From Uber driver to 90% win rate trader, David Capablanca’s transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading Podcast, David shares how he went from working gig jobs to becoming one of the most disciplined short-sellers in the small cap market, with a verified win rate few traders ever achieve. What began as a response to overwhelming student debt and disillusionment with his architecture career, quickly evolved into a rigorous study of market manipulation, technical analysis, and scam detection.
David breaks down the red flags he uses to identify pump-and-dump schemes, the role that fundamentals and technicals play in his strategy, and why risk management and strict sizing rules are non-negotiable. But what sets David apart is his willingness to go beyond screens, like when he travelled to Colombia to investigate a cannabis stock firsthand, uncovering fraud at serious personal risk.
Whether you’re new to trading or refining your small cap strategy, this episode delivers practical insights and real-world wisdom to help you navigate volatile markets and stay in control of your trading journey.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
In this episode, you’ll discover how a high-risk environment combined with a structured, no-ego approach helped David Capablanca climb from financial rock bottom to a 100% win rate as a verified short-seller. He walks you through his personal system for detecting scam stocks—looking at float size, dilution red flags, insider behavior, shell company patterns, and paid promotions. He also explains how tools like anchored VWAP and volume-based resistance zones help him identify ideal short entries and avoid high-risk setups.
David emphasizes the importance of tight risk controls, position size limits, and mental discipline. He shares how his personal habits, like clean living, organized systems, and structured thinking directly translate into higher-quality trades and fewer emotional decisions. In one of the most memorable moments of the episode, David recounts how he risked his life traveling to Colombia to expose a fraudulent company, illustrating how far he’s willing to go in pursuit of truth and edge.
Listeners will also learn how David adjusts strategies in hot sectors like crypto and biotech, the difference between being a predictive long vs. a reactive short, and how to filter out noise in a world of hype. This is a masterclass in real-world small cap trading with practical, hard-earned insight throughout.
Hosts
Jonathan Farrelly – Host
Jonathan started his trading journey over 16 years ago, learning from some of the best institutional traders in the world. Over the last 9 years Jonathan has taught 1000’s of retail traders how to successfully navigate the financial markets. Jonathan’s ethos has always been based on transparency with the goal to help new & experienced traders achieve their goals.
David Capablanca – Guest
David Capablanca is an architect-turned-trader who exposed fraudulent small-cap companies by combining disciplined technical frameworks with field investigation. He personally travelled to Colombia to verify dubious company claims, demonstrating fearless dedication to uncovering scams. With verified short-selling performance and nearly a 90% win rate, David offers rare insight into manipulating efficiently, managing risk, and building a trading career from zero to expert level.
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