2026-01-09 10:29:01

This Thursday at 1 a.m., a $425 million options settlement directly triggered intense market volatility. Last night, Bitcoin rebounded to around 9170, and Ethereum also touched the 3130 level, but this rebound generally lacked follow-through momentum.

The key point is simple: if the rebound doesn't break through, go ahead and set up short positions. The current pullback provides enough entry opportunities; traders who want to maintain their positions can enter, but they must set stop-loss orders to protect their capital and leave room for the upcoming decline.

Friday should be approached with extra caution. Exchanges and market makers usually won't miss the opportunity during key events like non-farm payroll data releases, so the chances of sudden spikes are high. Real profit is the profit you take home, so the key is to manage risk well—protect your principal, and everything else will be meaningful.

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retroactive_airdrop

· 5h ago

Once again, it's the same weak rebound pattern, it's just annoying to watch. On Non-Farm Payroll day, there will definitely be all kinds of spike injections, as the big players love to play this way. How many times have I said to protect the principal and set stop-losses? Still, some people hold onto their positions... Really, safeguarding the principal is the key. A 425 million options settlement? Just looking at this volatility, you can tell there will be traps for the unwary. Better to be cautious. If the rebound doesn't break through, going short is the logical move. It all depends on who can withstand the spike injections on Friday.

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FreeMinter

· 01-09 14:57

Same old story, weak rebound and then sell? When I said that last time, it was immediately followed by a sharp surge. Are we still playing this game now?

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-09 10:59

It's the same story again. When the rebound is weak, go short. It sounds easy, but in reality... I wanted to criticize the 9170 move last night, but during non-farm hours, we get whipped around. Everyone talks about risk management, but how many can really protect their principal?

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MidnightTrader

· 01-09 10:58

425 million poured in with still no movement, this rebound is really quite虚的. --- I definitely won't dare to hold a heavy position during the non-farm payroll window on Friday, last time I got stopped out with a spike. --- Set the stop-loss properly first, the principal is the foundation, making more or less profit is secondary. --- Rebound to 9170 but still no breakthrough, short positions should indeed be added, just see if it can break below support on Friday. --- Tired of hearing about protecting the principal haha, bottom-fishing always comes with casualties. --- The操盘手's moves this time are too obvious, non-farm payroll will definitely be another bloodbath.

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 01-09 10:55

No follow-up after the rebound means it's time to exit. I've seen through this trick long ago. On non-farm Friday, really don't be greedy...

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GateUser-a5fa8bd0

· 01-09 10:48

If the rebound lacks strength, be alert; the 9170 level is indeed prone to dropping. On non-farm payroll day, don't be too greedy, as a spike is highly likely.

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FUD_Whisperer

· 01-09 10:34

Did the rebound fail to break through? Then just wait to be smashed; this trick is old and worn out.

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