:30 | Intro 01:30 – 07:2 0Art vs Science of Quant Trading07:20 – 12:50 The Key Differences Between Quant & Discretionary Traders12:50 – 17:10 Correlation, Causation & The Quest for Predictability17:10 – 21:20 Randomness, Human Behavior & Game Theory in Markets21:20 – 25:15 Institutions, Algorithms & Market Evolution25:15 – 30:20 Systematic vs Discretionary: The Role of Intuition30:20 – 34:10 Biases, Overfitting & Sample Size Myths34:10 – 40:00 Discipline, Losing Streaks & Probability of Drawdowns40:00 – 46:20 Alpha Decay, Regimes & Knowing When You’re Wrong46:20 – 51:00 Technicals, Universality & Market Concepts51:00 – 57:00 Time Horizons, Forecast Accuracy & Market Impact57:00 – 01:03:30 Fundamentals, Technicals & The Self-Fulfilling Nature of Markets01:03:30 – 01:09:00 Positioning, Crowding & Market Impact Explained01:09:00 – 01:14:50 Liquidity, Stop Hunts & How Price Really Moves01:14:50 – 01:20:40 Retail Order Flow, Market Makers & Manipulation Myths01:20:40 – 01:27:30 Market Conspiracies, Consumerism & The Real “Elites”01:27:30 – 01:33:20 Risk, Stop Losses & Quant Approaches to Exposure01:33:20 – 01:40:20 Profit Taking, Distribution Curves & Data-Driven Strategy01:40:20 – 01:46:20 The Core Trading Archetypes: Trend, Reversion, Sentiment & Value01:46:20 – 01:51:00 Intelligence, Ego & What Makes a Great Quant Trader01:51:00 – 01:56:00 Institutional Incentives, Capital Allocation & The Game Theory of Funds01:56:00 – 01:57:36 Final Reflections & Timeless Trading Advice

NOW PLAYING

The TRUTH Behind Market Algorithms & How 'Manipulations' Actually Happen - Rishi Narang

0:00 1:57:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasting Astronomy Every Day of the Year Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Titans Of Tomorrow?

This episode is 1 hour and 57 minutes long.

When was this Titans Of Tomorrow episode published?

This episode was published on November 10, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Best offers for funding with FundedNext:https://fundednext.com/?fpr=tot(Or Use Code: TOT)30% off all funding with Alpha Capital: https://app.alphacapitalgroup.uk/signup/TOT(Or Use Code: TOT)Get Up To 40% Off Alpha Futures funding:...

Can I download this Titans Of Tomorrow episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!