Thoughts on DCA'ing vs. Waiting: Is the "Big Cycle" shift our best entry point?

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of back-and-forth here—from the 1% club milestones to ER doctors in China using BTC as a mental health lifeline. It’s clear that while the short-term price action is volatile, the long-term conviction is stronger than ever.

I’ve been reflecting on whether now is the time to start DCA’ing (Dollar Cost Averaging) or if it's better to wait for a clearer economic outlook. On one hand, Ray Dalio’s warnings about the "Big Cycle" debt crisis suggest we are in a dangerous phase, which makes "waiting" feel safer. On the other hand, if you wait for the "perfect" economic outlook, you usually end up buying after the opportunity has passed.

Personally, I’m leaning towards the idea that the best time to start a DCA is when things feel uncertain. I found this deep dive on the evolution of digital finance really helpful for zooming out. It puts the current "war and inflation" narrative into a much larger historical context.

What’s everyone’s strategy right now? Are you sticking to a strict DCA regardless of the macro noise, or are you keeping some dry powder on the sidelines until the 4-year cycle gives us a clearer signal? Also - I made a NotebookLM all about BTC - if anyone want to to use it to learn more about BTC: https://notebookvault.io/notebook/bitcoin-evolution-of-digital-finance

Yesterday my dad gifted me 0,002BTC making me reach my goal of 0,01btc! Now I am 15 and my goal is to get at least 0,05BTC before I turn 18, do you think I can pull this off? Do you have any suggestions about stacking?(Rn I'm storing my BTC in my Trezor wallet) Thanks!

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