Even if that's not the best options trader in the world, its still a much better explanation than the post being replied to.

Oh yeah the explanation was much better, but this is one of those cases where the claim of being the best options trader makes the explanation less credible than if they hadn't opened with that and ended with "i've never taken a course" etc. Without it, they're citing the book and wikipedia, but with those statements, they're citing their own expertise and raising questions over their judgement on what sources they are drawing from.

Seems like WSB is leaking.

Is it really that surprising? Tendies and autism are popular on HN, as are investing discussions.

> I am one of the best options traders in the world.

The best traders in the world are worth billions? So the above translates to "I am a billionaire". Seems unlikely!

Well, they could have fantastic results with very small volumes in niche situations.

Whether that merits the title, on the other hand...

I don't think that would merit the title - when you're talking about small niche situations it's harder to make the case that fantastic results are a result of skill versus luck + selection bias, and even if it's skill then you're not one of the best options traders, you are one of the best traders in that niche.

I enjoy the contrast with nickname:

> totalzero: i am the best.