Recently, the market has indeed been oscillating, with BTC and ETH repeatedly testing key levels. From a technical perspective, caution is advised in the short term, and taking profits in batches is a good strategy.
From a macro perspective, the US November unadjusted CPI data released the day before yesterday was 2.7%, well below the market expectation of 3.1%. After this data was released, market expectations for the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates clearly increased. The rate cut cycle usually provides support for risk assets, and as a high-risk asset class, cryptocurrencies are still worth paying attention to in this macro environment.
However, a reminder: even the best fundamentals require good risk management. The current strategy is to seize possible opportunities while setting proper take-profit and stop-loss levels, so as not to let short-term volatility disrupt the rhythm. Precisely timing the moves is more important than blindly chasing the market.
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ETHmaxi_NoFilter
· 2025-12-21 05:04
The expectation of interest rate cuts is indeed appealing, but I still feel that chasing the price right now is a bit unrealistic. This wave of BTC repeatedly testing seems to be wearing down people's confidence.
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DeFiVeteran
· 2025-12-18 17:43
Batch taking profits is the truth, otherwise it's easy to chase highs and get trapped.
The CPI data is indeed attractive, but don’t just focus on rate cuts; setting proper stop-losses is the key.
A tug-of-war market should be taken slowly, no need to rush.
Sense of rhythm is really more important than anything else; blindly chasing losses is exhausting.
I'm still a bit cautious about the 2.7 data; a rebound may not be sustainable.
Setting take-profit and stop-loss levels is the only way to sleep peacefully; the market is too volatile right now.
The rate cut cycle sounds good, but it feels just so-so, not as strong as expected.
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WalletDivorcer
· 2025-12-18 14:46
The market has been swinging for so long; taking profits in batches is indeed a prudent move.
The CPI data this time is really strong, but don't get carried away by the rate cut expectations.
Set your take-profit and stop-loss levels properly; that's the secret to lasting longer.
Even when the rate cut cycle arrives, don't rush to go all in; timing is the most important.
Come wave after wave; only by not being greedy can you make money.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 2025-12-18 14:40
The expectation of interest rate cuts is a good sign, but I still think this rally is a bit fake. Let's wait for the CPI data to be repeatedly verified.
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ser_ngmi
· 2025-12-18 14:37
Getting off in batches is indeed stable, but I feel we should wait a bit longer. The expectation of interest rate cuts is definitely a positive, but I'm just worried it might turn out to be a false alarm again.
Recently, the market has indeed been oscillating, with BTC and ETH repeatedly testing key levels. From a technical perspective, caution is advised in the short term, and taking profits in batches is a good strategy.
From a macro perspective, the US November unadjusted CPI data released the day before yesterday was 2.7%, well below the market expectation of 3.1%. After this data was released, market expectations for the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates clearly increased. The rate cut cycle usually provides support for risk assets, and as a high-risk asset class, cryptocurrencies are still worth paying attention to in this macro environment.
However, a reminder: even the best fundamentals require good risk management. The current strategy is to seize possible opportunities while setting proper take-profit and stop-loss levels, so as not to let short-term volatility disrupt the rhythm. Precisely timing the moves is more important than blindly chasing the market.