Markiplier's $9M GoPro Gamble
45sThe shocking revelation of a famous YouTuber investing millions right before a merger sparks curiosity and potential scandal.
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The video analyzes the suspicious timing of Markiplier's $9 million investment in GoPro stock just before a merger announcement, questioning whether it constitutes insider trading. It highlights the lack of initial ad disclosure and Markiplier's own hints of prior knowledge, concluding with an estimated 60% chance of an SEC investigation.
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[00:00]
Markiplier's Timely Investment
Markiplier invested $9 million in GoPro stock shortly before a merger was announced, raising suspicions about the timing.
[00:12]
Lack of Ad Disclosure
The video description for a GoPro product used Markiplier's affiliate code but didn't initially disclose it was a paid sponsorship, similar to Kim Kardashian's past fine for undisclosed ads.
[00:39]
Markiplier's Shareholder Status
Markiplier updated the description to state he is the largest individual shareholder outside of insiders, owning about 8.5% of GoPro.
[00:52]
Risk of Bankruptcy
Investing $9 million in a company losing money and at risk of bankruptcy within 60 days of a merger announcement seems suspicious.
[01:15]
Markiplier's Defense
On the Philip DeFranco show, Markiplier claimed GoPro was undervalued due to brand recognition, comparing it to 'the Kleenex of cameras,' and hinted he 'knew they were up to something.'
[01:30]
Insider Information Concerns
The implication of 'knowing they were up to something' suggests possible insider information, which is a form of fraud.
[01:55]
SEC Investigation Odds
The video estimates a 60% chance the SEC investigates GoPro and Markiplier due to the public and suspicious nature of the trade.
The video concludes that while the investment may not definitively prove insider trading, the timing and hints of prior knowledge make an SEC investigation likely, with a 60% probability.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Timely Investment
Highlights the core suspicious timing that drives the entire analysis.
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Shareholder Status
Reveals the scale of Markiplier's stake, adding weight to the insider trading question.
00:39
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Brand Value Argument
Shows Markiplier's public defense, which may be used in any investigation.
01:15
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Insider Information Definition
Clarifies the legal boundary that may have been crossed.
01:30
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SEC Investigation Odds
Provides a concrete, testable prediction about regulatory action.
02:07Full Transcript
[00:00] Markiplier just put nine million dollars into GoPro stock right before this acquisition was announced. The other thing that's a little sussy is I got a capture for August 27th.
[00:12] And this is the description here. Pre-order your Mission 1 ILS. Use code Markiplier. But note it doesn't actually say anywhere that this is an ad. Kim Kardashian got smashed for doing exactly that.
[00:25] I mean she got smashed in many ways, but she had an affiliate link on her Instagram and then she got fined pretty heavily for not disclosing it was a paid sponsorship. He did end up updating the description. It says here, I am the largest shareholder of GoPro.
[00:39] That's largest individual outside of insiders because he owns like eight and a half percent or whatever now. To put $9 million on your belief that this company that's losing as much money as it is doesn't have a chance of surviving in the next 12 months.
[00:52] To put $9 million into the stock within 60 days of a merger being announced just seems a little sussy because they could have just as easily been bankrupt by January Let go look at what he says on the Philip DeFranco show I figured that what the market cap said it was is undervalued simply by the name They are literally the Kleenex of cameras
[01:15] because people will colloquially call an action cam a GoPro, even if it's not that brand. But I knew that they were up to something. I knew they were up to something. It sort of implies that you're talking to some people within the company. Is it possible that there are, you know, nudge,
[01:30] nudge wink winks that occurred like, hey man, yeah, dude, this stock's about to pop. Don't tell anyone. That would be insider information. Insider information is a form of fraud. So maybe this,
[01:43] I knew they were up to something, was enough of a nudge nudge wink wink to be confident enough to throw $9 million at this at the timing. Does that rise to the level of insider trading?
[01:55] It depends who gave that nudge nudge wink wink, I suppose. Bottom line, what are the odds the SEC comes after GoPro and Mark with some form of subpoenas or investigation,
[02:07] I'd probably give it about a 60% chance they investigate this. This is pretty public and it's sussy.
