Steve Kalayjian started his journey on the floor of the American Stock Exchange in 1983, a time when the noise of the pits was the only heartbeat of the market. Over the next four decades, he didn’t just witness the evolution of trading, he conquered it, trading nearly two billion shares of U.S. stocks and surviving every major market cycle.
From the high-pressure floors of the NYSE and COMEX to trading billions in capital for family offices, Steve’s career is a masterclass in longevity and adaptation. Today, he combines forty years of intuition with his proprietary software to identify the trends and reversals that others miss, proving that while technology changes, the core principles of price action remain the same.
In this conversation, Steve pulls back the curtain on his 43-year journey, sharing the wisdom gained from his very first trade and the lessons passed down from his father. He breaks down the day-to-day routine of a veteran pro, and why building a community is the ultimate edge in a profession that can often feel like a solo battle.
In this episode, we explore:
· Steve’s 43-year evolution from the American Stock Exchange trading floor to digital markets
· Growing up in a trading family and the lessons learned from his father
· The importance of consistency and risk management
· The creation of his proprietary software to find the edge
· Steve’s perspective on the rise of Prop Firms
· The daily routine and mindset required to trade
· Why being part of a trading community is vital for long-term success
· The biggest changes in market structure over four decades
About Steve Kalayjian:
Steve is a legendary market veteran with over 43 years of professional trading experience. Having traded nearly 2 billion shares over his career, he is a specialist in technical analysis and market forecasting. He is the founder of his own research and software firm, and has appeared on major networks like Fox Business and CNBC, and a dedicated mentor to traders worldwide through his YouTube channel and community.
Links + Resources:
Website: https://sktrading.live/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sktradingyoutube
X (Twitter): https://x.com/SteveKalayjian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialstephenkalayjian
Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:
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Time Stamps:
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00:00 What 43 Years in the Markets Teaches You
07:44 Did you know that this is what you wanted to do in life?
12:27 Learning about consistency and risk management on his first trade
17:10 Learning from his father
22:12 Creating a trading software to find the edge
26:22 Price leads and Indicators lag
30:36 The biggest evolution in 43 years of trading
34:58 What’s your day-to-day look like?
42:44 What are your thoughts on Prop firms?
48:35 How important it is to be in a community
54:49 Steve's ultimate message to traders
1:01:54 Where can you find @sktradingyoutube
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Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice.
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