The GameStop short squeeze wasn’t just an internet-fueled frenzy—it was a masterclass in how the stock market really works. This story exposed the mechanics of short-selling, hedge funds, and market manipulation in a way that textbooks never could. In this episode of The Wealthy Leader, we break down: 🔹 What GameStop is & why hedge funds shorted it 🔹 The role of Wall Street hedge funds in short-selling 🔹 How Keith Gill and r/WallStreetBets triggered a historic short squeeze 🔹 Robinhood’s controversial trading halt—was it market manipulation? 🔹 The birth of meme stocks & what it means for investing Even Elon Musk got involved, tweeting “Gamestonk!!” as the stock soared past $400. But did the movement change investing forever, or was it just a fluke? Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned trader, this episode will teach you valuable lessons about market dynamics, speculation, and the power of retail investors.