The short answer: Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy, the digital asset and data center company he started in 2018, which listed on Nasdaq as GLXY in May 2025. Before Galaxy he was a partner at Goldman Sachs and a president of Fortress Investment Group. He has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast since March 2019.
A guest profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy, which he started in 2018 and which listed on Nasdaq as GLXY in May 2025.
He was previously a partner at Goldman Sachs and a president of Fortress Investment Group.
He has appeared on 6 Pomp Podcast episodes since March 2019.
Who is Mike Novogratz?
Mike Novogratz is an investor and the founder and CEO of Galaxy. His X profile lists him as CEO of $GLXY and Galaxy.
He spent more than two decades in traditional finance before turning full time to crypto, according to Galaxy and Wikipedia.
What is Mike Novogratz working on now?
Galaxy. He leads Galaxy, which works across digital asset trading, asset management, investment banking and data centers. Its shares began trading on Nasdaq under GLXY in May 2025, Reuters reported.
GalaxyOne. Galaxy launched GalaxyOne, a platform for managing cash, crypto, equities and yield in one place.
Crypto policy. On the show he has talked about the market structure bill in Congress and the fight over whether stablecoins can pay rewards.
What did Mike Novogratz do before?
Goldman Sachs, 1989. He joined Goldman Sachs and became a partner in 1998.
Fortress Investment Group, 2002. He joined Fortress, where he became a president and CIO of the Fortress Macro Fund.
Galaxy, 2018. He founded Galaxy Digital to invest in and build crypto businesses.
Before Wall Street. He graduated from Princeton, where he wrestled, and served as a helicopter pilot in the New Jersey National Guard, according to Wikipedia.
What is Mike Novogratz known for?
An early Wall Street convert to crypto. He was one of the first big-name macro investors to go all in on bitcoin.
Galaxy. He built one of the largest institutional crypto firms.
Big calls in public. He makes market calls on stage and on social media, and bets on them.
What does Mike Novogratz think about bitcoin, the dollar and crypto policy?
These are his opinions as shared on The Pomp Podcast, not forecasts or advice.
The dollar. In February 2026 he said the United States "is losing its position as the reserve currency of the world," pointing to how many Treasuries foreign central banks hold. (February 2026 episode)
Bitcoin's bottom. After bitcoin fell, he said he thought it had put in a low around $60,000 and that he had been buying some bitcoin recently. "I'm not 100% convinced, but I'm pretty convinced," he said.
Why bitcoin stalled. He described a sigh of relief after bitcoin's run, calling it "the first global brand that's ever been built by a community," and argued that the community relaxed afterward.
Inflation. "It's not lost on me that the private sector crushed inflation, not the Fed," he said.
Stablecoin rewards. On the fight between banks and Coinbase over stablecoin rewards, he said "intellectually, Brian's 100% right," referring to Brian Armstrong. See What Is Coinbase?.
Earlier episodes. In September 2025 he joined Kyle Samani to discuss a $1.65 billion raise for a Solana treasury company.
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Where can I follow Mike Novogratz?
Mike Novogratz on The Pomp Podcast
Mike Novogratz has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from March 25, 2019 to February 18, 2026. His September 2025 episode was with Kyle Samani. Every episode is listed below, newest first, with links to watch or listen.
Watch or listen to the latest episode
The Real Reason Bitcoin Stopped Going Up | Mike Novogratz, released February 18, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026: The Real Reason Bitcoin Stopped Going Up | Mike Novogratz · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Sep 22, 2025: Why $1.6 Billion Is Flowing Into Crypto RIGHT NOW | Mike Novogratz & Kyle Samani · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 17, 2025: #1507 Mike Novogratz | Did Trump Make Bitcoin Crash? · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 28, 2024: #1334 Mike Novogratz | Billionaire Reveals Why Bitcoin Keeps Going Up · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 18, 2020: #244 Michael Novogratz on Consumer Confidence in Markets · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
Mar 25, 2019: Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital: A Billionaire on Why Crypto · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Novogratz?
Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy, a digital asset and data center company listed on Nasdaq as GLXY. He was previously a partner at Goldman Sachs and a president of Fortress Investment Group.
When did Mike Novogratz found Galaxy?
He founded Galaxy Digital in 2018.
Is Galaxy publicly traded?
Yes. Galaxy began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker GLXY in May 2025.
What does Mike Novogratz think about the dollar?
In February 2026 he said the United States is losing its position as the world's reserve currency.
Is Mike Novogratz buying bitcoin?
In February 2026 he said he was pretty convinced bitcoin had put in a low around $60,000 and that he had been buying.
How many times has Mike Novogratz been on The Pomp Podcast?
Mike Novogratz has appeared on 6 episodes of The Pomp Podcast, from March 25, 2019 to February 18, 2026.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
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This profile is based on his conversations with Mike Novogratz on The Pomp Podcast and on the sources listed above.
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