The bull market has entered the most difficult phase. The market is oscillating repeatedly within a key range, flipping back and forth, with both bulls and bears getting shaken out. Those with less patience who follow the trend can't hold on anymore, and speculators who can't withstand the volatility are also scared away.
At this time, most people's reactions are actually the same—either they fear further declines and hurriedly cut losses; or they think the bottom has arrived and go all-in for a big buy. The result is often frequent pitfalls. But the market logic is quite clear: the real big opportunities are often hidden behind the public's panic. The main players are taking advantage of this oscillation to transfer chips from retail investors into their own hands, preparing for the next upward surge.
The most taboo thing at this stage is to go all-in. The reason is simple— the trend is not yet clear, although key support levels are still there, the bottom has not been fully formed, and the resistance above has not been broken through. Blindly going all-in at this point, once the market breaks support, you will be caught in a passive position with no room to add positions. The correct approach is to stagger your entries and keep enough cash on hand. This way, when the market dips, you will have the initiative and can avoid repeated losses in the oscillations.
As for cutting losses and running, that’s even more inappropriate. The current oscillation is not a signal of the end of the bull market. From the weekly chart, momentum has not yet reversed, but it is already weakening. The support levels are backed by multiple technical and capital factors. ETF outflows mainly come from retail investors cutting losses, while institutions are actually accumulating at low levels—this is a typical bull market consolidation, not the start of a bear market. Cutting losses now means giving away cheap chips directly to the main players who are accumulating, which not only results in losing principal but also causes you to miss the subsequent trend rebound. When the market truly starts to rise again, chasing high at that point could trap you in high-positioned positions.
The most important thing to do now is very simple: stay calm and control your hands. Don’t let short-term oscillation noise influence your decisions. Maintain your position limits, plan your staggered entries, and wait patiently. Once support stabilizes and resistance is broken, the real main upward wave will come naturally. Those who can endure the lows and hold their chips will have the opportunity to catch the subsequent market dividends.
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StableCoinKaren
· 01-11 02:57
That's right, this round of shakeout is really fierce. I've already been cut twice.
Learning to stagger your positions is essential, or you'll really get wiped out.
Now is the time to test your mentality; if you can endure, you'll win.
Don't ask me why I'm still here; I've already gone all in, haha.
If the support breaks again, I'll really run away.
Actually, it's just waiting—waiting for the wind to come so I can take off.
Looking at the weekly chart, that support level seems very solid, so why are some people still selling?
I'm actually adding to my position at the bottom, just waiting to see how the rebound unfolds.
The most feared thing in times like these is acting impulsively; controlling your hand is truly the key.
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WenMoon42
· 01-11 02:57
Exactly right, but it's really tough now. Those cutting losses are just giving chips to institutions.
The strategy of entering in batches is brilliant, but you still have to endure the psychological torment.
This round of shakeout truly exposes human nature; seeing the decline makes people want to run.
The bottom signal hasn't been fully confirmed yet; those going all-in are just gambling.
Let's wait and see. Anyway, once the main upward wave arrives, it will take off. Right now, it's a test of who can survive to see that day.
Holding cash is better than anything else. Don't be fooled by those short-term noise.
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SerumSurfer
· 01-11 02:56
You're absolutely right. Now is the stage where whoever has the strongest mentality wins.
Gradual deployment is truly the only way out. Friends holding full positions should be breaking out in cold sweat right now.
This round of shakeout still needs to continue. Just hold on.
Institutions are accumulating shares while we're still cutting losses. It's honestly a bit funny.
Let's wait and see if the support breaks. If it breaks, then we'll talk.
Once the mentality collapses, it's all over. Let's just pretend this period doesn't exist.
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SatoshiLeftOnRead
· 01-11 02:55
Is it another washout? I've seen through you guys long ago, just waiting for the rebound to buy back my positions.
Dipping in batches sounds good, but the key is that cash is almost gone, how can I split?
Those who endure are winners, that's true, but there are even more who can't hold on.
Support levels stabilizing? Why do I still feel like it could break at any moment?
Having the initiative sounds easy to say, but when the time comes, you'll still be afraid.
It's really hard not to cut losses; when I see it falling, I just want to run.
This mindset, called good manners, is actually just a gambler's luck mentality.
Waiting for the main upward wave is like waiting for the wind, but even if the wind comes, you might not catch it.
Brothers who went all-in, how are you doing now?
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OnchainFortuneTeller
· 01-11 02:54
That's right, now is the test of mentality. Those who are fully invested are crying, while those buying in batches are bottom-fishing. The difference is huge.
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It's the same old excuse, why do I always feel like I'm one step behind?
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Buying in batches sounds easy, but I, with no bullets left, am crying.
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Every time they say to hold on, but in the end, I'm still trapped.
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Main force accumulating shares? I feel like the main force is draining my blood.
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How many truly dare to buy in batches? Most are still all in or all out.
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Support levels are building a bottom again and again? I don't believe you.
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Hang in there, brothers, someone will succeed, maybe not me.
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MevHunter
· 01-11 02:50
That's right, those cutting losses now are just giving chips to the main players. When a real rebound happens, they'll regret it.
Gradually deploying this strategy is indeed necessary to hold onto, and those with full positions are now at risk of being wiped out.
Holding cash is the key; wait for the signals to appear before acting.
This round of shakeout is a test of mentality. If your mindset collapses, you've already lost.
Before the bottom signal is fully confirmed, going all-in makes you a rookie.
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LiquidationWatcher
· 01-11 02:45
Another saying, "Survive the shakeout and you'll profit," sounds easy, but real trading is really a test of human nature.
Batching is definitely not wrong; it's just that the psychological barrier is tough—seeing the price drop further, do you dare to add more?
How are those full-position traders doing now? I haven't seen many bouncing around actively.
The main force accumulating shares—I've heard this countless times. Anyway, it's the retail investors who end up losing.
Support levels haven't broken the bottom, nor have they formed a base. This is called an unclear trend. By the time it's clear, you'd have already chased the high.
People cutting losses aren't necessarily fools; they're just scared of being manipulated.
The biggest test now is whether you have extra funds to buy more if the price drops another half. Most people simply don't have that condition.
To put it simply, patience and ammunition are essential. If you lack both, then don't bother.
The bull market has entered the most difficult phase. The market is oscillating repeatedly within a key range, flipping back and forth, with both bulls and bears getting shaken out. Those with less patience who follow the trend can't hold on anymore, and speculators who can't withstand the volatility are also scared away.
At this time, most people's reactions are actually the same—either they fear further declines and hurriedly cut losses; or they think the bottom has arrived and go all-in for a big buy. The result is often frequent pitfalls. But the market logic is quite clear: the real big opportunities are often hidden behind the public's panic. The main players are taking advantage of this oscillation to transfer chips from retail investors into their own hands, preparing for the next upward surge.
The most taboo thing at this stage is to go all-in. The reason is simple— the trend is not yet clear, although key support levels are still there, the bottom has not been fully formed, and the resistance above has not been broken through. Blindly going all-in at this point, once the market breaks support, you will be caught in a passive position with no room to add positions. The correct approach is to stagger your entries and keep enough cash on hand. This way, when the market dips, you will have the initiative and can avoid repeated losses in the oscillations.
As for cutting losses and running, that’s even more inappropriate. The current oscillation is not a signal of the end of the bull market. From the weekly chart, momentum has not yet reversed, but it is already weakening. The support levels are backed by multiple technical and capital factors. ETF outflows mainly come from retail investors cutting losses, while institutions are actually accumulating at low levels—this is a typical bull market consolidation, not the start of a bear market. Cutting losses now means giving away cheap chips directly to the main players who are accumulating, which not only results in losing principal but also causes you to miss the subsequent trend rebound. When the market truly starts to rise again, chasing high at that point could trap you in high-positioned positions.
The most important thing to do now is very simple: stay calm and control your hands. Don’t let short-term oscillation noise influence your decisions. Maintain your position limits, plan your staggered entries, and wait patiently. Once support stabilizes and resistance is broken, the real main upward wave will come naturally. Those who can endure the lows and hold their chips will have the opportunity to catch the subsequent market dividends.