2026-01-07 11:40:13

#以太坊大户持仓变化 Copper prices surged past $13,000, and the bulls are excited. Citibank also hurriedly raised its expectations, and for a time, the narrative of a "super cycle" was everywhere.

But a closer look at Citibank's full report reveals a different story.

Their key warning is: January might be the highest point of the year. In other words, the short-term rebound is valid, but how long can it last? Put a question mark.

This "rise first, then decline" pattern is actually quite common—institutions hype up the market to attract retail investors to chase gains, only to start reducing their positions once the price rises. From copper to oil, and then to various commodities, this wave of movement repeats the same story. Investors who think they've caught the "resource bull market" should consider their risk tolerance.

Recently, the crypto market has shown similar signals. $BTC $ETH $SOL and other mainstream coins remain hot, but can their trading volume keep up with the price increase? That’s the key to sustainability. Short-term spikes are easy, but maintaining the trend requires continuous capital inflow. Without this foundation, so-called "takeoff" might just be a fleeting fireworks display.

ETH-1,16%

BTC-0,62%

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SchroedingerGas

· 4h ago

It's the same old trick again: institutions go long first and then cut positions, leaving retail investors holding the bag.

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DaoGovernanceOfficer

· 01-09 06:25

*sigh* here's the empirical problem nobody wants to hear: volume metrics don't lie. institutions pump the narrative, retail chases, then data suggests exit liquidity dries up faster than you'd think. same pattern repeats across every asset class—the governance structures around these pump cycles are literally nonexistent.

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ProveMyZK

· 01-08 10:34

Using this trick again? Institutions call for buying high while retail investors chase, then turn around and run—I've seen this too many times. Trading volume is the key; without volume to support the rise, the increase is just a flash in the pan. Citigroup's recent move is really interesting—first hyping, then demeaning. The January peak? I bet 5 ETH it's not. A rebound that can't keep up with volume will eventually come back down.

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 01-07 14:47

I'm already tired of this Citibank routine. First they call for a rally, then they reduce their positions. Retail investors still have to obediently buy the dip. Trading volume is the real boss. How long this BTC wave can last is really uncertain.

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TommyTeacher1

· 01-07 12:10

I've seen this set of Citibank's talking points before. First, they hype up retail investors, then secretly cut positions. Copper, oil, and the crypto world all follow the same script.

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WalletInspector

· 01-07 12:07

Citibank's move is indeed brilliant—first calling for a rise, then stabbing from behind. When retail investors chase the high, institutions are already at the door.

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RatioHunter

· 01-07 12:00

Citibank's move is really clever, first boosting the price to attract accumulation, then gradually reducing positions. Retail investors are the ones left holding the bag.

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FlippedSignal

· 01-07 11:59

Citibank's trick is old; first call for a rally, then cut positions, retail investors always rush into the gunfire.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-07 11:55

Institutions are tired of this game, first hyping then crashing, retail investors always get the last hit --- Citibank talks nicely, but they’ve already started selling off. That’s the reality --- If trading volume doesn’t follow, no matter how strong the rally, it’s useless. Many people don’t understand this point --- Super cycle? Ha, it peaked in January. Call it a rebound if you want to sound nice --- From copper to coins, the tactics are the same. Some people still believe it --- BTC and ETH are rising, but as for the trading volume... I’m just watching --- If capital supply can’t keep up, it’s dead. Hopefully, this time it’s clear --- They’re pushing retail investors to buy in again, then institutions cut positions—old tricks --- The issue isn’t whether it rises or not, it’s how many days it can hold. That’s the real gamble --- Fireworks? Most likely, it’ll be like this. Don’t be too greedy

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-07 11:46

Once again, the institutional pump-and-dump routine. Citi's latest move is truly impressive. They're playing the old trick of "first call for a rally, then reduce positions." Retail investors really bought into the nonsense of a super cycle. Without volume, even a strong rally is pointless. The crypto market might be heading for a downturn. Every day hearing calls to buy, but I haven't seen many actually defending the market. Saying the January high point was too harsh, directly poking the bulls' lungs. Liquidity is the key; without continuous supply, everything is just a bubble. Institutions take the profits, retail investors drink the soup—an eternal cycle ಠ_ಠ

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