2026-01-09 23:23:08

The weekend has always been a favorite time for traders, mainly because market fluctuations are relatively mild and the overall rhythm is more controllable. Although occasional large swings do occur, they are rare. During most weekends, mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum tend to oscillate within a narrow range, which actually provides us with good opportunities for positioning. Taking advantage of this pre-holiday window, you can make good use of the weekend to optimize your holdings and prepare for the new year's market.

From the current market trend, it is still in a tug-of-war between the upside and downside, with no clear trend forming. This kind of rhythm is actually easier to grasp because the volatility won't move too quickly, giving plenty of time to adjust operations. Of course, the premise is not to let yourself get deeply trapped. If that happens, you should calmly assess the reasons, make adjustments when needed, cut losses when necessary, and keep losses within a tolerable range.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin shows signs of a slight upward move. The key is to identify the short-term resistance above and support below, and to switch between short positions and long positions around these two key points. Wait until the trend becomes clearer before following the trend.

Specific trading advice: Consider shorting BTC around 90850, with the support level at 90150; for ETH, consider shorting around 3095, with a focus on 3055 below. If the price breaks through these levels, be sure to wait for the market to stabilize before entering, and control the timing of your entries and exits.

BTC1,99%

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NotSatoshi

· 01-12 16:37

Weekend volatility trading is indeed easy to operate, but I think the short position at 90850 is a bit tight... Honestly, this wave of BTC's upward move doesn't feel that gentle. Last weekend, I said the same thing, and it directly surged 800 points. Cutting losses is too difficult, brother, I just can't get past the psychological barrier. ETH's support level looks pretty good, let's see if it can hold above 3055 first. Waiting for a breakdown before entering? Easier said than done, missing the market is even more painful. The idea of adjusting the position allocation is correct; before the end of the year, it's indeed time to adjust the holding structure.

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DataBartender

· 01-10 15:19

Weekend consolidation is indeed comfortable, but I think the risk of this breakdown is still a bit high. Cutting losses requires more courage than holding positions; most people get stuck at this step. The short order at 90850 has been placed; now it's just a matter of whether it can retest 90150. ETH at this level feels a bit tricky; it seems like it still needs to be tested a few more times.

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-10 02:31

Weekend market is mild, I've heard this rhetoric too many times, but the result is always getting smashed through. Short at 90850? Last time I did that, I got liquidated immediately, buddy. Is ETH 3055 support reliable? Feels shaky. Cutting losses, cutting losses—it's easy to say, but who really wants to cut? Wait, wait, I feel like if I wait too long, I'll miss out.

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notSatoshi1971

· 01-09 23:49

The weekend market fluctuations really test your mentality. To put it simply, it's about who can stay calm and steady. If it breaks below, just cut it. No need to wait for a correction. I've learned this lesson the hard way. I shorted around 90850. I'm still thinking about how to add to the position.

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PebbleHander

· 01-09 23:48

Weekend market is like this, very sluggish, which actually makes it easier to operate, unlike the excitement of weekdays. Wait for a breakdown to enter? That's what I did last time, and I missed the whole wave of the market haha. I'm a bit afraid to short at 90850, I still feel it might go up further. Anyway, I bought the bottom at 89500.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 01-09 23:45

Weekend volatile market, it's the same old high short and low long trick. Can you really make money? Getting in at the right time without getting trapped is the key; losing your temper won't help anything. I'm still watching BTC at this price level; I'll wait until it breaks below before acting. Only when it breaks @90150@ will I dare to enter; otherwise, cutting losses is too painful. Those levels for ETH have been tested repeatedly; they seem to have little reference value. The pre-holiday window sounds great, but in practice, you still need to be cautious. Deep trapping is real; I'm still struggling inside, haha. Listening to high short and low long sounds easy, but few can really hold it. Entering after a break? Bro, you're taking it easy. By the time I adjust, I’ve already been swept out. Minor fluctuations are the easiest to make greedy on; one wrong move and you go all-in.

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InfraVibes

· 01-09 23:44

The weekend market is so mild, what is there to fear? Just follow your position and it will be fine. Talking about cutting losses is easy, but when the time comes, your hands will tremble. That's a common problem, right? I'll place a short order at 90850 first, no rush anyway, just trading time for space. No matter how right you are, execution is the key. Why did I chase the high again? ETH's resistance level is really tricky. Whether it breaks or not, it's just tug-of-war, so annoying. Deeply trapped and feeling suffocated just hearing about it. I've heard "control risk" a hundred times, but I still have to pay tuition. Weekend is indeed suitable for adjusting positions, not as tiring as on workdays, good for thinking. You all are right, but what if the market doesn't follow the usual patterns? That’s the norm, right?

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-09 23:38

Weekend market is like this, very sluggish, but you can actually catch the bottom... However, I think don't be too greedy, if it breaks support, you should run.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-09 23:36

Weekend market conditions are indeed mild, but I feel this time is a bit different, with some harsh cutting of losses. Still hoping to wait for a correction after breaking the level? Usually, after correction, there’s a new low. This wave of BTC might not be that simple. This window period before the New Year... is actually more vulnerable to being smashed. Position allocation? Let’s just focus on staying alive first. Can’t hold the 90,850 short position, everyone. Is ETH 3055 really the bottom? Honestly, I don’t believe it either. Mild volatility? Why do I feel like it’s about to explode at any moment? Controllable rhythm is relative; there’s no room for liquidation. Small fluctuations hide big traps; don’t be fooled.

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ParanoiaKing

· 01-09 23:32

Weekend narrow-range fluctuations are indeed easy to operate, but this wave of BTC feels like it's really tricking people into entering. Honestly, I had already ambushed the 90850 gap long ago, now just waiting to see if it can break. I'm planning to wait a bit more at this ETH level; it doesn't feel that urgent. Cutting losses really requires being ruthless, which I didn't do before. The opportunity before the New Year was indeed good, just worried about not holding steady. If it breaks the level, I definitely won't chase; I've paid quite a few tuition fees for this lesson.

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