Steve "Slim" Miller: The Behaviors Separating Survivors From Blow-Ups | Verified Market Insiders

Описание: Steve Miller (Slim) on Market Cycles, Trading Psychology & Why Being Right Isn't Enough

Markets move faster than ever, but one question remains: what actually drives price action? In this episode of Verified Market Insiders, we sit down with Steve Miller—known as "Slim"—a trader with over 50 years of experience who started on the CBOE floor in 1974 and still actively trades today.
Slim brings a unique perspective built on decades of studying market cycles, timeframes, and trader behavior. According to him, most traders don't fail because they're wrong about direction—they fail because they misunderstand timing. In this conversation, we explore why being right isn't enough, how discipline breaks down under volatility, and what traders refuse to learn even after years in the market.

Steve "Slim" Miller has been trading for over 50 years, starting on the CBOE floor in 1974. He's the founder of askslim.com and specializes in cycle analysis, momentum timing, and trader psychology. In this conversation, Slim breaks down why the current market reminds him more of 1972-73 than any other period in history, what signals would indicate a major reversal, and why most traders fail not because they're wrong—but because they don't understand timing.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:
Why extreme market valuations don't always mean immediate crashes
The critical S&P 500 level Slim is watching (6,824.31) that signals a potential bear market
How cycle analysis reveals money flow patterns invisible to most traders
Why Bitcoin could target $104,000 despite fundamental skepticism
The psychological traps that destroy trader accounts (and how to avoid them)
Why timeframe dominance matters more than pattern recognition
How to stage positions properly instead of going "all in"
The crucial difference between maximizing winners vs. minimizing losers
Why most traders fail: focusing on money instead of process
Liberation Day timing and whether news drives cycles or cycles drive news

Steve "Slim" Miller brings over 50 years of trading experience from the CBOE floor to today's markets. In this episode, he breaks down his cycle analysis methodology, explains why Bitcoin could hit $104K despite his bearish long-term view, and reveals the S&P 500 level (6,824.31) that would signal a major shift in market structure.

📊 CHARTS & ANALYSIS DISCUSSED:
S&P 500 cycle analysis showing bullish momentum
Bitcoin's path to $98K-$104K despite overhead resistance
Why the current market reminds Slim of 1972-1973
The critical breakdown level that would flip the market bearish
Multiple timeframe dominance and why it matters

🔑 MORE KEY CONCEPTS:
Why "this time is different" is rarely true in markets
The psychological traps that break traders faster than losses
How cycle analysis predicted major turning points
Managing emotions when your strategy stops working
Why timeframe dominance matters more than patterns
The difference between money flow and chart patterns

KEY LEVELS TO WATCH:
S&P 500 bear signal: Break below 6,824
Bitcoin targets: $97-100K, potentially $104K
S&P upside targets: 7,025 | 7,100 | 7,318

In this in-depth interview, Slim breaks down his cycle analysis methodology, explains why current market valuations remind him of 1972-73 (not 1987 or 1999), and reveals the exact price levels that would signal a major market shift.

We explore why most traders fail not because they're wrong about direction, but because they misunderstand timing and money flow rhythms. Slim walks through his actual charts, showing the proprietary cycle analysis tools he's developed over five decades of trading—demonstrating how he identifies market tops and bottoms with precision.

Whether you're a beginner trying to understand market rhythms or an experienced trader looking to refine your timing, Slim's 52 years of trading wisdom offers perspective you won't find

About Steve "Slim" Miller: With over 50 years of trading experience starting on the CBOE floor in 1974, Steve "Slim" Miller has witnessed every major bull and bear market cycle since the early 1970s. A pioneer in cycle analysis and momentum-based trading systems, Slim combines proprietary technical indicators with deep psychological insights to help traders navigate market complexity. His work focuses on understanding market rhythms, money flows, and the emotional challenges that determine trading success or failure.

Learn more at askslim.com

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