Who is John Balding
Entrepreneur ~ Investor ~ Speaker ~ Creator ~ Husband ~ Father
My Story
I started my first business at 23, I’m 37 years old now and Like many entrepreneurs, I experienced success, setbacks and lessons that no classroom could ever teach.
Over the years I've built businesses, invested across stocks, commodities and cryptocurrency, spoken to audiences around the world and created content that's reached hundreds of thousands of people. Every chapter taught me something different, Some were exciting, Some were difficult.
But every one helped shape the person I am today, These days my focus isn't simply making money, It's creating value, sharing knowledge and helping people understand markets without the noise.
The Journey
My journey into markets began over 13 years ago, learning how stocks and commodities behave and understanding what really moves global markets. Over time that curiosity expanded into cryptocurrency, where I found an industry moving at incredible speed and filled with people building the future.
Markets have changed enormously over the last decade, and so have I. Every bull market, bear market and unexpected event has taught me lessons that no textbook ever could.
Finding My Voice
Back in 2021, I was simply sharing ideas online.
One conversation became ten then ten became hundreds.
Before long I was hosting regular X Spaces, interviewing founders, discussing markets and building communities around education and humour.
One of my proudest moments came when I appeared live with Bitget Global, speaking to an audience of more than 130,000 viewers over a three-hour livestream.
Creating More Than Content
I've always believed education doesn't have to be boring.
That belief led me to create music for the crypto community, launch podcasts like Blocks & Banter, speak at events, collaborate with projects and create content designed to make complicated topics easier to understand.
The plan was if it was a podcast or even a song, my goal has always been the same:
“Help people learn while enjoying the journey.”
Music
Music wasn't something I ever expected to create.
I'm not a professional singer, producer or musician, but I saw an opportunity to educate people in cryptocurrency differently. Instead of another chart or another technical article, I wanted to make people smile while helping them learn.
That idea led to multiple original songs, music videos and collaborations that reached thousands of people around the world.
It reminded me that sometimes the best way to teach isn't through a lecture, it's through creativity.
You can build a successful career and still have a successful family.
Today my interests extend well beyond cryptocurrency. I continue to follow stocks, commodities and the wider economy while exploring entrepreneurship, technology and the future of finance.
“The markets continue to shape my career. My family continues to shape my life.” My Greatest Achievement*
People often ask me what achievement I'm most proud of.
They expect me to talk about markets, business or public speaking.
The truth is, it's my family.
None of what I've built would have been possible without the support of my wife. Behind every podcast, event, late-night X Space and project is someone who has believed in me through every step of the journey.
Being a father to three amazing boys has also changed the way I see success. I hope to teach them about hard work, curiosity, resilience and the importance of always treating people with respect. But if I'm honest, they've probably taught me even more than I've taught them. Becoming a dad has challenged me, humbled me and reminded me every day what really matters.
People often say you have to choose between building a career and building a family. My experience has been different. Is it easy? Absolutely not. It takes sacrifice, planning and the support of the people you love. But I've learned that ambition and family don't have to compete, they can strengthen each other.
The markets have shaped my career. My family has shaped my life this is so true.
One thing to know
I don't claim to have all the answers.
I'm simply someone who's spent years building, making mistakes, asking questions, and sharing what I've learned along the way, whether that's in business, markets, podcasts, music or life, the goal has always been the same:
“Do big things”, and help other people believe they can too.