Martin Shkreli

114 reviews, 24% of them positive.24% positive · 114 reviews· Influence factor 147, above 29% of accounts

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From 112 activities · May 2026

Convicted securities fraudster and former hedge fund manager infamous for raising Daraprim's price from $13.50 to $750 per pill, exploiting immunocompromised patients. Served ~5 years in prison and was released in 2022. Now active in fintech and crypto, building Gödel Terminal and frequently posting on biotech, markets, and trading. Widely recognized as exceptionally intelligent on finance, probability, and drug development, but reputation remains heavily damaged by the Daraprim scandal, fraud conviction, and repeated involvement in crypto pump-and-dump schemes. Presence characterized by provocative, unfiltered commentary that generates both sharp market insights and persistent distrust—described variously as brilliant yet toxic, knowledgeable yet manipulative, and impossible to separate from a legacy of greed and ethical violations.

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“obviously smart but exhausting presence”every time he talks about something it somehow turns into the most draining discourse imaginable. u can tell the guy knows a lot, but the energy is so bitter n hostile that it makes even interesting topics feel annoying to read.

Ro-ro-ro · 1296· 5mo ago · neutral0

“Человек, которого сложно воспринимать однозначно”Martin Shkreli — один из тех людей, у кого репутация всегда идёт впереди него. Даже если не знать всю историю, по аккаунту сразу видно любовь к провокациям, спорам и постоянному желанию быть в центре внимания. Но при этом нельзя сказать, что он пустой персонаж ради шума — видно, что человек реально умный и хорошо разбирается в темах, о которых говорит. Иногда его лента выглядит как смесь полезных мыслей, странных шуток и намеренного троллинга. Из-за этого сложно понять, когда он пишет серьёзно, а когда просто кайфует от реакции людей. Наверное, именно это и удерживает вокруг него аудиторию столько лет. В целом аккаунт оставляет странное, но любопытное впечатление: вроде бы понимаешь, почему у человека столько хейта, но одновременно всё равно периодически хочется читать, что он скажет дальше.

0x33cd · 1259· 5mo ago · neutral0

“Banned for life, bad calls, and token rugs”Lifetime pharma ban upheld by courts + $64.6M disgorgement for Daraprim monopoly. His own crypto token crashed 90% after a wallet dump. Shorted CAPR publicly stock 4x'd against him. Launched sketchy DJT coin tied to Barron Trump. Pure noise, zero credibility.

ilhanEdu · 1240· 5mo ago · negative0

“Highly intelligent analyst with a controversial and toxic history”Martin Shkreli remains one of the most polarizing figures in both traditional finance and the Web3 space. There is no denying his sharp intellect, deep understanding of biotech investing, and complex market probability. However, his reputation is heavily damaged by past securities fraud convictions, pharma price gouging scandals, and tendencies to get involved in crypto pump and dump drama. His social media presence often brings a depressing, toxic aura centered around provocation rather than constructive dialogue. He is undeniably knowledgeable, but his controversial history and negative energy make him a high-risk voice to follow blindly. Treat his insights with a huge grain of salt.

outlook · 1370· 5mo ago · neutral0

“Controversial, but knowledgeable”Martin Shkreli is clearly a controversial figure, and I understand why many people have strong opinions about him. His public reputation carries a lot of baggage, so it is difficult to view the profile without some caution. At the same time, he does seem knowledgeable in areas like markets, biotech, and investing. Some of his commentary can be sharp and informative, even if the tone or public perception around him is often divisive. Overall, I would rate this neutral because I can recognize the knowledge, while still being cautious about the reputation.

npccrypto · 1277· 5mo ago · neutral0

“High Signal, Massive Noise”Incredibly sharp DeFi and macro insights, but wrapped inside extreme volatility and high-profile controversy.

Arta · 1226· 5mo ago0

“Genuine market mind, completely untrustworthy operator”Worth being honest about both sides. He does bring real depth on biotech, probability, and trading mechanics. The hedge fund years weren't fake, and some of his market takes are genuinely sharper than 95% of CT. But the operating record is what it is: securities fraud conviction, the Daraprim price hike on a drug used by immunocompromised patients, post-release crypto launches with on-chain ties suggesting the insider-wallet pattern people keep flagging. You can extract value from his analysis without extending him an ounce of credibility as a counterparty. Read him like you'd read a leaked memo from someone you'd never do business with. Useful signal, zero trust.

Wobblhash · 1251· 5mo ago · neutral0

“один из самых неординарных чуваков в интернете”по факту он очень-очень умный чувак. реально разбирается в фарме, биотехе и инвестициях на уровне бога. мозг работает как машина. бывший хедж-фонд менеджер. сидел в тюрьме (накосячил с инвестициями), вышел и вместо того чтобы затихнуть, продолжает всех троллить, стримит, говорит жёсткую правду про биотех, инвестиции и фарму. огромное эго, эмпатии почти ноль, говорит всё, что думает, даже если это жёстко и токсично. сейчас он в основном в IT, постит про трейдинг, комбинаторику и жизнь. умный как чёрт, токсичный, самоуверенный, но при этом его реально интересно слушать.

HappyGiZ · 1365· 5mo ago · neutral0

“one of the few truly interesting people”I enjoy his posts, learn something new, and have a good laugh

a2000.base.eth · 1163· 5mo ago0

“Martin account is pure chaos, but you can't deny it's one of the most entertaining follows on crypto Twitter.”Is definitely one of the most controversial people on the internet, but you can’t deny he’s entertaining to follow. Whether you agree with him or not, his posts are rarely boring and he often brings a different perspective compared to the usual crypto crowd.

MLNL.nad🛸⚙️👽🔥🌳(✸,✸)(✧ᴗ✧)(Ø,G).ink π² · 1207· 5mo ago0

“The Unfiltered Pharma Bro”Martin Shkreli, known as "Pharma Bro," is a former hedge fund manager who served 7 years in prison for securities fraud. He gained worldwide notoriety for raising Daraprim drug prices by over 5,000% (from $13.50 to $750 per pill). Now free since 2022, he focuses on tech and develops the trading software Gödel Terminal. His X account features sharp, sarcastic, and intellectual opinions on trading, stocks, crypto, and mathematics. Perfect for those seeking raw, unfiltered insights from a brilliant mind — but always read with caution due to his controversial past.

Ecrdx · 1259· 5mo ago · negative0

“Beyond The Headlines”What stands out about Martin is that he doesn’t try to fit into a polished corporate mold. Whether people agree with him or not, he’s undeniably authentic, sharp, and willing to speak openly in spaces where most people hide behind PR language. His background in biotech and markets shows a level of intelligence that’s hard to ignore, and his ability to analyze trends before they become mainstream is part of why he still holds attention online. What also makes the profile feel human is the mix of controversy, humor, confidence, and self awareness. It doesn’t feel manufactured. In a world full of artificial branding, that kind of raw presence creates curiosity and engagement. Even critics continue to watch because he has a rare ability to start conversations and challenge conventional thinking in finance, crypto, and internet culture

Uzumaki Naruto🎩 · 1330· 5mo ago0

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