2026-01-19 00:30:45

This morning, I felt a bit regretful when shorting — when BTC surged to around 94,000, I actually wanted to add to my position but didn't act. As a result, it quickly turned around and plummeted from 94,300 straight down to 93,800, testing the support level rapidly. Looking back, I do feel a bit regretful, but my thoughts at the time weren't entirely wrong.

Ethereum's performance during that period was indeed very strong, moving quite aggressively. I was worried that if I entered, the buying pressure might push the price higher and break through previous resistance levels. So I kept my short positions relatively conservative and didn't hold heavy positions. Now, looking back, BTC has returned to the range of oscillation from the past two months, caught in a dilemma.

This kind of market actually tests your mindset the most — you can't be too greedy, nor can you give up completely. Both volume and technical indicators are hinting that we might need to confirm the direction repeatedly in the coming period.

BTC-2,65%

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NonFungibleDegen

· 3h ago

man that 94k pump fake had me shook ngl... coulda printed but paper hands said nope lmao. eth really said "we going up" and i was like okay maybe not today ser

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GreenCandleCollector

· 3h ago

Shorting the market was definitely a trap, that wave at 94300 looked really uncomfortable, but being conservative is always better than getting liquidated. --- This kind of sideways movement is the most annoying, wanting to buy in but also afraid of catching a falling knife, the mentality really can't hold up. --- If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have cared so much, just go all in and finish it. --- With such sluggish volume, still wanting to break through, dream on. Keep oscillating, everyone. --- Feeling a bit timid, huh? Next time you see an opportunity, go all in. Anyway, you can't lose much. --- ETH's toughness is indeed top-tier, but BTC still isn't aggressive enough to follow suit.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 3h ago

It's another "I wish I had known earlier" story. The 94,000 wave was indeed tempting, but honestly, not adding to the position might not be wrong either. Anyway, it's bouncing back now. This situation is really tough. BTC is repeatedly messing around in that broken range, making it hard to see clearly. If the volume isn't enough, don't guess blindly.

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HodlAndChill

· 3h ago

94300 That wave indeed was a trap. I only regretted adding positions when I saw the plunge. That's the magic of trading, right? ETH was really fierce back then. Not heavily long or short was quite rational. Now, with this oscillating range repeatedly confirmed, you need to maintain a steady mindset. Before volume picks up, it's better to wait; otherwise, it's easy to get cut. Mindset is really more difficult than technical analysis. Greed can wipe everything out in an instant. This market feels a bit frustrating, stuck both up and down. Let's wait for a clear direction.

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