#GateAI创作 Today I want to share a recent BTCUSDT swing trade I executed on Gate Square, focusing on clear entry logic, disciplined exits, and an honest profit and loss review. The idea was based on a higher timeframe trend continuation combined with lower timeframe confirmation.

On the daily chart, BTC was holding above the 50-day moving average, while market structure showed higher lows. This signaled that bullish momentum was still intact despite short-term volatility. On the 4H timeframe, price consolidated in a tight range, forming a bullish flag pattern near a key support zone. Volume decreased during consolidation, which often precedes a breakout.

My entry was planned near the lower boundary of the flag. I entered a long position at 42,150 after a strong bullish 1H candle closed above the intraday resistance with increasing volume. The stop loss was placed at 41,400, below the flag support and recent swing low, keeping risk controlled. My initial target was set at 44,000, aligned with a previous resistance level and the measured move of the pattern.

For position sizing, I risked only 2% of my total trading capital. This allowed me to stay calm and follow the plan without emotional interference. After entry, price moved steadily upward, respecting higher lows on the 15-minute chart.

As BTC approached 43,600, I partially took profit on 50% of the position to lock in gains and reduced risk by moving the stop loss to breakeven. Eventually, price hit my final target at 44,000. The trade closed with an overall gain of approximately 3.6% on the account.

This trade reinforced the importance of patience, waiting for confirmation, and strict risk management. Not every setup works, but following a consistent process helps achieve long-term profitability in trading.

Going forward, I will continue refining entries, journaling every trade, and adapting to changing market conditions, because consistency, discipline, and learning from both wins and losses remain the true edge over many trading $GT