Recently, in this wave of market movements, many traders have placed short positions in the 3285-3310 range. Some have held their positions steadfastly until now, while others have taken profits in batches around 3220. The underlying difference reflects varying risk management awareness—this is how the crypto market operates. Many are willing to take profits, but only those who know how to lock in gains can survive longer.
From the current market situation, the overall strategy remains largely unchanged: it still revolves around the framework of "high-probability short positions + intraday swing longs." Why do we judge it this way? Looking at the 4-hour chart, ETH is currently in a clear range-bound oscillation. The area around 3350-3360 has repeatedly acted as a resistance zone where previous attempts to break higher failed, while 3190 provides a solid support line. The range between these two points acts like a stage reflecting market sentiment and capital flow—once broken above or below, it will send a clear directional signal.
How to operate specifically? Regarding the long side, blindly chasing the rally is not wise; it’s better to wait for clear stabilization signals before taking action. If you see a confirmed support reversal candlestick pattern (like a hammer, morning star, etc.) in the 3180-3210 zone, along with moderate volume increase, you can try a small long position. After entering, place a partial take-profit order near 3360. For stop-loss placement, a conservative approach is to set it 5 points below the closing price, which can effectively avoid being stopped out by false breakouts; traders with low leverage and small positions can adjust flexibly according to their risk tolerance.
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DaoDeveloper
· 01-11 06:14
ngl the whole "hold vs take profits" thing is just game theory at work here - those bag holders are basically running an implicit consensus mechanism without realizing it. the composition of who cashes out determines market microstructure fr fr
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TokenEconomist
· 01-11 02:23
actually, the key variable here is whether these traders truly understand liquidity distribution ceteris paribus—most are just guessing at support levels, not actually modeling order flow dynamics
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ChainDetective
· 01-10 07:00
You're right, greedy people are everywhere. The key question is, how many will still be counting money next year?
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LiquidationWizard
· 01-08 07:54
Securing profits is the real deal; all greed has been cleared out.
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StillBuyingTheDip
· 01-08 06:50
Tired of hearing "cash out and be safe," the key is still discipline. Not everyone can do it.
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SmartContractPhobia
· 01-08 06:50
It's so true that cashing out is the safest. Watching those greedy folks still betting on reaching 3350, those who already ran away have long since given up.
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DeFi_Dad_Jokes
· 01-08 06:49
The phrase "落袋为安" really hits the mark. Those greedy ones are still holding on to their positions, haha.
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MetaMasked
· 01-08 06:47
Really, the idea of securing your gains before the market turns is easy to say but hard to do. So many people are so greedy that they end up losing everything.
They ran at 3220, which is truly a winning mindset, unlike some who only react after being caught in a trap.
During range-bound oscillations, stick to swing trading. I've long since given up chasing the pump-and-dump strategies; this way, I can live a bit longer.
Setting a stop-loss at 5 points is a good detail; you need to be cautious of high leverage that could wipe you out instantly.
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ParallelChainMaxi
· 01-08 06:46
It's the same old argument about playing it safe and taking profits. It's true, but how many people can really do that at critical moments?
People who understand how to take profits do tend to live longer, but unfortunately, most die chasing the rally, including myself.
The 3190 support line must be watched carefully; once it breaks, things will get serious.
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QuorumVoter
· 01-08 06:41
Secure the bag and be at ease, truly, too many people die because of greed.
Recently, in this wave of market movements, many traders have placed short positions in the 3285-3310 range. Some have held their positions steadfastly until now, while others have taken profits in batches around 3220. The underlying difference reflects varying risk management awareness—this is how the crypto market operates. Many are willing to take profits, but only those who know how to lock in gains can survive longer.
From the current market situation, the overall strategy remains largely unchanged: it still revolves around the framework of "high-probability short positions + intraday swing longs." Why do we judge it this way? Looking at the 4-hour chart, ETH is currently in a clear range-bound oscillation. The area around 3350-3360 has repeatedly acted as a resistance zone where previous attempts to break higher failed, while 3190 provides a solid support line. The range between these two points acts like a stage reflecting market sentiment and capital flow—once broken above or below, it will send a clear directional signal.
How to operate specifically? Regarding the long side, blindly chasing the rally is not wise; it’s better to wait for clear stabilization signals before taking action. If you see a confirmed support reversal candlestick pattern (like a hammer, morning star, etc.) in the 3180-3210 zone, along with moderate volume increase, you can try a small long position. After entering, place a partial take-profit order near 3360. For stop-loss placement, a conservative approach is to set it 5 points below the closing price, which can effectively avoid being stopped out by false breakouts; traders with low leverage and small positions can adjust flexibly according to their risk tolerance.