2026-01-08 03:30:02

The recent market movements, to put it plainly, are a struggle to survive in a "living is good" state.

**What’s going on with the overall market**

Market capitalization has regained the 3 trillion yuan mark, which somewhat explains the previous decline. But this isn’t a rebound; at best, it’s a pause after a bleed. Sentiment indicators have slightly lifted from the panic zone, but those truly willing to go all-in haven’t woken up yet. Mainstream coins are still being traded, but clearly no one is taking over small-cap coins; gamblers are just waiting for signals.

**Bitcoin stuck at this level**

The $90,000 level feels like it’s been intercepted. Above is the resistance at new all-time highs, below is the stubborn support at 85,000—this is what’s called a high-level stagnation trend. To continue rising, there needs to be a volume breakout at 94,000; otherwise, it’s just a false move. Conversely, if it breaks below 85,000, this wave of recovery might turn into a second round of decline.

**Ethereum and other mainstream coins**

Ethereum has finally climbed back above $3,000, now oscillating between 3,300 and 3,500. It’s still far from the previous high of over 5,000. At this stage, it’s suitable for long-term dollar-cost averaging; short-term doubling is unlikely.

BNB remains around 800 without dropping, indicating the resilience of the exchange sector. Coins like XRP and SOL also have funds supporting them, but this isn’t a one-way trend; it’s more like rotation—this wave goes up, that one pauses, then switches to another.

**Regulation and the broader environment**

Macro factors and policies have been hanging over the market like two swords…

BTC0,29%

ETH0,53%

BNB-0,7%

XRP-2,34%

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-10 10:09

Living is good enough? Haha, then we're just lying in the ICU now. Holding onto 90,000 tightly, unable to break through, just a repeatedly cut position. Ethereum like this, might as well just do a steady investment, no need to fuss anymore.

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TestnetScholar

· 01-10 00:16

90,000 dollars is really a tough level to break through, feels like a constant testing Watching small coins with no buyers, gamblers are also uncertain Long-term ETH dollar-cost averaging is okay, don't dream about short-term gains The policy sword is still hanging over our heads, it's exhausting

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MevShadowranger

· 01-08 19:00

90,000 dollars stuck for so long, it feels a bit uncertain. With this rotation rhythm, forget about making quick money. If 85,000 really breaks, we might get beaten again in this wave. Dollar-cost averaging investors are smiling, short-term traders are crying. When will the policy sword fall, so frustrating.

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GateUser-f198c965

· 01-08 04:30

Hold on tight, we're about to take off 🛫

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GateUser-f198c965

· 01-08 04:30

2026 Go Go Go 👊

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YieldWhisperer

· 01-08 04:00

$90,000 card is really annoying here, it's constantly fluctuating at this price every day, when will it break through? Bitcoin keeps pulling back, now dollar-cost averaging is the real winner. Feels like the market is just "struggling to survive," with no real opportunities. Small coins really have no demand, only able to watch helplessly. Ethereum has dropped from over 5,000 to now, just thinking about it makes me hurt. Gamblers are still waiting, I'm also stunned. If $85,000 gets broken through, I guess I'll have to suffer a bloodbath. Rotation rhythm? Isn't it just someone harvesting the leeks? This market is really just struggling, stick to long-term dollar-cost averaging.

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MetaMisfit

· 01-08 04:00

90,000 gets stuck, which is normal; after all, it's all about gambling luck. Don't think about short-term trading; dollar-cost averaging is the way to go. Waiting for a signal? Who dares to move then? If 85,000 breaks, it's game over; there's no saving this time. Mainstream coins are okay, but small coins have long been ignored. Being alive is good enough; this phrase is spot on. It's all rotation; today this one, tomorrow that one—so annoying. BNB indeed resists falling; the exchange sector is on fire. What is a 5,000-dollar ETH? Just a dream. 94,000 needs to be traded with volume; otherwise, it's just a fake-out.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-08 03:58

$90,000 is firmly held down, this round is really just about surviving BTC positioning is so painful, if it can't break through, we’ll have to keep taking hits Ethereum right now, instead of chasing highs, it's better to relax and dollar-cost average The rotation market is so annoying, if I can't make money, I just watch others earn Honestly, this is the real torment of a bear market, even more painful than a direct crash If $85,000 is broken, I will clear everything, I have no appetite for this market Small coins with zero trading volume, it's really time for everyone to wake up

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GamefiHarvester

· 01-08 03:47

$90,000 is just a paper tiger; if it can't break through, it will be pulled back repeatedly. It's really annoying to keep tugging back and forth. Breaking through $8.5K would be disastrous; as long as the market is alive, it's considered a win. Ethereum dollar-cost averaging investors have won; short-term traders should just sleep on it. Rotating markets are the most annoying; this wave is hot, the next wave is cold, and all the gamblers are numb. BNB's resistance to decline is decent; the exchanges' retail investors are well protected. Waiting for signals has put everyone to sleep; the real bottom rebound hasn't come yet. Stabilizing at $3 trillion is just a psychological comfort; it can't stop the bleeding at all.

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BlockchainGriller

· 01-08 03:46

90,000 is just a joke of a level; the real test is still ahead. Just being alive is good? Bro, that made me laugh. Now it's not just about being alive, we're almost lying flat. BNB's resilience against drops is so strong, I think the exchanges really have some skills. Repeated tugging? Might as well do dollar-cost averaging; the short-term environment is purely asking for trouble. Breaking through 85,000 is the real deal; at that point, you'll have to go through another round of mental testing.

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