Tech Influencer Employs Goldfish for Stock Trading Experiment – Surprising Results Emerge
- Federico Piva
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 5, 2023
Can a goldfish surpass the average investor in stock trading? A captivating exploration led by a renowned tech influencer seeks to unveil the truth.

In a fascinating display, Michael Reeves, a popular YouTube creator and tech enthusiast, devised an automated system that transformed his pet goldfish, Frederick, into an active day trader. Astoundingly, he provided the fish with a staggering $50,000 to engage in the market, leading to an unexpected viral sensation.
At the commencement of each trading session, the goldfish was presented with two randomly selected stocks. Based on Frederick's preference, as determined by the side of the tank he spent more time in, one stock would be chosen for trading.
Reeves ingeniously developed a bespoke tracking system, enabling him to identify the orange pixels associated with his aquatic companion. This mechanism triggered the automatic deployment of funds into the market once Frederick's decision became evident.
However, recognizing the need for competition, Reeves turned to WallStreetBets, the renowned group of meme traders that captured the financial world's attention last year. Employing sentiment analysis software, he identified the stocks most favoured by the prominent WallStreetBets traders, initiating a captivating battle of strategies.
After three months of trading, Frederick accumulated an impressive profit of $1,007, while the meme traders experienced a substantial loss of $6,091. Remarkably, the goldfish even outperformed the Nasdaq by approximately 13%.
It is important to note that while Reeves emphasizes that his video does not provide investment advice, he presented the project to a group of individuals with startup experience, anticipating their interest. However, as of now, they appear hesitant to embrace the concept.
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