The Trading Game: A Confession - Gary Stevenson

The Trading Game: A Confession is a shocking, deeply personal memoir that takes readers inside the adrenaline-fueled world of high finance. Gary Stevenson, once the youngest trader at Citibank, recounts his rise from a working-class kid in East London to one of the most profitable traders in the City—before everything began to unravel.

At first, the trading floor is intoxicating: the money, the power, the competition. Stevenson quickly becomes a star, dealing in nearly a trillion dollars a day. But as he begins to see the dark truth behind the game—profiting from the world’s economic pain—his success turns into self-destruction. Torn between conscience and ambition, Gary faces a devastating choice: keep winning in a system built on inequality, or walk away before it destroys him completely.

Written with the tension of a thriller and the honesty of a confession, The Trading Game is a powerful exposé of capitalism’s moral void—and one man’s struggle to break free.

Main Themes of the Book

• Greed, ambition, and moral corruption
• Class struggle and social inequality
• The psychological toll of success
• Power, addiction, and moral decay
• The human cost of global capitalism

Why You Should Read This Book by Gary Stevenson

• A No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller, praised for its raw honesty and narrative power.
• Offers a rare insider’s perspective on the ruthless world of high finance.
• Combines thrilling storytelling with sharp social critique.
• Perfect for readers of Barbarians at the Gate, The Wolf of Wall Street, or Flash Boys.
• Highlights the personal and ethical cost of a system built on wealth and inequality.

Gary Stevenson’s The Trading Game: A Confession is more than a memoir—it’s a cautionary tale about money, morality, and what happens when success becomes an obsession. Brutally honest and impossible to put down, it’s a book that will leave you questioning the real price of winning.