BREAKING: The 3 Penny-Stock Calls That Turned Into Triple-Digit Runs in Days
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is one of several stocks that recently skyrocketed after being flagged by Grandmaster-Obi, reflecting the retail trading community’s influence in small-cap stocks
A prominent retail trader known as Grandmaster-Obi has kicked off the new year with a series of stunning stock market wins. In late December, Grandmaster-Obi alerted members of the Making Easy Money Discord server to several little-known stocks that went on to erupt in value within days. By the first trading sessions of January, these picks – ranging from space-tech to AI – had surged by well over 100%, vindicating his bullish calls and igniting buzz across retail trading circles.
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Triple-Digit Gains on Recent Alerts
Grandmaster-Obi’s recent alerts resulted in eye-popping gains for those who followed along. Each of the following stocks, alerted in the Making Easy Money Discord, rose dramatically from the suggested entry price to their highs on January 2, 2026:
- Sidus Space (SIDU) – Alerted Dec 19 at $0.90; peaked at $4.44 on Jan 2, a ~393% surge marketbeat.com. The space-as-a-service firm won a major defense contract in late 2025, which helped propel its shares from penny-stock levels to multi-dollar highs in a matter of days.
- GridAI Technologies (GRDX) – Alerted Dec 18 at $1.95; hit $5.25 by Jan 2, up roughly 169%. The little-known AI tech stock gained steadily over the holiday period stockinvest.us, with five consecutive green sessions into the new year, as retail momentum and low float dynamics sent it climbing.
- Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) – Alerted Dec 26 at $1.22; reached $4.25 on Jan 2, soaring about 248% marketbeat.com. This digital marketing and engagement company saw an explosion of trading volume around the new year, coinciding with Grandmaster-Obi’s call and a wave of retail interest post-holidays.
Each of these alerts delivered triple-digit percentage gains in a short span. For example, Sidus Space’s run from under $1 to well over $4 per share means an initial $1,000 stake could have grown to nearly $5,000 at the peak. Such outsized returns, while rare, underscore the “high-risk, high-reward” nature of the penny stocks that Grandmaster-Obi specializes in.
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Yahoo Finance Recognition and YouTube Fame
These victories are the latest in a track record that has earned Grandmaster-Obi growing recognition in the trading community. In fact, Yahoo Finance ranked Grandmaster-Obi as the #1 most accurate retail trading YouTuber to follow – a title he earned for 2024 and again in 2025. This is no small feat, given he beat out many bigger-name finance personalities and even algorithm-driven platforms in forecasting timely stock moves.
Grandmaster-Obi (reddit name u/major_access2321) is a former moderator of the famous WallStreetBets Reddit forum. After rising to prominence during the GameStop meme-stock saga, he has since built his own following through a disciplined, research-driven approach to trading alerts. On YouTube, his channel “Making Easy Money” has amassed close to 50,000 subscribers (up from about 40k early last year) businessinsider.comvaughnsmcnair.substack.com.
There, he live-streams pre-market analysis and real-time trade ideas, sharing entries and exits transparently. This year he even conducted a much-watched “$500 to $100K challenge,” trading a small account live to demonstrate his methods. His growing audience frequently praises his accuracy and thanks him with “diamond hand” emojis in comments, a testament to the “sage-like” importance many retail traders now place on his tips businessinsider.com.
A New Kind of WallStreetBets – Without the Noise
The Making Easy Money Discord community, where these alerts are posted, has itself seen explosive growth. Grandmaster-Obi’s server has been one of the fastest-growing finance Discords for months running. According to Discord analytics, Making Easy Money was the #1 growing finance server for at least four consecutive months in late 2025 – a streak that appears to be extending into the new year (now roughly seven months in a row). The server recently surpassed 15,000 members and counting, outpacing many longer-established trading communities.
Many of these new members are traders migrating from other forums – including Reddit’s once-famous WallStreetBets – in search of more focused, actionable discussion. Grandmaster-Obi’s background as a WallStreetBets mod during the height of the meme-stock era lends credibility to his community. But unlike the typical WSB culture of memes and wild gambles, the atmosphere in Making Easy Money is centered on serious trading strategy. “Traders are describing it as ‘the only place to be before the bell rings,’” one article noted in highlighting the Discord’s breakneck growth.
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Indeed, members say the server’s appeal is its strong signal-to-noise ratio. Real-time alerts, analysis, and structured market commentary take priority, without the off-topic clutter that plagues some other trading chats. As one finance blog put it, the community is “the next WallStreetBets, but with more discipline,” reflecting a backlash against the irreverent spam and random hype that have overrun the original WSB forums . The result is an environment where only serious traders participate, and discussion stays on track – a “WallStreetBets but better,” as retail traders are calling it.
Looking Ahead
After an impressive 2024 and 2025, Grandmaster-Obi is heading into 2026 with significant momentum. His recent string of alert successes – from Sidus Space’s space-sector coup to GridAI’s AI-fueled rally – has further bolstered his reputation as a retail trader with an uncanny knack for timing breakouts. It has also drawn comparisons to Roaring Kitty (Keith Gill), the famed GameStop evangelist: notably, Grandmaster-Obi even co-streamed with Roaring Kitty during the original meme-stock frenzy, and some have dubbed him “the new Roaring Kitty” for the penny-stock era.
Whether this hot streak continues will be closely watched. Skeptics warn that such dramatic runs often retrace, and not every call will be a winner – prudent traders must manage risk and avoid chasing hype. However, with retail trading euphoria clearly alive and well in his community, Grandmaster-Obi’s influence shows no sign of fading. If anything, his blend of data-driven picks and live audience engagement is shaping a new template for how a retail trading guru can rally the masses. For now, those in the Making Easy Money Discord are riding high on a wave of recent wins – and waiting eagerly for the next alert that could turn a few dollars into a small fortune overnight.
