Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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From the #1 best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center. When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side? In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own—until it all came undone.
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“Going Infinite” by Michael Lewis is a compelling deep dive into the high-stakes world of finance and trading. Michael Lewis, known for his knack for making complex financial systems understandable, does it again in this book.
From the first page, you're hooked into the whirlwind lives of characters who live on the edge of market chaos. Lewis's storytelling shines as he blends intricate details with relatable human elements, making you feel both the tension and excitement of the trading floor.
For someone like me, who enjoys clear and accessible explanations, this book is a goldmine. Lewis breaks down the sophisticated jargon and strategies of high-frequency trading into digestible, almost thrilling narratives. It's like he's having a conversation with you, ensuring you're never lost in the technicalities.
The characters are well-drawn, each with their quirks and motivations, adding depth to the narrative. Lewis doesn't just give you a look at the systems; he shows you the people behind them, making the stakes feel real and immediate.
“Going Infinite” is more than just a book about finance; it's a story about ambition, risk, and the relentless pursuit of success. Whether you're a finance novice or a seasoned trader, Lewis's ability to weave complex topics into engaging stories makes this book a must-read. It's informative, entertaining, and above all, a fascinating look at a world where fortunes are made and lost in milliseconds.
Written fantastically, reads/listens like a charm. If you enjoy books like Billion Dollar Loser, you're gonna love this one.
Also don't read 1 star reviews - they're written by people who were burned by either FTX or SBF himself. Or they are effective altruist and thus delusional
