The recent market movements have really left people speechless. Yesterday, it looked like the market was picking up, but then it was pushed back down. For spot investors, these small fluctuations don't have much impact, but if there's a major crash or surge, the situation would be completely different. However, based on current signs, the probability of such extreme market conditions occurring isn't high. The market seems to be controlled within a very delicate range, and the longer this range is maintained, the more time some large funds have to position themselves.
The debate about entry timing has always been intense. Some say it's not suitable to enter now, while others believe in sticking to dollar-cost averaging. But honestly, no one can give you a 100% correct answer. DCA strategies can help you average out costs and reduce risks, but they don't eliminate risk entirely. Those claiming to have definitive answers in trading are often the least trustworthy. The most reliable approach is to control your position sizes and leave room to handle various situations.
The wave of market activity at the beginning of the year was quite strong; I didn't expect a pullback now. The most memorable moment was a friend opening a short position at around 3000 on Ethereum, but he couldn't withstand the losses and had to cut his position. A few days later, the market really did fall back. That's the irony of the market. Those who recklessly go long at this level are likely to end up trapped.
Currently, the market is in a highly chaotic state. It's recommended to stay away from high-risk operations for now. With the Spring Festival approaching, instead of staring at the K-line, it's better to rest and prepare for going home.
The sideways trend is expected to continue for quite some time. The biggest test during this period is patience—don't get angry over short-term fluctuations, and avoid impulsive decisions. Spend more time with your family; that's much more worthwhile than watching the market.
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APY追逐者
· 01-11 15:15
Right now, this market is really Schrödinger's rise and fall—there was still hope yesterday, but today it's gone.
Basically, it's just waiting; don't mess around.
My buddy is the same—he shorted at 3000 and got wiped out, it's quite ironic.
Dollar-cost averaging is still reliable, but don't expect zero-risk fairy tales.
Before the Spring Festival, it's better to honestly spend time with family rather than staring at the charts—it's more comfortable.
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SerumSquirter
· 01-08 15:49
Friend, what you said really makes sense. I am the fool who opened a short position at ETH 3000.
After cutting losses and running away, watching the market fall back, that feeling was truly incredible.
Now I’ve decided to just lie low and not trade before the Spring Festival.
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LiquidityNinja
· 01-08 15:36
Another round of this torturous volatility, I really can't hold on anymore
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The story of friends cutting losses is too heartbreaking. I've seen too many such reverse operations
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Instead of staring at the market every day, it's better to go home and spend time with parents. Anyway, the market won't run away
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Is there plenty of time for big funds to deploy? Then we retail investors are just here to run alongside, haha
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Dollar-cost averaging sounds reliable but you also need to control your position size. There's no such thing as absolute safety
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Chinese New Year is coming soon, everyone, it's time to rest your mind
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Those who say they can predict accurately are mostly full of nonsense
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LiquidityWitch
· 01-08 15:34
Dollar-cost averaging is the way to go; don't listen to those shouting signals and spouting nonsense.
The recent market movements have really left people speechless. Yesterday, it looked like the market was picking up, but then it was pushed back down. For spot investors, these small fluctuations don't have much impact, but if there's a major crash or surge, the situation would be completely different. However, based on current signs, the probability of such extreme market conditions occurring isn't high. The market seems to be controlled within a very delicate range, and the longer this range is maintained, the more time some large funds have to position themselves.
The debate about entry timing has always been intense. Some say it's not suitable to enter now, while others believe in sticking to dollar-cost averaging. But honestly, no one can give you a 100% correct answer. DCA strategies can help you average out costs and reduce risks, but they don't eliminate risk entirely. Those claiming to have definitive answers in trading are often the least trustworthy. The most reliable approach is to control your position sizes and leave room to handle various situations.
The wave of market activity at the beginning of the year was quite strong; I didn't expect a pullback now. The most memorable moment was a friend opening a short position at around 3000 on Ethereum, but he couldn't withstand the losses and had to cut his position. A few days later, the market really did fall back. That's the irony of the market. Those who recklessly go long at this level are likely to end up trapped.
Currently, the market is in a highly chaotic state. It's recommended to stay away from high-risk operations for now. With the Spring Festival approaching, instead of staring at the K-line, it's better to rest and prepare for going home.
The sideways trend is expected to continue for quite some time. The biggest test during this period is patience—don't get angry over short-term fluctuations, and avoid impulsive decisions. Spend more time with your family; that's much more worthwhile than watching the market.
Happy New Year, everyone.