I DM’d over 100 crypto KOLs—they’re quietly buying stocks.

Author: Joshua | MOZAIK (@JoshuaDeuk)

Translated by TechFlow

TechFlow Insight: This is a snapshot of equity positioning from within the crypto community—author privately messaged 120 KOLs; 55 provided detailed portfolio disclosures. The results indicate an accelerating rotation from crypto to equities, with AI, metals, and energy as consensus overweights—and humanoid robotics moving from “watchlist” to actual positions.

Over the past few weeks, I conducted a private survey among all KOLs I know, covering every group chat I’m in.

I contacted approximately 120 people; 55 responded with detailed answers.

The survey period ran from mid-January to early February—some positions may have since changed; please interpret accordingly.

Below are the findings 👇

🎯 Top Personal Core Holdings

• Humanoid robotics represents the largest opportunity of the next decade—comparable to early Bitcoin investment
• Memory shortage + AI supercycle + geopolitical supply-chain shifts → the most diversified multi-theme exposure among this cohort
• Pure memory-shortage bet, with 2-year conviction (from a stock hedge fund)
• INTC + AMZN, viewed through the lens of U.S. government policy
• Big Tech → Metals macro rotation bet
• Sandisk as a long-term equity holding

Broad Perspective

Among the 55 respondents who participated in the survey and actively trade equities:

• 50 are currently trading stocks
• 5 are stock market beginners (just starting out)
• Several others indicated they’re “waiting” or still observing

Top 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 Energy — 4 KOLs
• Defense & Drones — 3 KOLs
• Rare Earth Elements — 3 KOLs
• Chinese Equities — 3 KOLs

Most Frequently Mentioned Stocks

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

High-Conviction Positions (with Detailed Rationales)

One respondent (with stock hedge fund background): Bullish on AI-driven memory shortages, expecting demand to grow continuously over the next two years. Heavy positions in SNDK, LRCX, ICHR/UCTT, and power-related names.

Another respondent: Deeply positioned across memory/semiconductors (RAM shortage + AI demand), space/defense (capitalizing on SpaceX IPO hype), defense/drones/lasers (“Iron Dome” missile defense narrative), critical minerals/rare earths (U.S. supply-chain decoupling from China), and uranium/nuclear energy (policy tailwinds + AI’s power demand). Holdings include ASTS, RKLB, RDW, MP, UUU, XPEV, OUST, URA, plus Latin American/emerging-market exposure.

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

A respondent shared insights on robotics and the Fourth Industrial Revolution—humanoid robotics represents a $10 trillion opportunity capable of addressing the projected 85-million-worker shortfall before 2030.

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

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

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

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

Notable Insights & Memorable Quotes

“Crypto is over” → All-in on robotics/humanoids

“Crypto no longer appeals” → Rotation into equities

“Big Tech → Metals rotation” → Holding gold and silver indices

“Sandisk has risen 10x since October. Stocks move slower—but they rise over 100 years.”

“You can hold *and* trade narratives. Buy indices/ETFs for the long term; allocate part of your capital for tactical swings.”

“Strong inter-sector rotation” → Holding INTC, SNDK, space, commodities

“Using Claude to research stock tickers mentioned in group chats” → Uranium-related names

“AMZN — Anthropic’s largest investor. INTC — U.S. government stake + Trump pushing it as ‘America’s TSMC’”

Preferred Platforms

IBKR (Interactive Brokers) dominates decisively: 24 of 55 respondents use it

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

Other Asset Classes Traded Alongside Equities

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

👀 Most-Watched Equity KOLs in the Group

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @Citrini7

⭐⭐⭐ @crypto_condom

⭐⭐⭐ @HighStakesCap

⭐⭐ @jukan05

⭐⭐ @zephyr_z9

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

Key Takeaways

• The capital rotation from crypto to equities is real—and accelerating
• AI, metals, and energy/power are consensus overweights
• Memory/semiconductors is a high-conviction subtheme (supported by detailed reasoning from multiple respondents)
• Robotics/humanoids is emerging as a powerful narrative—with multiple KOLs already invested
• Space & defense is receiving actual allocations—not just appearing on watchlists
• IBKR is the top brokerage choice for crypto-native entrants into equities
• @Citrini7 is the most-followed equity KOL among crypto traders
• Rare earths and uranium are popular contrarian/macro bets
• European and Israeli defense stocks are emerging as distinct themes

This survey is far from scientifically rigorous—it’s simply a snapshot drawn from my private DMs with people I know. Yet I believe it reflects where sharp traders/investors are rotating today.