2026-01-22 03:22:21

Once upon a time, I was a typical follow-the-trend trader. When the market started moving, I rushed in; when news spread, I ran; occasionally making a small profit, I felt satisfied, only to give the profits back later—life was very exhausting.

Until one day, I changed my way of analyzing the market. No longer passively following, but actively learning to "read" the market.

I focused on three main areas. The first is the capital aspect. The funding rate of perpetual contracts is a very good barometer. When the rate skyrockets to extremes, it often indicates that market sentiment is overly crowded, and a reversal is imminent. Signals like these rarely deceive. The second is information filtering. Every day, countless messages fly around, and nine out of ten are distractions. I only pay attention to two types: on-chain data reports from professional institutions and the actual flow of large wallet addresses. Data doesn’t lie; the flow best reflects true intentions. The third is teamwork. I formed a small team with two like-minded partners, each responsible for macro analysis, on-chain tracking, and specific entry control. When someone gets overly excited, the other two act as "brakes." Last time, I almost got blinded by FOMO, but a sentence—"Don’t rush, big wallets are withdrawing"—saved me from a 20% drop.

This approach sounds simple, but it really works. Just last month, thanks to this system, I successfully captured a doubling opportunity. Making money ultimately isn’t about luck, but about having an execution system that keeps you on the high-probability side. Analyzing alone is guessing; teamwork is true investigation.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 01-25 03:02

The moment the fee rate skyrocketed, I knew it was time to withdraw. This time, I made some quick money. --- Team balance is indeed reliable; looking at the market alone ultimately leads to self-hypnosis. --- On-chain data is the real key; news is just a smokescreen. --- FOMO's most expensive lesson, luckily someone pulled me back. --- Systematic trading > relying on intuition and gambling, this is the truth about making money. --- The phrase about large investors withdrawing is worth thousands of dollars; this is a manifestation of information asymmetry. --- Reading ten messages every day is just garbage; it's better to focus on a fee rate chart. --- Watching the market alone is like gambling with the rest of your life on probabilities; I'm done playing.

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ser_ngmi

· 01-25 02:56

Funding rate surges are indeed a good signal, but to be honest, I still pay more attention to the movements of large wallet addresses—that's real money. Team collaboration sounds good, but I'm worried that some teammates might be greedy, and in the end, everyone ends up stepping into the pit together. Honestly, it's all about execution and mindset; if you get these two right, everything else is secondary. I've also tried reverse operations when perpetual contract rates are extreme, and the success rate is indeed high, but the psychological pressure OMG. On-chain data doesn't lie; the key is to understand what story it is telling. A 20% drop definitely saved me from losses, but sometimes reverse signals can also be false; I've seen it too many times. A team-based approach can indeed reduce mistakes, but the communication costs are high, and sometimes decision-making becomes sluggish. I agree, the passive follow-the-market approach is outdated; those still operating like that are suffering heavy losses. Funding rate is a good indicator, but I'm worried that if too many people use it, it will lose its effectiveness.

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ForkTrooper

· 01-23 04:10

Sounds good, but I still think the hardest part is finding reliable teammates. Funding rates are indeed useful, but the key is whether you can stick to the execution discipline. Team collaboration sounds tempting, but is it really just mutual finger-pointing? Seriously, how did you meet your teammate, and how reliable are they? Honestly, I don’t understand on-chain data; how do you track the flow of big players? Everyone wants to catch the doubling opportunity, but the hard part is whether you dare to cut when the time comes. If this system were so effective, why are so many still losing money? Going solo is indeed prone to emotional decisions, but how do you calculate the costs of team collaboration? I also wanted to form a team before, but it just ended up with mutual complaints; it’s better to stay calm and watch the market alone. I’ve been watching perpetual funding rates, but that reverse operation once led to a direct liquidation.

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AirdropHuntress

· 01-22 03:50

The spike in fees is indeed a good sign. After research and analysis, I also observed it. However, the key still depends on the actual flow of large wallet addresses; data shows the most reliable information.

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MevShadowranger

· 01-22 03:31

Team restrictions are indeed top-notch; one person can easily get impulsive. However, I think the funding rate system is a bit outdated.

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SerumSurfer

· 01-22 03:31

That's quite right, funding rates are indeed a good signal, but I recently learned my lesson—so many people are watching this, it can actually lead to being caught off guard by a reverse squeeze. I agree on team collaboration, but in my experience, three people can sometimes waste time when opinions clash. On-chain data is reliable, but we also need to be cautious of whales deliberately creating false signals. The 20% drop you avoided might not be so lucky next time.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-22 03:25

The funding rate is indeed high, and I will reduce my position when it gets ridiculously high. However, the key is to have someone to give you a hand; otherwise, you simply can't stop when you're experiencing FOMO.

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IfIWereOnChain

· 01-22 03:23

The moment the funding rate skyrocketed was truly incredible. Watching FOMO people chase the highs madly, I just laughed. Team coordination is really clever. When one person is watching the market, it's easy to get carried away and lose everything. Data analysis is the real key; news is just noise. I've used the funding rate as a barometer, and it has never failed me. The flow of large wallet addresses is more honest than anything else. You're absolutely right about that. Trading alone is really just gambling; teamwork is the real strategy. The thrill of avoiding a 20% drop is unbeatable. On-chain data reports are something that needs to be studied carefully. Most people just follow the trend. I’ve learned this approach; I need to quickly gather a few reliable people to work with.

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