Certified Technical Analyst (CTA) Myles Y. Tan has built a reputation defined by disciplined strategy, verifiable results, and a passion for educating others in the art and science of technical analysis. His credential is not just a title—it is substantiated by a career of exceptional portfolio performance across multiple asset classes.
From 2009 to 2017, he achieved a tenfold growth in his Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEI) portfolio, a feat he mirrored in the cryptocurrency markets from 2017 to 2025, while also managing active positions in NFTs and gold. These milestones illustrate his ability to adapt, innovate, and succeed across evolving financial landscapes.
Today, Myles applies his expertise as the Chief Operating Officer of ZFT Trading Republic, where his technical analysis directly informs strategic trading operations and community-driven initiatives.
His academic foundation in Psychology and Communication from Ateneo de Manila University equips him with a unique perspective on market psychology and behavioral economics, both of which play a central role in his trading and leadership philosophy.
By combining rigorous data-driven analysis with insights into human behavior, he has positioned himself as a trusted voice in both trading and financial education.
How He Discovered the Society of Technical Analysts of the Philippines (STA)
“I saw it on Facebook and saw some crypto influencers posting their certificate of completion.”
What Motivated Him to Join and Stay with STA
“I was motivated to get the title and the awesome professor made me stay.”
What Inspired Him to Pursue CTA Certification
“The opportunity to learn new things while making bigger profits intrigued me.”
How STA and CTA Certification Helped His Growth and Career
“More people took my analysis seriously and it actually helped them make more money.”
“I got hired as a COO for a crypto education firm called the ZFT trading republic. The platform allows me to share my knowledge to more people and help them gain financial freedom.”
Through his CTA journey, Myles Y. Tan has not only advanced his own career but also elevated the credibility of technical analysis as a discipline in the Philippines. His story reflects the transformative power of certification—validating expertise, opening doors to leadership, and creating opportunities to empower others toward financial independence.