Many traders panic when the price experiences a pullback, but knowledgeable players understand that this could precisely be the final shakeout phase during a rally. The seemingly declining trend often conceals the next upward movement.

In the digital asset market, the main players' or whales' manipulation techniques generally fall into these categories:

The most common is rapid ascent, where the whales have ample funds and continuously push the price with large bullish candles or even limit-up moves, usually seen in low-liquidity small-cap coins. Conversely, popular large-cap coins tend to adopt a stair-step approach—gradually lifting the price after consolidating on a platform, appearing more stable and orderly.

Another method is wave-like rallying, which involves repeated shakeouts to digest market pressure. By paying attention to the high and low points, you can see each wave gradually raising the price. An inclined upward trend follows a fixed slope, moving straight up with pullbacks to attract more followers, often combined with hot topics to facilitate distribution.

The most challenging to identify is the arc-shaped rally—initially slow, then accelerating, culminating in a peak, forming a curved upward trajectory. This pattern is the hardest to recognize, but once it starts, it tends to be the most powerful.

So next time you see a pullback, consider analyzing the trend's pattern features—you might find that it’s actually an opportunity to enter.