Chat With Traders

Stefan Stadie, a professional sports trader at Kero Sports with roots in equities and prediction markets, discusses market structure, arbitrage, and market making. He talks about liquidity and crowd behavior shaping prices. He explains moving from directional bets to hedged arbitrage and operating across fragmented markets in real time.

Sam Gaer, CIO at Monarq with 30+ years from COMEX pit trading to exchange tech and crypto derivatives. He recounts starting as a teenage runner, using early computers to find spread inefficiencies, building and selling Trading Gear to NYMEX, and the shift from pits to electronic and crypto markets. Topics include volatility, convexity, perps and options in digital assets, tokenization, and how market structure and technology reshape trading edge.

Dave Mabe, a professional trader and technologist with 20+ years and former CTO of Trade-Ideas, talks systematic trading and backtesting. He covers gapping breakout rules, position sizing and R-multiples, and how filters change outcomes. He shares how backtests beat discretion, reconciling simulations with live execution, handling drawdowns, and practical steps to start automating and diversifying strategies.

John Assaraf, serial entrepreneur and behavioral neuroscience educator who founded NeuroGym, shares his journey from scarcity to multimillion-dollar success. He explores why willpower fails, how subconscious habits and identity drive results, techniques for calming fear, and how rehearsal and commitment reshape automatic behavior.

A stitched collection of turning points that reshaped traders: moments of brutal accountability, scaling discipline, and shifted risk thinking. Stories cover burnout and recovery, betting big when odds are lopsided, and treating trading like a business. The focus is on quiet pivots that changed careers and how traders learned to manage risk, size, and mindset for longevity.

Join Jamaal Ghauri, a young trader and fund manager who first dived into crypto at 14, as he shares his journey from crypto to stocks and options. He discusses the highs of turning $3,000 into $80,000 during the meme-stock frenzy and the lows of a major drawdown that reshaped his approach to risk and positioning. Jamaal reveals his crafted strategies involving swing trades and consolidation breakouts, highlighting the importance of discipline, volatility awareness, and structured setups in trading success.

A reflective journey into the nuanced middle stage of trading reveals subtle yet significant internal battles. The host discusses how personal demons like self-doubt and risk perception can impact decision-making. Drawing inspiration from K-pop, they explore the importance of journaling and learning from painful experiences. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the quiet progress that may not show up in profits but is vital for growth. It's a year-end reminder to find clarity and patience as traders navigate their paths.

Doug Colkitt, a quantitative trader and DeFi expert with a background at Citadel, dives deep into crypto market mechanics. He discusses the dark side of leverage and why traders still get caught in liquidation cascades. Colkitt shares insights on the complexities of perpetual futures and the importance of transparent market structures. He also explores the risks of liquidity providing and why trusting decentralized exchanges is crucial. Tune in for an engaging look at how market dynamics can spiral in times of stress.

Vincent Bruzzese, a former statistics professor and poker player, now thrives as a full-time trader known as Hari Seldon. In this conversation, he delves into the challenges traders face in today's narrative-driven market and the psychological battles within. He discusses the significance of discipline and mindset, shares tips on risk management, and explains the importance of structured trading over gambling. Vincent also reveals his innovative walkaway analysis and the value of community support in mastering trading, all while reflecting on his personal journey and recovery from significant losses.

Christian Carreon, a breakout trend trader known for his Box Strategy, shares his inspiring journey of recovery from stage-five kidney failure. He discusses how patience is essential for success, emphasizing the importance of waiting for clear breakouts. Carreon also explores the shift from day trading for cash flow to swing trading for growth, the meticulous nature of position management, and the role of multi-timeframe analysis in identifying high-probability setups. His insights blend trading discipline with gratitude and personal resilience.