In this episode, I cover the basics of the technology that powers the "blockchain," its applications, and some ways that we can invest in its future. To offer expert insight into the market I brought in Dr. Paul Lopez, the co-founder of 11-11 Ventures a Venture Captial firm focused on investing in emergent tech companies, specifically those involved with the blockchain.

Applications for blockchain are wide-reaching, from voting systems to supply chains. I discuss many of these applications, giving examples and uses for them as well as potential drawbacks. Dr. Lopez mentions a few companies that we can invest in, which are pouring resources into the technology and offers safe ways to invest in the market. 

Volatility is a large concern within the blockchain and cryptocurrency market.  To address this concern moving forward, Dr. Lopez gives insight into the future of the market and adds key industries that will aid in the wider acceptance of the technology.

This episode introduces my newest series, Market Recap, where I will explain the biggest market movers every month, the roots of their move, and the effect on the overall market. 

In this episode, I discuss the volatility in the marijuana market, cryptocurrencies, and briefly dissect the earnings of companies such as AirBNB and Snapchat. I also talk about the technicals behind a short squeeze, with GameStop as the case study, and a basic overview of how interest rates affect the stock market.

In this episode of Trading for Teens, we do a brief overview of options to familiarize you with their terminology and the general idea of them and how they work. They are NOT to be scared of and they can be a strong tool in your portfolio. We will go more in-depth with options and their strategies and workings in later episodes.