In this episode of Fill the Gap, hosts Tyler Wood, CMT and Dave Lundgren, CMT, CFA speak with veteran trader and educator Brian Shannon, CMT about his swing‑trading approach and the evolution of the Anchored VWAP indicator. Brian explains how Anchored VWAP helps identify who is in control of a market, and why it offers objective insight into market psychology. He gives incredible insight into the creation of the Anchored VWAP, and how he uses it in his analysis. The conversation also covers why Brian favors swing trading over day trading, highlighting the importance of process, risk management, and emotional discipline. Overall, the episode reinforces the idea that price is the most reliable truth in markets and that thoughtful, flexible use of technical tools can improve decision‑making across timeframes and asset classes.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

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CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

This episode of Fill the Gap features Damanick Dantes, CMT, who discusses his adaptive, quantitative approach to portfolio management, emphasizing the importance of trend, momentum, and dispersion across global asset classes. Damanick shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including lessons learned at Babson College and experiences at firms like Fidelity and CoinDesk, which shaped his global perspective and investment philosophy. The conversation explores how his firm dynamically adjusts allocations—such as rotating between Bitcoin and gold—based on evolving correlations and volatility, while stress-testing models to suit different client needs.

We also discuss the challenges of investor education, the importance of clear communication, and the value of building strong client relationships rooted in discipline and transparency. Finally, we touch on current market themes, including global equity rotation, commodity trends, fixed income strategies, and the impact of central bank cycles, all within the context of maintaining a robust, rules-based investment process.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/
@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org

This episode of Fill the Gap features Javier Pineda, CMT, an institutional portfolio manager and author, discussing how technical analysis applies to cryptocurrency markets and the evolution of crypto as an asset class. Javier explains the importance of understanding cycles in Bitcoin, including halving events, bull and bear markets, and the concept of dominance, while noting that institutional adoption and macroeconomic factors now play a larger role than before.

The conversation covers the challenges of aggregating volume and pricing data across decentralized and centralized exchanges, as well as the risks and opportunities in altcoins, emphasizing the need to focus on robust projects with strong communities. Finally, Javier addresses concerns about quantum computing threatening blockchain security, reassuring listeners that current technology is far from capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and that future upgrades can further enhance security.

Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, CMT brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast.

For complete show notes of every episode, visit: https://cmtassociation.org/development/podcasts/

Give us a shout:
@dlundgren3333 or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lundgren-cmt-cfa-63b73b/
@_TBone_Pickens or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wood-cmt-b8b0902/
@CMTAssociation or
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmtassociation

CMT Association is the global credentialing authority committed to advancing the discipline of technical analysis in the financial services industry. We serve members in over 137 countries. Our mission is to elevate investors mastery and skill in mitigating market risk and maximizing return in capital markets through a rigorous credentialing process, professional ethics, and continuous education. CMT Association formed in the late 1960s with headquarters in lower Manhattan, NY and Mumbai, India.

Learn more at: www.cmtassociation.org