Recorded on February 17, 2026.
Steve Yang sits down with Chris Vermeulen (Founder & CIO of The Technical Traders) for a hard, chart-driven conversation about what the market is really saying right now—without the narratives. Chris walks through why parabolic moves can flip fast, how log vs linear charts can give completely different “signals,” and what he watches to avoid getting trapped in crowded trades. The discussion moves from silver and gold to oil/energy and mega-cap equities, including how leadership cracks can spread once key levels fail. Chris also breaks down how he thinks about stepping aside (cash) until trends confirm, and what signals would pull him back in with conviction. If you want a rules-based framework for navigating volatility instead of guessing tops and bottoms, this is built for you. #Millettian
Key topics:
- Silver’s parabolic spike: warning signs, crowding, and what “confirmation” looks like
- Log scale vs linear scale: why traders get conflicting signals and second-guess positions
- Cup-and-handle / “launch pad” structure: when to wait vs when to act
- Moving averages and trend signals: filtering noise and avoiding bull traps
- Energy vs metals cycles: what oil may be telegraphing about growth expectations
- Mega-cap leadership (“Magnificent Seven”): what happens when the generals roll over
- Portfolio positioning: stepping aside, preserving capital, and re-entry triggers
- Trading psychology: FOMO management and learning the hard way
- Best resources/books for leveling up technical analysis
Guest links (Chris Vermeulen / The Technical Traders):
Website: https://thetechnicaltraders.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechnicalTraders
X: https://x.com/TheTechTraders
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTechnicalTraders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradingtechnicalanalysis/
Contact: https://thetechnicaltraders.com/contact/
Host + NRS links (Steve Yang / Natural Resource Stocks):
NRS Website: https://www.NaturalResourceStocks.net
YouTube Main: https://www.youtube.com/@naturalresourcestocks
YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalResoureStocksClips
Steve on X: https://x.com/SteveYangStocks
Steve on X (alt): https://x.com/TheSteveYang
Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyangstocks/
NRS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturalresourcestocks-net/
NRS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Natural-Resource-Stocks/100090526686713/
NRS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.resource.stocks
NRS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalresourcestocks/
Chapters:
00:00 Cold open: parabolic silver warning
01:34 Intro + what Chris watches
02:29 Silver: parabolic spike + mixed signals
06:28 Log vs linear: why traders second-guess
08:32 Cup-and-handle + “launch pad” setup
11:49 Patience vs dead money: waiting for the next leg
13:30 Trend signals: moving averages + confirmation
15:53 Bull traps: how to avoid getting faked out
18:22 Energy vs metals cycles: what leads what?
20:07 Oil’s bearish tell + key support levels
21:58 Mega-cap leadership & “Magnificent Seven” risk
25:16 Going to cash: allocation rules and discipline
30:20 Gold/Silver/Bitcoin: step aside vs re-enter triggers
31:36 The most common trading mistakes (and fixes)
35:00 Best books/resources for technical analysis
38:13 What The Technical Traders does (services + process)
39:44 Where to follow Chris + newsletter
41:00 Wrap
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