Late-night screen flooding with "big drop predictions" again, this time with the headline "ETH may fall to $1,400 by 2026." When seeing such information, many people's first reaction is to tighten up.

But when calmly analyzing the chart, you'll find that things are not that simple. ETH has retreated from its high point, currently testing the critical support zone around $2,200 to $2,300. This is not a catastrophic crash; rather, it resembles a normal, necessary energy reset.

Market noise is everywhere because fear spreads most easily and can generate the most traffic. But true traders understand this principle — they don't panic during rumors or blindly chase highs during rebounds. Instead, they patiently and calmly position themselves in genuine support zones, in batches.

Here's a point worth pondering: when you carefully plan to buy at $2,300 with targets at $3,000 or even $4,500, have you considered — during this waiting period for the "great reversal" confirmation — your funds are actually idling? This is the "time cost trap" that market players often overlook.

The same amount of money, under different time costs, results in completely different final gains. That's why some people make quick profits, while others take longer — the key is not just about buy and sell points, but whether you can identify those opportunity costs eaten up by "time."