Staring at the market data with trembling hands, even drinking water feels like a chore—this is likely the situation for many people right now.
Last night, Bitcoin broke the $90,000 mark, and social media was immediately flooded with "cutting losses and running away" and "the bear market has arrived." Seeing these voices, I am reminded of a similar scene three years ago. Back then, like many friends now, I was constantly held hostage by news, and chasing rises and falls became a daily routine.
But the market has taught me one truth: information is always a follower of market data, not a leader. A real reversal often quietly starts when everyone is at their most despairing.
**The Real Opportunity Hidden Under Panic**
The recent decline of Bitcoin has indeed been harsh. From the historical high of $126,000 to now, in just a month and a half, it has dropped nearly 30%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2025.
Market sentiment is clearly reflected in the data: the Fear and Greed Index has fallen from the "Greed" zone into the "Neutral" zone, and people's confidence is rapidly dissipating. In the past week, the selling volume from long-term holders has even reached a new high for the year; this kind of sell-off usually signifies something, and experienced traders are well aware of it.
But the contradiction here is that when everyone is selling and conceding defeat, it is often the time when the market is most likely to rebound. I have seen too many investors make life-changing decisions in such extreme emotions, and I have also heard many stories of people who gritted their teeth and held on, only to turn the tables later.
**The shift in liquidity is the true driving force behind the scenes**
The core driver of this round of decline is not complicated: the rapid shift in expectations for US dollar liquidity. After the latest signals from the Federal Reserve indicated a hawkish stance, liquidity in the market began to tighten significantly, which directly impacted the cryptocurrency market that relies on liquidity.
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CryptoSourGrape
· 3h ago
If only I hadn't panicked and cut loss back then, seeing others hold on and turn around really makes me feel bitter.
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Another "easiest time to rebound", by the time I reacted, it had already rebounded.
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Those who panic are newbies like me, those crypto veterans have probably already bought the dip.
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Is breaking 90,000 that alarming? I was still hesitating whether to chase the price when it was at 126,000.
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Information is always for followers... Fine, then I will continue to follow and get played for a sucker.
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Watching others grit their teeth and hold on for a turnaround, then looking at my own cut loss record, it's really unbelievable.
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OldLeekNewSickle
· 4h ago
Shaking hands is really not a trivial matter; those who cut losses are all emotionally bound. I used to be like that too, but now I purely look at the chip distribution. The liquidity play has long been overdone.
To be honest, those who shouted bear market when 90,000 broke down were also saying the same three years ago. Information is always reactive; it just depends on who can endure the extreme emotions. However, disclaimer—this does not constitute investment advice.
Are long-term holders selling off crazily? This is actually a signal. The last time I saw this scene was in last year's pit, and the result was a direct rebound two weeks later. But I have also seen repeated sell-offs, so when to buy the dip still depends on the capital situation.
I have some doubts about the Fed's hawkish expectations. If liquidity really tightens, those large investors would have already run away. What are the institutions that are still accumulating planning? I find it hard to comprehend.
Shaking hands while watching the market is due to having too heavy a position. This is the suffering that old investors have to endure. You need to learn that if you don't understand, don't act, and don't get trapped by the cut loss mechanism.
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SilentObserver
· 4h ago
Shaking hands, shaking hands, but the question is what happens after the shaking?
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Here comes the storytelling again, any rebound can be made up
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A 30% fall is indeed stimulating, but compared to psychological preparation, it's still too naive
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I'm tired of hearing the reason of tightened liquidity, we should have gotten used to it by now
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I've heard stories of holding on through grit to turn things around, but I've heard more of dreams shattering
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The Fed can drop heavily with just a hint, it really can't hold back
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Everyone is waiting for the bottom, but no one knows where the bottom is, that's how it is
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"Extreme emotional rebound", this is said every round, wake up
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Not gentle? Is this called not gentle? I've long been numb.
Staring at the market data with trembling hands, even drinking water feels like a chore—this is likely the situation for many people right now.
Last night, Bitcoin broke the $90,000 mark, and social media was immediately flooded with "cutting losses and running away" and "the bear market has arrived." Seeing these voices, I am reminded of a similar scene three years ago. Back then, like many friends now, I was constantly held hostage by news, and chasing rises and falls became a daily routine.
But the market has taught me one truth: information is always a follower of market data, not a leader. A real reversal often quietly starts when everyone is at their most despairing.
**The Real Opportunity Hidden Under Panic**
The recent decline of Bitcoin has indeed been harsh. From the historical high of $126,000 to now, in just a month and a half, it has dropped nearly 30%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2025.
Market sentiment is clearly reflected in the data: the Fear and Greed Index has fallen from the "Greed" zone into the "Neutral" zone, and people's confidence is rapidly dissipating. In the past week, the selling volume from long-term holders has even reached a new high for the year; this kind of sell-off usually signifies something, and experienced traders are well aware of it.
But the contradiction here is that when everyone is selling and conceding defeat, it is often the time when the market is most likely to rebound. I have seen too many investors make life-changing decisions in such extreme emotions, and I have also heard many stories of people who gritted their teeth and held on, only to turn the tables later.
**The shift in liquidity is the true driving force behind the scenes**
The core driver of this round of decline is not complicated: the rapid shift in expectations for US dollar liquidity. After the latest signals from the Federal Reserve indicated a hawkish stance, liquidity in the market began to tighten significantly, which directly impacted the cryptocurrency market that relies on liquidity.