2026-01-18 23:20:52

XMR and ZEC both experienced technical rebounds after reaching their peaks, and both showed buying interest at key support levels. Interestingly, ZEC, as a coin listed on mainstream exchanges, has recently exhibited some peculiar price movements. From trading data, it appears that exchanges are deliberately maintaining high prices, with a clear purpose—after short positions are heavily liquidated, the subsequent long positions are quickly broken through. This pattern of volume-driven upward movement at key resistance levels, followed by a sharp drop, is quite obvious. In comparison, XMR's movement is relatively more natural, but similar signs of manipulation should also be watched for. This is why tracking on-chain data and exchange spot flows is becoming increasingly important—they often reveal the truth more clearly than price charts.

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RetiredMiner

· 10h ago

Coming back with the same tricks? The methods exchanges use to trap retail investors are just so repetitive. This wave of ZEC is obviously a trap to lure more buyers.

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HackerWhoCares

· 22h ago

Again with the old tricks, do exchanges really think we're all fools? --- ZEC's manipulation is too obvious this time, pumping with volume then jumping down, repeatedly harvesting, really annoying --- On-chain data is the real deal; candlestick charts are no longer enough --- Why does XMR's trend seem so natural? Could it be that someone actually cares about privacy coins' conscience? --- Short-term liquidation followed by long-term liquidation, are they trying to force everyone off the train? --- Support buy orders look attractive, but who knows if it's genuine demand or fake orders? --- Here we go again, testing patience—holding on is the key to winning --- The key resistance level's rise smells strongly of a whale pump --- Spot flow is more reliable than price charts; there's no fault in that statement --- As for ZEC, once it hits mainstream, it's even easier to get cut, quite ironic

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probably_nothing_anon

· 01-19 11:58

It's the same trick of cutting leeks again, ZEC this wave manipulation is obvious at a glance --- Hmm... XMR does look more comfortable to follow, but who knows what the exchange is holding back --- On-chain data is the real king, the price chart has been played out long ago --- ZEC's move, oh my, just clear out the longs and it's done? Such an obvious routine, and people are still taking the bait --- Watching the flow on exchanges is much more reliable than looking at K-line charts these days --- Key supports can't be broken, indicating there are still people holding up the market, quite interesting --- I just want to know if XMR can stabilize after this rebound, feels like it's about to dive again at any moment --- ZEC's trend... pure big players are playing us, there's really no other explanation

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LiquidatedDreams

· 01-18 23:47

You're starting to harvest the leeks again, huh? I've seen this trick with ZEC too many times.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 01-18 23:45

It's the same old trick of smashing the market - pumping - smashing again. ZEC this time is indeed a bit dirty. Exchanges are acting very badly; after clearing out the shorts, they start to harvest the longs. I've seen this kind of move many times. XMR is relatively cleaner, but you still have to be cautious... On-chain data is the real key.

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WalletManager

· 01-18 23:43

On-chain data doesn't lie, and I've seen through the exchange's tricks long ago. ZEC's recent manipulation tactics are too crude; true value investors have already transferred their chips to their multi-signature wallets.

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SundayDegen

· 01-18 23:29

It's the same old tricks from the exchanges again. The recent surge and sharp drop of ZEC were really obvious, clearly just harvesting both sides of the retail investors.

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