The most inspiring trade in my trading career came from my assessment of the global macro environment at the end of 2024.

At that time, the Federal Reserve issued signals of rate cuts, and market sentiment began to shift toward risk appetite. While many people were still fixated on daily charts—chasing gains and cutting losses—I chose to take a step back and zoom out to see the big picture.

On Gate.io, I studied on-chain indicators, ETF fund inflows, and changes in institutional wallets’ holdings. Combining my macro outlook, I built my position in Bitcoin in stages within the $58,000-$62,000 range.

The market that followed validated my judgment. This trade brought not only profits, but also a breakthrough in my mindset:

Technical analysis matters, but macro perspective is the key to determining long-term wins and losses.

Since then, I no longer spend every day watching 1-minute candlestick charts. Instead, I’ve devoted more time to researching macro narratives, sector rotation, and asset allocation. The wide variety of trading pairs and real-time data on Gate.io allow me to verify my views across different asset classes.

Today, my portfolio is structured:

· 60% long-term holdings of Bitcoin and Ethereum
· 25% disciplined futures strategies
· 15% carefully selected high-risk opportunities

Don’t be a frog at the bottom of a well—broaden your vision to the level of global asset allocation. Learn to wait for the best timing instead of feeling like you have to trade every day.