2025-12-19 07:21:06

The Bank of Japan officially announced a 25 basis point rate hike today, raising the policy interest rate to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years. The market did not remain calm in response—Ethereum experienced sharp fluctuations, with frequent spikes up and down, and a situation where both bulls and bears were caught off guard.

Interestingly, two completely different voices emerged in the market. One side is optimistic, believing that after the negative news is gradually digested, Ethereum may never see prices below $3,000 in the short term, and next year's rebound potential is worth期待. But the other side chose to exit, with some even deciding to temporarily leave the market after liquidation.

The relationship between macro policies and crypto assets has always been complex. The tightening cycle of the Bank of Japan has a tangible impact on global liquidity, and in such an environment, risk assets like Ethereum tend to perform more violently. Short-term volatility is inevitable, but the long-term trend remains to be seen over time.

How do you feel about this wave of market movement? Did you seize the opportunity, or were you caught off guard by the shockwave? Regarding the market outlook for next year, feel free to share your views.

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StealthDeployer

· 2025-12-22 05:14

The long wick candle is here again, the Japanese Central Bank really knows how to pick the timing... I just want to know who the hell dares to buy the dip at a time like this.

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ZenMiner

· 2025-12-22 03:31

Another wave of Long Wick Candles, my stop loss orders have all been triggered, it's really unbelievable.

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MidnightTrader

· 2025-12-21 15:36

Another day being beaten by the Long Wick Candle, it's really insane.

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GhostChainLoyalist

· 2025-12-19 07:52

It's the Bank of Japan causing trouble again. My liquidation orders are feeling very speechless haha.

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BearMarketGardener

· 2025-12-19 07:51

Oops, it's the same old story again. When the Bank of Japan raises interest rates, I knew I was about to get cut again. Got double killed again, truly incredible, all contracts exploded... Waiting until next year? I'm afraid I won't be able to wait. Getting out is the right move. This wave of liquidity freeze is just too unpredictable. Instead of gambling here, it's better to farm vegetables for stability. Below 3000? Ha, I don't think the bears have fully performed yet. Japan's move has shaken all global risk assets. I'm really a bit tired of Ethereum. This move by the central bank is basically harvesting retail investors, no doubt. Short-term volatility? That's just a polite way of saying "targeted slaughter." Let's wait and see. The long-term trend is still early. Anyway, preserving capital is the priority. Everyone says the negative news has been digested, so why is it still dropping? That phrase is so overused. I choose to lie flat. Anyway, I can't make money, so why bother?

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GamefiHarvester

· 2025-12-19 07:51

Got stabbed again, damn it. Is $3,000 really the bottom of the market?

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ArbitrageBot

· 2025-12-19 07:45

My comments: The Bank of Japan raises interest rates, and we get cut again—this logic is really damn absurd. I went all-in on this dip, and it hurt like hell to cut losses. Will we never see below 3000 again? Just blowing smoke, someone will be saying that next year too. Respect to the brothers who got liquidated; you're real men. Cutting losses in time is the way to go. Macro stuff is hard to predict; I just look at the candlestick charts. If you ask me, expect continued short-term volatility, don’t overthink about bottom fishing. Ethereum rebound next year? We need to see how liquidity looks first. This market cycle has completely confused me; I didn’t get the rhythm right. Long and short traps—retail investors are always the ones getting harvested. Hoping for next year? First, survive this year, brother.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 2025-12-19 07:39

Here we go again, whenever the central bank moves, the world has to shake, ETH gets dragged down, it's really outrageous.

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CounterIndicator

· 2025-12-19 07:35

Another wave of crazy market movements, all my stop-loss orders got triggered haha

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