2026-01-07 11:23:33

Recently, I have been watching the trend of a certain cryptocurrency and discovered an interesting phenomenon. The price repeatedly tests the short position entry point but just can't seem to fall below it. This doesn't look like a natural decline; it more resembles someone deliberately putting on a show—gradually lowering expectations to lure retail traders into short positions, accumulating enough shorts, and then suddenly executing a violent rebound.

This kind of tactic is a common trick in trading markets. Once a large number of retail traders are trapped in short positions, well-funded players will initiate a rapid surge, leveraging the chain reaction of stop-loss triggers to amplify the market movement.

My advice is to stay on the sidelines. Instead of getting caught in the trap, it's better to wait for genuine whale-level players to make their move. When large funds truly decide to bet on this coin, that will be the signal to participate. The best strategy at this stage is to watch passively, avoid chasing shorts, and don't rush to buy in—let those well-funded whales play their game.

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MercilessHalal

· 01-10 03:44

Old tricks again, retail investors just love to fall into this trap. I'll just continue to watch coldly from the sidelines, since I'm not the one losing anyway.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-07 11:53

Is it the same pattern again? I took a look at the candlestick chart, and it does look a bit strange... But to be honest, I've heard this move from whales too many times, and in the end, it's still the retail investors who end up holding the bag. Retail investors should have their own way of doing things; don't always try to copy the big players' moves.

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AirdropChaser

· 01-07 11:53

Another guy trying to predict the trend like a fairy... Bro, I've been hearing your theory for three years, but the key is, who knows when the whales will make their move? Wait, wait, waiting too long and the flowers will wither. I think I still need to figure it out myself. But to be honest, this wave is indeed strange. Repeated probing but no breakthrough, feels like there's something fishy inside.

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PhantomMiner

· 01-07 11:36

Is this set again? I've seen through it long ago, I'm just worried retail investors haven't figured it out yet. --- If it can't go down, it's a signal. I'm just waiting to see who takes the bait. --- The dealer's tricks are played out, but the problem is retail investors are still falling for it. --- It's better to wait and see; there's no need to gamble on this wave. --- When whales move, they will move naturally. We should just stay silent. --- This wave looks suspicious no matter how you look at it; avoid it. --- Such obvious tactics, and some still dare to short? --- Wait for big funds to make a move; entering now is just giving away money. --- What does repeated probing indicate? Isn't it just absorbing the chips? --- I think retail investors are again the ones getting trapped this time, same old story.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-07 11:36

It's the same pattern again, probing near the support level and oscillating repeatedly, a typical accumulation move. Retail investors should wake up and not get fooled. Wait, is this really a whale manipulating the market or just market fluctuations? It's hard to tell. Damn, another chance to get caught in a trap. I think I'll keep observing and let those big funds play by themselves. Bear traps never go out of style. Judging by the rhythm, a rebound is probably coming. The problem is I don't have any money to chase with. That's why I hate this circle, always guessing what the market makers are thinking. What’s next? Waiting for that whale who will never make a move again? I'm running out of patience.

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ForkThisDAO

· 01-07 11:32

A typical trap for retail investors, one after another jumping in... I feel sorry for them just watching. Don't be greedy this time, just watch and wait, the whales haven't even made their move yet. After all this fuss and repeated testing, it's obvious they're fishing. I'm not falling for it. Just wait, what's the rush? Once the funds accumulate, they'll pull it up. Trying to buy in now is just suicide.

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