I DMed Hundreds of Crypto KOLs, and They Are Quietly Buying Stocks

marsbitОпубліковано о 2026-02-28Востаннє оновлено о 2026-02-28

Анотація

Based on a private survey of 55 crypto KOLs, a significant capital rotation from crypto to traditional stocks is accelerating. The most popular sectors for allocation are AI, metals/commodities, and energy/power. Memory/semiconductors is a high-conviction sub-theme, driven by an anticipated shortage and AI demand. Humanoid robotics is emerging as a major long-term narrative. Other notable themes gaining real portfolio allocation include space/defense, uranium, and rare earths. The most frequently mentioned individual stocks were INTC, GOOG, RKLB, ASTS, and AMZN. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is the dominant trading platform of choice among these investors.

Author: Joshua | MOZAIK(@JoshuaDeuk)

Compiled by: Deep Tide TechFlow

Deep Tide Introduction: This is a snapshot of stock allocations from within the crypto circle—the author DMed 120 KOLs, 55 provided detailed holdings. The results show that the rotation from crypto → stocks is accelerating, with AI, metals, and energy being consensus overweight sectors. Humanoid robots are moving from "watchlists" to actual positions.

Over the past few weeks, I conducted a private survey of all the KOLs I know, covering all the group chats I'm in.

Contacted about 120 people, 55 provided detailed answers.

The survey was conducted from mid-January to early February—some positions may be outdated, so please consider accordingly.

Here are the results 👇

🎯 Personal Core Holdings

  • Humanoid robots are the biggest opportunity of the next decade—comparable to buying Bitcoin early
  • Memory shortage + AI supercycle + geopolitical supply chain → the most diversified multi-theme topic in this group
  • Pure memory shortage bet, 2-year conviction (from a stock hedge fund)
  • INTC + AMZN,切入美国政府/政策角度 (from a U.S. government/policy angle)
  • Big Tech → metals core rotation bet
  • Sandisk as a long-term stock holding

Big Picture

Among the 55 respondents who participated in the survey and are active in the stock market:

  • 50 are currently trading stocks
  • 5 are new to stocks (just starting)
  • Several others said "waiting" or still观望 (observing)

Popular Sectors & Themes (by number of KOL positions)

  • AI — 11 KOLs
  • Metals & Commodities — 8 KOLs
  • Energy & Power — 8 KOLs
  • Memory & Semiconductors — 7 KOLs
  • Robotics & Humanoids — 6 KOLs
  • Space & Defense — 6 KOLs
  • Uranium & Nuclear — 4 KOLs
  • Defense & Drones — 3 KOLs
  • Rare Earths — 3 KOLs
  • Chinese Stocks — 3 KOLs

Most Mentioned Individual Stocks

  • INTC — 4 times
  • GOOG — 4 times
  • RKLB — 4 times
  • ASTS — 4 times
  • AMZN — 4 times
  • TSLA — 2 times
  • XPEV — 2 times
  • URA — 2 times
  • MP — 2 times
  • RDW — 2 times

High-Conviction Positions (with detailed analysis)

One respondent (stock hedge fund background): Bullish on AI-driven memory shortage, believes demand will grow over the next 2 years. Heavily positioned in SNDK, LRCX, ICHR/UCTT, and power-related names.

Another respondent: Deeply positioned in memory/semiconductors (RAM shortage + AI demand), space/defense (riding the SpaceX IPO hype), defense/drones/lasers ("Iron Dome" missile defense narrative), critical minerals/rare earths (U.S. supply chain decoupling from China), uranium/nuclear (policy + AI power demand tailwinds). Holdings: ASTS, RKLB, RDW, MP, UUU, XPEV, OUST, URA, and Latin America/emerging market exposure.

Another respondent: Large, diversified portfolio, holds GOOG, NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, AMZN, GLXY, ORCL, IBM, HON, VST, CEG, GEV, CRWV, FLY, PDD, GGAL. Researching: SNAP, GRPN, YELP, TRIP, ZETA, UPST, XPENG, RIVAN.

One respondent shared the theme of robotics and the Fourth Industrial Revolution—humanoid robots are a multi-trillion dollar opportunity to solve an 85 million labor shortage by 2030.

Another respondent: Israeli defense stocks, European defense stocks, semiconductors, robotics & automation, power grid, electrification, AI infrastructure, transportation, metal mining.

One respondent: INTC, GOOGL, NEBIUS, Astera Labs, Oklo, RKLB, Moleculin, ASTS, LAC.

One respondent not yet positioned but watching: ASTS, SATS, IDRM, RKLB, LMT, LHX, INTC, LASR, NAK, LODE, MP.

One respondent: RBLX, SpaceX (private), Anduril (private), AI, Reddit, Uber, COIN, HOOD.

Notable Views & Quotes

"Crypto is done" → All-in on robotics/humanoids

"Crypto is no longer attractive" → Switching to stocks

"Big Tech → metals rotation" → Holding gold and silver indices

"Sandisk is up 10x since October. Stocks are slow, but they go up over 100 years"

"You can hold and trade them. Buy indices/ETFs long-term, use a portion for swing trading"

"Strong rotation between sectors" → Holding INTC, SNDK, space, commodities

"Using Claude to research stock codes mentioned in the group" → Uranium-related

"AMZN — largest investor in Anthropic. INTC — U.S. government stake + Trump pushing it as the American TSMC"

Preferred Platforms

IBKR (Interactive Brokers)绝对主导 (absolutely dominant): 24 out of 55 respondents use it

  • Robinhood (Hood): 8 people
  • Schwab: 2 people
  • Hyperliquid (HYPE): 2 people
  • Others: IG, Morgan Stanley, private banks, CMC, Webull

Other Asset Classes Traded Alongside Stocks

  • Metals (gold, silver, rare earths): Most popular alternative asset
  • Commodities (oil, energy)
  • Options & Futures
  • Forex & Bonds
  • Uranium

👀 Most Followed Stock KOLs in the Group

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @Citrini7

⭐⭐⭐ @crypto_condom

⭐⭐⭐ @HighStakesCap

⭐⭐ @jukan05

⭐⭐ @zephyr_z9

Other mentioned/followed accounts: @RHouseResearch · @Reformed_Trader · @AorakiTrading · @ContrarianCurse · @investingluc · @SmallCapScience · @ColdBloodShill · @aleabitoreddit · @CompoundVC · @lBattleRhino · Michael Howell @crossbordercap · @BillAckman · @DivesTech · @jvisserlabs

Key Conclusions

  • The crypto → stock capital flow is real and accelerating
  • AI, metals, energy/power are consensus overweight sectors
  • Memory/semiconductors is a high-conviction sub-theme (multiple respondents provided detailed reasoning)
  • Robotics/humanoids are becoming a strong narrative—multiple KOLs have already built positions
  • Space and defense are getting actual allocations, not just on watchlists
  • IBKR is the preferred broker for crypto natives entering the stock market
  • @Citrini7 is the most followed stock KOL among crypto traders
  • Rare earths and uranium are popular contrarian/macro bets
  • European and Israeli defense stocks are emerging as independent themes

This survey is far from scientifically rigorous—it's just a snapshot of my DMs with people I know. But I think it reflects the directions smart traders/investors are currently rotating towards.

Пов'язані питання

QWhat are the top three most popular sectors that crypto KOLs are investing in, according to the survey?

AAccording to the survey, the top three most popular sectors are AI (11 KOLs), Metals & Commodities (8 KOLs), and Energy & Power (8 KOLs).

QWhich individual stock was mentioned the most frequently by the surveyed KOLs?

AThe stocks INTC, GOOG, RKLB, ASTS, and AMZN were all mentioned the most, each appearing 4 times in the survey results.

QWhat was the primary reason cited by some KOLs for moving their investments from crypto to stocks?

ASome KOLs stated reasons like 'Crypto is finished' and 'Crypto is no longer attractive' as motivations for shifting their investments into the stock market.

QWhich trading platform was the overwhelming favorite among the crypto KOLs surveyed for trading stocks?

AIBKR (Interactive Brokers) was the dominant platform of choice, used by 24 out of the 55 respondents who provided detailed answers.

QBeyond stocks, what was the most popular alternative asset class that the KOLs were also trading?

AMetals (such as gold, silver, and rare earth elements) were the most popular alternative asset class traded by the surveyed KOLs.

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