In this episode of Trading Takes, Sam sits down with Steven Place — a trader who turned an unconventional path into a remarkable career. From cell phone hacking and defense contracting to trading through the chaos of 2008, Steven has spent 15 years mastering momentum and options flow.

Steven explains why Palantir surged, how option flows truly drive price action, and what's next for small caps, banks, and AI stocks. Packed with lessons on liquidity, narratives, and risk management, this is an episode every serious trader needs to hear.