2026-01-22 04:25:55

The recent market rally is mainly sustained by institutions and large investors, and the price has reached a critical level. From a technical perspective, major funds are testing market sentiment here, especially the reactions of small and medium retail investors. It is very likely that a one-sided trend will emerge next, but whether it will go up or down is still too early to conclude.

The advice for traders is divided into two parts: for spot trading, it is recommended to hold onto your positions and not rush to cut losses or chase highs. However, for futures contracts, be very cautious—whether bullish or bearish, stop-loss management must be taken seriously. The market at this stage is prone to rapid reversals, especially when there are many uncertainties. Observe the market signals more carefully, wait until the direction becomes clearer before taking action, which can help avoid being stopped out.

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CoinBasedThinking

· 11h ago

Wait a minute, is this a move by institutions playing us or a real breakout... The market looks like it's just testing, it's a bit annoying. Holding onto spot, don't mess with contracts, really. This position is indeed prone to rug pulls, let's wait and see. Feels like I'm about to get cut again, it happens every time. By the way, why does it keep pulling back at this level, so annoying. Just hold on, anyway I can't run away. What if a one-sided trend comes? Are the contract stop-losses set? I'm scared. Is the price testing the top or the bottom? No one can really tell right now. Stop chasing, wait for signals. I'm tired of hearing that. Watching the market but not daring to act, this is our fate.

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LiquidationOracle

· 11h ago

To be honest, I've seen the tactic of big players testing retail investors' sentiment quite a few times, and it's always played out the same way. Really avoid trading contracts; even if you set stop-losses, you're still vulnerable to being wiped out.

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WhaleSurfer

· 11h ago

Damn, is it another attempt to test retail investors? Always this trick, are we just sheep waiting to be slaughtered? --- Holding onto spot positions and I’ve already set my stop-loss on the futures side. I don’t want to get wiped out again. --- It’s easy to say, wait for a clear direction? Which indicator isn’t lying, believe it or not. --- Key levels are key levels. Whether it’s a rebound or a sharp drop, big funds know what they’re doing, we don’t. --- This market really can’t hold up anymore. Looking at the charts makes me want to vomit. --- Spot trading is okay, but futures are just gambling every day. I should have quit long ago. --- Institutions are testing our psychological resilience. Don’t panic, everyone. --- Here we go again, a one-sided market has my ears calloused from hearing it.

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GasBandit

· 11h ago

Institutions are testing us retail investors. It's really hard to judge the direction of this game. --- Just hold spot, be cautious with contracts this time, and make sure to set proper stop-losses. --- Wait a minute, big funds are testing key levels. Is a one-sided trend coming soon? Feels like we're being set up. --- It's nice to say "wait for signals," but honestly, no one dares to act. --- Be careful of being cut in contracts. This phrase is said every time, but someone always falls for it. --- Key positions are just a gamble. If you bet right, you eat meat; if you bet wrong, you get cut. That's the reality. --- Hold spot stubbornly, watch stop-losses on contracts closely—is there a third way?

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MetaverseLandlord

· 11h ago

Institutions are playing with fire, retail investors are the ones getting hurt. --- Wait, is it too early to draw conclusions now? Then isn't this article just saying nothing haha. --- Continuing to hold spot is fine, just worry about turning into a spot to cash out😅. --- Stop-loss on contracts is easy to talk about, who would be willing to cut losses honestly? --- It's just the same old story of observing the market for clear directions, I've heard this set of words a hundred times. --- When the direction is unclear, it's easiest to make quick money, but also easiest to make quick losses. --- Big players are testing the waters, and we small retail investors are the ones being tested. --- Don't rush to cut losses, listen to how comforting these words are. --- Wait, is the institution maintaining? Then can we still trust this rebound?

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SerNgmi

· 11h ago

Institutions are testing us; this is just a chopping board waiting to be cut. --- Holding spot is correct, but be careful with the contract, or you'll really become a leek. --- The bullish trend hasn't arrived yet; don't rush to bet on the direction. Wait for clear signals. --- Feeling like watching a good show, just wait for which side breaks first. --- Cutting losses is the biggest loss; it's better to wait and see how the market moves. --- Set your stop-loss and go to sleep. Moving recklessly at this stage will be disastrous. --- Big players are playing with heartbeat here; retail investors need to stay even more steady. --- Never go against the trend with contracts; you can't beat the institutions. --- Observe carefully, don't be fooled by false signals of buy or sell.

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GasFeeSobber

· 12h ago

Holding onto spot, don't be overconfident with contracts, it's just a limit-down event.

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