Last week, I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the CMT Global Investment Summit in Dubai.
I’ve traveled a lot over the years, but Dubai hit different.
Standing under the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, I was reminded that great things take vision, patience, and smart strategy.
The same goes for the markets — calculated risks today can turn into growth tomorrow.
And then I stepped into the Summit itself: a room packed with the sharpest, most brilliant minds in the industry.
It doesn’t matter where you’re from, what you do, or your background — technical analysis connects us all.
Ralph Acampora was there. The godfather of technical analysis. Founder of the CMT Association in the 70s, back when TA was still considered fringe.
A true legend.
Listening to his stories, seeing the legacy he helped build, and feeling the growth of this community over decades was humbling, inspiring, and honestly kind of mind-blowing.
One thing I really took from Ralph was the simplicity in his approach. It’s all about identifying trends, keeping it clean, and letting the market show you the path.
That approach set the tone for the rest of the event.
One of the most interesting takeaways that caught my attention was around sentiment in the commodities space.
The bearishness in Crude oil is real — you can feel it in every conversation.
Everyone seems to be waiting for it to break down, with sentiment hitting extremes we haven’t seen in a while.
When the crowd leans this hard in one direction, it often sets up for a surprise the other way.
For me, the line in the sand for Crude lies at 60.
If we’re below that level, the path of least resistance is lower.
It’s that simple.
I also got to contribute behind the scenes with live charting, helping bring insights to life for attendees in real time.
Who would have thought? For me, it was an absolute honor.
In the end, Dubai reminded me of something else too: growth happens outside your comfort zone.
Meet new people, experience new cultures, push yourself into unfamiliar spaces, and yes… sometimes even let loose a little while talking about markets.
I’m currently living in Madrid for a couple of months. If you’re nearby, reach out — let’s grab some good wine, share stories, and talk markets.