Cem Karsan Explains the Bubble, Volatility, and Market Risk Ahead

OpEx expired last Friday, and traders everywhere were left staring into the neon glow of their screens… hearing only the Sound of OpEx. Ben Cahn (‪@benandemilshow‬) is joined by Cem Karsan ( ‪@Kai-Media‬ ) for a special Tuesday edition of Weekend Rip. Not our usual Friday hangout, but hey — it’s Taco Tuesday.

Cem offers a deep dive into the current market structure, volatility dynamics, and where we might be headed next. From meme stock squeezes to the unprecedented growth in structured products, Cem breaks down why today’s setup echoes the tech bubble but with far greater risks.

We cover everything from vol compression, hedge fund degrossing, and structured products, to the staggering $500 trillion global asset pool and its implications. Cem also shares his outlook on bubbles, gamma exposure, and how to think about risk management in today’s market.

0:00 – Sweater vests, Garfunkel & market vibes

4:13 – 1960s parallels, cultural emptiness & today’s narratives

7:30 – Running of the memes & hedge fund degrossing

11:02 – $500 trillion in assets vs $14 trillion in alternatives

15:58 – Why this is a bubble: valuations, risks & geopolitics

24:47 – Structured products explained: who buys them & why

43:17 – The most dangerous weeks for markets

55:37 – Liquidity as fuel: Fed, Treasury, markets & the endgame

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