2025-12-16 13:31:02

From the 4-hour chart, both main cryptocurrencies are engaged in a tug-of-war near the resistance level. To be honest, at this position, the momentum for both bulls and bears is moderate; the rebound lacks strength, and the decline isn't showing significant movement. This kind of stalemate market condition is indeed not very suitable for easy entry.

The overall market environment is relatively weak, making sustained rebounds difficult. If you must participate, a prudent approach is to wait for a rally to peak before establishing short positions, but the prerequisite is to set proper stop-losses—this is the baseline.

Looking ahead, from now until the beginning of the year, there should be several trading waves to take advantage of. Opportunities for both long and short positions may appear; the key is to have patience and wait for the right moment. Choose the right timing, control risks well, and there are still many profit opportunities in the next two to three months. Remember to stick to a steady pace and avoid greed.

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SerLiquidated

· 2025-12-19 13:21

The market is so volatile, repeatedly getting caught in the same pattern, you really need patience, or you'll be trapped dead in minutes. Rising to the top and then shorting again, I agree with this approach, but I'm just worried that even with stop-losses set, they might still get hit. Wait, wait, wait, until the beginning of the year, it feels like I’ll be waiting forever again. It's better to be honest and focus on the risks. Both bulls and bears have opportunities, it all depends on your luck haha. The rebound is weak, and the decline is also weak, this is the most torturous market. I can never remember the phrase "don't be greedy," and every time I do, I end up getting wiped out. Near the resistance level, it's a tug-of-war, and who makes money or loses depends entirely on luck.

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DegenWhisperer

· 2025-12-19 13:12

It's starting to get tense again. This kind of market is the most annoying—rebound is weak, and decline is also weak. Let's just keep observing. Wait and see, no need to rush. Before the end of the year, there are indeed two chances to make some profit, but you need patience, brother. Have you set your stop-loss? This really can't be overlooked. Once you've lost, you'll understand. Entering the market now is purely asking for trouble. I'll wait until the top is in before making a move. These two months of consolidation are actually an opportunity; it all depends on who can stay calm. Both bulls and bears have their plays, but the key is not to be greedy. Staying steady is the way to go.

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 2025-12-17 15:53

Well, this choppy market really isn't interesting. Let's wait and see. Wait, wait, wait, have you all set your stop-loss orders? There might still be a chance before the beginning of the year, but the key is not to be greedy, brothers. This rebound is indeed dull, I'm also observing. Both bulls and bears have opportunities, but the premise is patience. I believe in this logic. You're right, it's easy to get caught when entering now, let's wait and see. Steady and solid progress is easier to say than to do. The market trend should still have two or three months of room, it all depends on whether we can hold on to the bottom.

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WhaleMinion

· 2025-12-16 13:54

Don't mess with a stagnant market; there's really no need to jump in this time.

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BrokenDAO

· 2025-12-16 13:50

A stagnant market is like this: neither bulls nor bears have strength, essentially lacking a clear incentive mechanism to drive the price direction. This is similar to governance voting stalls—the absence of checks and balances on rights, so no one can move.

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BearMarketMonk

· 2025-12-16 13:37

In a choppy market like this, I hate it the most, I can't find the rhythm. --- Wait, could it surge and then drop straight down? This time I'll get caught again. --- That's right, stop-loss must be set; it's a bloody lesson. --- Now hold on, there should be an opportunity at the beginning of the year. Anyway, I'm not in a hurry. --- Every time I say there's an opportunity, but I still end up losing money haha. --- It's really about who can hold on; most people can't endure that wave of the market. --- In a weak environment, be cautious with short positions; rebounds can be very fierce.

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BridgeNomad

· 2025-12-16 13:37

ngl the stalemate rn hits different... been through enough exploits to know when liquidity's just fragmenting sideways like this. tight stops or nothing imo, that's the only optimal routing out of these grimy price action zones.

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