Markets Outlook Stocktwits CEO on Investing in 2026: 'Never a Better Time to Start, Never a Harder Time to Stay' | Markets Outlook
Feb 4, 2026
Howard Lindzon, CEO of StockTwits and creator of the cash tag, explains the rise of the “degenerate economy” and how 24/7 speculation reshapes markets. He discusses AI commoditizing research and why social sentiment is now a trading edge. He outlines his Social Relative Strength approach and talks about retail front-running in gold, silver and crypto.
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The Rise Of The Degenerate Economy
- The 'degenerate economy' describes how speculation and convenience apps replaced older sin industries and became mainstream.
- Howard Lindzon says this economy is neutral: it can be good, bad, or ugly depending on behavior and regulation.
StockTwits' Origin And Loyal Users
- StockTwits grew from the cash tag and aims to preserve a pure, non-deletable timeline like early Twitter.
- Lindzon notes long-term users who watched prices still love platforms that keep a true journal of market sentiment.
AI Commoditizes Research, Sentiment Is The Edge
- AI and large language models are commoditizing traditional Wall Street research once produced by human street analysts.
- Lindzon argues sentiment becomes the remaining edge once research is automated and data is trustworthy.