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$SOL This rebound is being bought by retail investors while large holders are exiting. Over the past day, the proportion of retail long accounts has clearly increased, while the large holders' position ratio has simultaneously declined. The two lines are diverging inversely, indicating that chips are flowing from large holders to retail investors. The rise is not driven by new leverage: in the past hour, all liquidations were shorts, with longs completely unscathed, indicating the rally mainly comes from short covering after shorts were squeezed out, rather than active capital entering. The fee rate has slightly fallen from the baseline, and longs are unwilling to pay a premium at this price level. Sentiment is not overheated, but no one is adding positions either. Judgment: $SOL is short-term bearish. This recent gain will be given back, with the next support near the intraday low at 107.69. Conditions to turn bullish: price holds above 113.4 and large holders' position ratio stops falling and rises. That would mean large holders have returned to the same side as retail investors, invalidating the bearish view. The situation in Iran is no longer about "whether a war will break out," but rather "whether the talks will succeed or collapse"—this is a two-way powder keg for oil prices, but not necessarily the same logic for Bitcoin.
Trump will meet with the leaders or foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman during the UN General Assembly on September 22 to discuss the next phase of the Iran war and post-war strategy. He himself says he is facing a "major decision" regarding Iran, with both military escalation and restarting negotiations still on the table; Iran has already conveyed ceasefire conditions through Qatar, including ending conflicts on all fronts, releasing frozen funds, and ending the maritime blockade, and is waiting for an official response from the U.S.
This means $CL (WTI) and $BZ (Brent crude) will most likely fluctuate around the September 22 date rather than rally unilaterally—the pricing of crude oil for the Gulf situation has been worn out by many false alarms in recent years. The real determinant of direction is whether the talks on the 22nd achieve substantive breakthroughs, not the mere act of "holding a meeting."
As for Bitcoin, according to the old logic, geopolitical risk escalation should trigger safe-haven buying, but in recent months $BTC has repeatedly shown that its reaction to such geopolitical news is closer to that of risk assets, not the traditional safe-haven route like gold—the real factors determining its trend remain liquidity and interest rate hike expectations, not whether Iran’s talks succeed or fail.
#特朗普将会晤海湾六国，伊朗局势迎关键节点 $SOL
The open interest in the Solana contract market is 15% less than the peak at the end of August.
The surge on September 18 was driven mainly by leverage, pushing the price to a new seven-and-a-half-month high in one go. The positions added on the day of the surge were all withdrawn one by one later—now the total open interest on the market is even lower than before the surge began. On the price side, the retracement did not return to the starting point of the rise, and in the past few days, the entire retracement has been recovered. In the last 24 hours, the price has risen, but the open interest has shrunk by 4.8%.
Price rising while open interest shrinks means the money pushing the price back is not borrowed: short positions are being covered and spot buying is taking place. The funding rate is stuck at the baseline, with no side paying a premium to grab chips. The long-short account ratio remains steady at 1.79; the people are the same, but the money is not—the positions being closed are the old leverage that entered on the day of the surge, not a defection.
This situation is not disliked by the bulls: the leverage bombs that could be triggered by a single spike have been cleared out in one round. The short side is also easy to calculate: the covering is quantitatively limited, and once done, it stops; no new leverage is entering, so the rebound lacks fuel.
From now on, only one number needs to be watched—the open interest. If it rises along with the price, it means leverage is bringing new money back to the market, and this round of recovery has a new engine; if the price continues to rise while open interest shrinks, it means the market is still burning through the inventory of covered positions.🔥 The $BTC rally in the early morning was fierce, but don't rush to mistake the "short selling" as confirmation of a new round of gains!
$BTC Last night, it quickly rebounded from around 80,000 yuan, then briefly surged above 81,900 yuan. OKX's historical data shows that on September 19, the peak reached about 81,950 yuan, then the price returned to fluctuate around 81,000 yuan.
🧨 The most important thing to watch out for in this kind of movement is: does the rise come from new buying interest, or from short stop-losses?
📊 If the price is mainly driven by short covering, although the price can rise quickly, if the 82,000 level fails to stabilize with increased volume, profit-taking and trapped positions may regenerate selling pressure.
⚠️ So the current focus is not on chasing the high, but on looking at the trading volume and pullback support after breaking through 82,000. Only by holding firm can there be room to open up further space; If it surges and then falls back into the range, one must guard against an intensified shakeout.
👀 Guys, do you think this round is truly breaking through 82,000, or is it another surge and pullback?
These are personal market views and do not constitute investment advice. #加密总市值重返2.8 trillion USD $BTC Long and Short Liquidation Map Analysis: Short Positions Above 82000 Are Scarce, Prone to Fakeouts
From the on-chain long and short liquidation map, the current chip distribution on the market shows very obvious game-theory characteristics.
The number of high-leverage short positions stacked above 82000 is not sufficient. If there is a direct rally and breakout, it is difficult to trigger large-scale short liquidations, so the upward momentum is limited.
The main players prefer to use a short baiting tactic on the hourly level, where the price briefly touches the 82000–82350 range and then quickly falls back, forming a long upper shadow.
This pattern of a spike followed by a drop easily misleads market participants into thinking there is resistance above and that the market has peaked, attracting a large amount of capital to enter short positions and accumulate short chips, laying the groundwork for subsequent moves. This trend is already visible in the latest 1-hour candlestick pattern.
Looking at the concentrated liquidation pain points for longs, three key levels need close attention: 81000, 80500, and 79500.
If the market pulls back downward, these levels will successively trigger long stop-loss orders, causing a stampede-like decline.
Short-term strategy: Do not immediately heavily short just because of the upper shadow; be cautious of a short bait trap. The 82000–82350 range above is a test resistance zone. Focus closely on the long liquidation levels at 81000, 80500, and 79500 below, and observe the strength of support during pullbacks. Ethereum surges past 2700! Staking and funding rates clash, who should retail investors listen to?
$ETH #ETH冲高2700美元，质押与资金面现分化
Ethereum finally showed some strength, breaking above 2700 dollars.
But this rally is quite interesting. On-chain staking data is very active, indicating that long-term optimistic holders are locking up their assets, while funding rates show that the bulls are a bit crowded, with leveraged funds pouring in aggressively. This creates a divergence: stakers are betting on the long-term ecosystem and ETF expectations, while short-term funds are speculating on swings.
Personally, I think this kind of divergence often signals a potential market shift. If the funding side can keep up, breaking the previous high is not a dream; but if the rally is driven only by sentiment, once funding rates get too high, it can easily trigger a short squeeze correction.
Those holding spot can continue to hold, but for brothers trading contracts, be sure to set stop losses and don’t let the whipsaws break you down. He has a habit that I used to find quite strange.
When his account earns some money, he first withdraws a portion.
I asked him, "The market is so good now, why not keep rolling it?"
He smiled and said, "Because the money is in the account, I don't consider that real money."
This realization actually came after he had been trading crypto for 7 years. He grew from 10,000 U to 100,000 U, experiencing continuous profits, heavy positions, holding through trades, and profit drawdowns. At the worst times, even though the account had made a good amount, he ended up giving a big chunk back to the market due to repeatedly increasing his position size.
Later, he reversed his approach. Before entering a trade, he first determines the maximum loss he is willing to accept, rather than calculating potential profit; if the market hasn't reached his level, he won't open a position just because he's eager; after several consecutive misjudgments, he stops trading immediately. Most importantly, profits start to be truly taken off the table. After reaching a certain stage, he withdraws a portion. This way, the next time he trades, at least part of the money in the account is no longer tied to the market.
He told me that now, when he sees a coin suddenly surge, his first reaction is no longer whether he can chase it, but what to do if entering now turns out to be a mistake. This is his biggest change over the years. Trading used to be about finding opportunities. Now, trading is about filtering out those opportunities that aren't worth taking. From 10,000 to 100,000, what changed him was finally understanding: after making money, the biggest fear is not market pullbacks, but suddenly feeling like you can do anything. UNI (Uniswap) Future Valuation | Hotspot Brief
1. Fundamental Valuation Shift: From Pure Governance Token to Cash Flow Capture
In the past, UNI only had governance functions and no value capture; its valuation was entirely driven by the DeFi narrative.
A qualitative change occurred after the UNIfication proposal was implemented:
1. Protocol fee switch activated, trading fees enter the TokenJar contract for secondary market buyback and burn of UNI; simultaneously, a one-time burn of 100 million UNI from the treasury, about 10% of total supply.
2. Subsequent Unichain sorter fees are also included in the burn pool, making protocol trading volume directly correspond to token deflation.
3. Valuation paradigm changes: can refer to traditional enterprise revenue, P/E ratio, and buyback burn rate for cash flow valuation, no longer purely narrative-based.
Current status: Leading DEX, with about 35-55% market share across all chains, Ethereum and L2 liquidity base is solid; after Robinhood Chain integration, trading volume and burn volume temporarily increased, but there is a risk of pulse decline in heat.
2. Optimistic Scenario (Valuation Upside Logic)
Core assumptions: DeFi continues to recover, RWA tokenized assets go on-chain, Unichain and V4 Hooks are implemented, protocol fee income continues to rise, DEX market share is maintained, and macro liquidity turns looser.
1. Revenue side: Spot, Meme, and RWA token trading continue to go on-chain, protocol annualized fees significantly increase #OKB has once again stabilized above 120, are you holding?
📈 Looking at the market this morning, OKB touched around 119 again. It surged past 123 a couple of days ago but then pulled back. This isn’t the first time it’s been tugged back and forth near 120.
Many people ask me: It’s above 120 again, should I still hold?
My answer is simple—I’ve been holding and even dollar-cost averaging more. Not because I’m bullish on a particular candlestick, but because the numbers add up.
Let’s talk numbers first. OKB currently has a locked circulating supply of 21 million tokens with no new issuance. It’s not just an exchange point system; it’s the Gas for X Layer and a required stake for deploying trading venues. The on-chain DeFi TVL recently hit a new high of $232 million, with lending, stablecoins, RWA, and yield markets starting to interlock. This isn’t just hype; it’s real money locked on-chain.
Now the rhythm. That surge from the 80s to 110 in August made many think “the rise is over.” But in September, it touched 123 again. Slow is fast. The biggest fear for exchange tokens is “use and dump.” OKB is now the fuel for network operation and opening new markets—the more it’s used, the more is locked.
My approach is simple: no chasing limit-ups, no guessing tops. I buy a fixed amount weekly, buy more when it dips, and don’t sell when it rises. A fisherman doesn’t haul the net just because the waves are big; he watches the tide’s pattern. For me, 120 isn’t a “breakout to rush,” it’s a “cost zone, adding more is fine.”
Of course, risk comes first: crypto is volatile, it’s normal if 120 doesn’t hold, and it’s seen dips to 110 or even lower. Your position must be the part you can sleep well with. Don’t put your living expenses all in, don’t follow others’ calls blindly.
Are you holding now? What’s your cost range? Are you planning to add, wait, or have you taken some profits?
Let’s talk real numbers in the comments, not just emojis.
#OKB #XLayer #DollarCostAveraging #OKEx #SlowIsFast
🐟 Fisherman’s Notes | No get-rich-quick tips, just real holdings and lessons learned.
$OKB 9.55 million USD sounds like a lot of money.
But this is the net inflow of XRP spot ETFs for the entire week.
Putting it side by side is a bit glaring: Bitwise alone brought in 9.69 million, Franklin's was 5.02 million, yet the total net inflow for the whole week was only 9.55 million.
This means there were inflows and outflows; some bought while others withdrew, leaving only this small net amount.
From the project side's perspective, this data is actually quite awkward.
The ETF has been online for a long time, with a historical total net inflow of over 600 million, indicating that the early allocation money has basically been fully invested.
Now, this weekly volume looks more like scattered replenishment rather than new funds rushing in.
To put it bluntly, the story is over; it depends on whether real money is willing to keep coming in.
My attitude is cautious; I won’t chase at this position.
Going forward, I’ll watch for one signal: if the weekly net inflow can climb back above 30 million, then we can talk about the market again.
#加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元
#ETH冲高2700美元，质押与资金面现分化 #SOL延续涨势，资金与链上需求共振 $XRP Shorting $ONE: The Direction Was Right, But I Fell Into the Trap
Shorting $ONE and getting liquidated can be summed up in one sentence: the direction was right, but I failed to read the full setup.
Fundamentally, the short thesis made sense. The mainnet shutdown was announced on September 6, ending a seven-year-old public chain, while the token migrated to Ethereum as a standard ERC-20. That significantly weakened the original fundamental narrative.#DailyOrbit 78% of the share is concentrated in Gate's OPENAI contract, and many people's first reaction is that this company has grabbed exclusive resources.
My view is the opposite: it looks more like a task no one wants to take. Stock contracts need to monitor the US stock market hours, handle dividends and stock splits, and also bear pricing risks themselves. Other companies not participating is not necessarily because they can't get in, but because after calculation, it's not profitable.
The real problem lies in the pricing source. With a single platform accounting for nearly 80% of the transactions, price discovery is left only to its own order book. Without external arbitrage to correct it, no one can handle the price deviation when quotes stray.
I will watch the bid-ask spread and the deviation from the mark price of this contract. If the spread continues to widen while trading volume does not decrease, it indicates the market maker is retreating. At that point, my old experience probably can only admit that I don't understand it.
#AI降速争议未退，算力投入继续加码
#SEC代币化股票创新豁免落地，UNI盘中涨超21% #AnthropicIPO推迟，估值预期逼2万亿 $OPENAI What I most want to say here isn't the price point, but the mindset. To start with the conclusion: 60,000 is unlikely to be seen. Some friends asked earlier if we can still wait for 60,000, but my judgment is difficult. This round will see at most 72,000 or 70,000, which I consider the limit. The bottom of the 75,000-plus box adjustment range, as long as this wave can reach 85,000, 86,000, or even 90,000, it will most likely not return this round. My view on the big cycle has never changed. This is the bear-to-bull turning phase, not a normal rebound within a bear market. Rebounds in a bear market follow a volatile upward trend without accelerating upward. This kind of upward pattern is different from a bear market rebound. The time it fell below 60,000 and then pulled back above 60,000, I said that was the lowest point of this bear market. After more than a month of adjustment, it surged all the way to 80,000. I won't revise this view. I've mentioned the target many times. The first trend target of this bull market is the 80,000 to 90,000 range. If the price holds here, the first target is considered complete. On the big cycle, before the historical high of 126,000 is broken, my bullish judgment won't waver. Once there, I'll do a new large-scale analysis. But interestingly, now at 81,000, I tell you you can still buy, but most likely you won't buy either. You'll feel you've missed 60,000 and will keep falling, so wait a bit longer. When it reaches 170,000 or 180,000, you'll regret not buying at 80,000. Most retail investors actually buy at only two spots: one is at the bottom of 60,000, and the other is after the all-time high, at 130,000 and 1Currently, this position does not meet the conditions for shorting.
The price is over 81,000, pressing against the top of the box. I am not shorting, not because the position isn't high enough, but because the structure doesn't support it.
Right now, this phase is an accelerated rise. After the acceleration, there was no quick downward breakout; instead, it pulled back slightly and immediately held the low point to move upward again. Supply is limited, and demand continues to increase.
Even if there is a real pullback later, from 0.5 to 0.618 retracement is only between 77,500 to 78,500, so the space is limited. Shorting in this pullback range is not worthwhile; it's better to wait for it to drop to a proper level to go long.
If you really want to short, the conditions are very clear: the price must first fall below 80,000 and form a bearish structure during consolidation. Only then can you attempt a short position targeting 73,000 or 72,000 at minimal cost. It's still too early now.
Do you have any short positions? $BTC $ETH $ZEC #ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元 $ETH You can understand the market logic by looking at the ETH liquidation map; the main force won't keep pushing the price up indefinitely.
Below the current price, in the 2550-2640 range, there are a large number of 100x and 50x high-leverage long positions stacked. These are mostly momentum traders chasing the rebound.
Above, the dense liquidation zone for short positions is above 2735.8. There is a lack of liquidation support in the middle when pulling from the current price, so relying solely on capital to force the cost up is too expensive.
The market is very likely not a one-way upward trend, with two possible scenarios:
Either a short-term bull trap to attract more chasing funds, then a pullback to clean out the high-leverage longs below;
Or a first retracement to wash out this batch of floating positions, and after the chips are clean, consider squeezing shorts above.
Based on the market situation, I think the probability of a continuous push upward is low... it’s easy to be targeted... #ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元 #加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元
In contract trading, don’t blindly chase highs; watch carefully where leverage clusters before making a move $BTC
The top is very likely already formed. I give it a 70% probability.
This might be the time for BART pattern 2. The last time BART pattern 1 occurred, we shorted from 82K down to 74.9K.
This time, maybe we will also reach the long-anticipated target of 72,782.
Also, check out my latest post; it explains why today and tomorrow are very important for the coming months.
Yes, only 2 days will decide the future fate of the crypto market.
My personal bias remains unchanged. I mean, look at most altcoins. Despite pumping so much, several altcoins closed as doji or bearish candles.
Now they have turned red again. Only a few exceptions, like the $VIRTUAL I shared with you.
The liquidity to be handled at 80.3K has already been eaten up. Very close to it is our key level: 80,249. Once it flips downward, the top or high point is very likely formed, and the probability of dropping to 72,728 is high.
Anyway, my bias is to see 72,728. Just, as long as 80,249 holds, maybe there is still a chance for a high point. Honestly, the probability of this happening is only 30%, just like I told you at the beginning.
In my August report, I also said September would be a bearish month (one of the last few months), and after the 9th, it will enter a "grass-touching" mode until early October.
So we are also consistent with the report.
Cheers!What have a few veteran players in the circle been up to recently? I've observed a phenomenon: the people who are truly making money are now just waiting.
They don't chase the highs or bottom-fish; they just place orders and wait. Long orders near 75000, short orders near 77000, and no movement in the middle. It looks boring, but over the long term, it earns more than chasing highs and cutting losses.
I previously lost 200,000 U because I was too "active," trading every day and ending up losing a lot in fees. Now I've learned my lesson. $BTC is at 81509, I just placed a long order for 5000 U at 75500, stop loss at 79600, target 82088. No movement unless it reaches the position. No holding without stop loss.
Experts are waiting, retail traders are busy. Which one are you? #Fed raises rates by 25 basis points for the first time in three years $BTC #Four tickers don’t automatically mean four different risks.
$BTC, $ETH, $CORE, and $ZEC might look diversified on paper, but when the market turns risk-off, they can all move in the same direction.
That’s what many portfolios overlook.
True diversification isn’t about owning more coins. It’s about understanding how your positions behave together.
If correlation is high, cutting overall exposure can matter more than simply adding another ticker.#DailyOrbit $SUI's takeoff usually links with its ecosystem coin $CETUS, similar to how AVAX's takeoff is linked with $JOE. A couple of days ago, I mentioned on my channel that AVAX's takeoff would drive JOE, and today we see JOE's price rising as well. The same principle applies to SUI and CETUS.
I chose to have everyone buy SUI. Currently, it's best to balance risk and reward, so directly choosing the main chain coin SUI is better. Of course, CETUS will also see price increases, but ecosystem coins like CETUS and JOE currently have very low trading volumes, so they can only be played with small positions as speculative bets, and only for short-term trading.$ONE $AKE Brothers, this setup is starting to feel a lot like the day $LAB crashed.
Funding fees are already extremely high, with hourly funding reportedly around 0.7%. Anyone trying to open a short now is basically getting scared off by the cost.
For example, a 1,000U position at 10x leverage could mean roughly 70U in funding per hour at that rate.#DailyOrbit #弗吉尼亚州限制大型数据中心州级支持, the expansion of AI computing power encounters new variables
Virginia's move appears to restrict data centers, but behind the scenes, it is putting the brakes on the entire AI computing power industry.
The Governor of Virginia recently introduced the "Data Center Accountability Framework," planning to eliminate some state-level subsidies for data centers and eliminate the fast-track approval channel for large data centers; In the future, data centers using more than 25MW of electricity may also require local approvals. Meanwhile, the state government is preparing to strengthen oversight of energy, water resources, land, noise, and backup power generation facilities.
Why is this matter worth the attention of the entire financial market?
Because AI now lacks not just GPUs, but power, data centers, land, cooling, and grid capacity.
In the past, the market traded "how big is the AI demand?" Now, the issue of trading is another: whether electricity and infrastructure can keep up.
Virginia happens to be one of the largest data center clusters in the world. With stricter regulation, approval cycles, construction costs, and energy costs for some projects may rise, ultimately feeding back into AI computing power prices and capital expenditures for related companies.
For AI industry chains like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, this is a cost-side variable; For electricity, utilities, energy storage, and data center infrastructure, it may mean new investment opportunities.
It even has an impact on crypto.
AI computing power and BTC mining are essentially competing for cheap, stable electricity and infrastructure. When large data centers continue to absorb electricityReviewing the recent key numbers of $BTC:
Current price is 81509, only 655 points (0.86%) below the upper resistance at 82088, and 1345 points (1.76%) above the lower support at 80100. In other words, the upside space is small, the downside space is large, and the risk-reward ratio is not very favorable.
The last three tests at 77000 all failed to break through, confirming strong resistance at this level. The 75000 support has held every time, proving to be solid.
My strategy: No new positions for now, waiting for two signals—either a pullback near 75500 to go long with 5000U, or a breakout above 82088 followed by a pullback confirmation before entering. Stop losses are set at 75000 and 76700 respectively. Never hold a position without a stop loss; currently recovering from a 200,000U loss.
In trading, numbers are more reliable than feelings. #FederalReserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time in three years $BTC #ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元 $OKB Watching the market obsessively gets annoying; turning it off actually makes things clearer, and my mind stays calm without staring at the screen.
During the bottom consolidation, OKB didn't break down, funds quietly entered, I only suggested light positions and no chasing.
Later it rose from 115.74 to 120.18, +76.2%, nailed this move, the wait was worth it, timing was perfect.
For uncertain stocks, a glance keeps you clear-headed, buying a lot is foolish. Being out of the market isn't a sin; reckless entries are the mistake.
Take profit on 70% of the major holdings first, keep the remaining 30% at cost to protect, let profits run if it continues to rise. If you haven't entered yet, don't rush, wait for the new structure to appear, opportunities remain, no need to hurry.
$LAB $BTC 38,000 short positions, losing 35 million USD, all closed within 1.5 hours.
This short squeeze on ZEC directly humbled the whale.
The price was pulled from 1490 to 1530, but he still holds 200,000 spot coins untouched—Is this a surrender or a hedge?
More importantly, the NU7 upgrade is on the way: testnet on October 6, mainnet on November 5.
With shorts retreating + upgrade expectations + high leverage still in play, ZEC's upcoming volatility is likely to be significant.
You see the spectacle, others see the positions.
(The above is a market information summary and does not constitute trading advice)
$ZEC $ETH $BTC
#加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元
#ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元
#特朗普将会晤海湾六国，伊朗局势迎关键节点 $OKB has turned the corner and reached 123
Last week on September 15, the bearish candle pushed OKB down to around 110. Now it’s hovering around 117, gaining over 6% in a week.
OKX partnered with ICE, the parent company of the NYSE, to launch futures joint ventures, driving platform token ecosystem traffic. Quarterly buybacks and burns continue, keeping the deflation narrative alive. The 24-hour high is 123, low 115; support is at 115, and if broken, look to 110. Resistance at 123 must be overcome to reach 130.
Honestly, this coin is more reliable than many others; the team doesn’t recklessly increase supply, and ICE’s backing is solid.
But if 115 doesn’t hold, high-level volatility will be tough. My personal view is that OKB is a slow bull, not a speculative coin—don’t treat it like SOL and gamble.
Chasing highs here isn’t meaningful; wait for a pullback to 115 before considering.The week’s defining tension was not the Fed decision itself but the split between macro relief and regulatory delay. A rate move that matched consensus gave risk desks little reason to sell, yet the hawkish dot plot capped upside almost immediately. Then the CLARITY bill failed to pass, pushing back the timeline for sector-wide rules and stripping altcoins of the positive regulatory catalyst they had been pricing in. The result: a market that climbed, met resistance, and handed gains back as cap#财报观察员: Costco's Q4 earnings report is about to be released, and what really matters is not just COST
After the U.S. market closed on September 24, Costco will release its Q4 fiscal year 2026 financial report. The market currently expects revenue to be around $94.85 billion, with adjusted EPS around $6.55. More importantly, the company previously reported Q4 sales of $93.9 billion, up 11.3% year-on-year, with comparable sales growth of 6.7% after adjusting for oil prices and exchange rate effects.
So for this financial report, I prefer to treat it as a window into the entire financial market.
First, look at American consumers.
If Costco's consumer data remains resilient, it indicates that U.S. consumer demand has not significantly cooled in a high interest rate environment; If consumption suddenly weakens, market concerns about a slowdown in the U.S. economy may resurface.
Second, look at inflation.
Costco is simultaneously affected by costs for food, energy, transportation, and labor. Especially now, oil prices remain a macro variable; if costs continue to rise, corporate profit margins and consumer purchasing power will be affected.
Third, look at the Federal Reserve.
After just experiencing a rate hike, the market is trading the possibility of further hikes in October. If the earnings report shows consumption remains strong, it may reinforce the logic that "high interest rates will persist longer"; If consumption cools significantly, it could increase market discussions about economic slowdown.
Fourth, look at US stocks and BTC.
This is what I find most interesting: consumption → inflation→ the Federal Reserve→ US Treasury yields → dollars → risk assets, and this chain eventually passes through to BTCYesterday's wave of liquidation is still a bit tough to this day...... In the time it takes to eat, $AKE suddenly surged over 160%, just passing near my risk line—it really felt like the market was targeting me precisely. But after a nap, the market changed again. $BTC once surged to about $82,500, but then pulled back, with $82,000~$83,000 still being a very obvious resistance zone. Recently, US spot BTC ETF funds have strengthened again, with a single-day net inflow of about $433 million on September 18, and market risk appetite has also recovered. $ETH has also returned above $2,650, with peaks close to $2,700. The latest market data shows that ETH spot ETF funds have seen net inflows again, and over 35% of ETH supply is staked, resulting in a decline in tradable exchange balances. This is also one of the factors behind the recent increase in price elasticity. However, the area around 2700 remains a key pressure; surging up and truly holding back are two different things. Looking at $ZEC: It was weakening yesterday, and today it has rebounded to around $1500. The volatility is truly outrageous. The previous high near $1598 remains a clear resistance. If it breaks through again without effective breakthrough, short-term selling pressure may increase again. In this current market, the biggest concern is not the lack of opportunities, but the rapid volatility. Just yesterday there was a liquidation; today they pay more attention to positions and risk control. No matter how tempting the market is, one mistake cannot lose all previous profits.₿ BTC ~$81.4K → re-established above $81K, with short-term attention on $80K support; The $82.5K–$83K area remains an important supply zone. ♦️ ETH ~$2.68K → is again approaching $2.7K; if it can hold firmly, the market will continue to watch whether funds diverge from BTC to ETH. 🟣 SOL ~$112→ price has re-entered the $110 area; in the short term, focus on volume and follow-up buying in the $112–$115 range. 🔥 Latest capital signal: ZEC saw a large change in position today; Garrett Jin closed about 38,000 ZEC short positions, reportedly posting losses of around $35M–$36M; After this operation, ZEC quickly rose from about $1,490 to $1,530. 🎯 Market structure: BTC = market direction, ETH = strength confirmation, SOL = high β divergence, ZEC = leverage and position battle. Next, focus on whether liquidity can continue to shift, whether spot trading volume has expanded, and whether ETH/SOL remains strong relative to BTC #CryptoCapReclaims2.8T #BTC #ETH #SOL #ZEC #LiquidityRotation #CryptoMarketBlackRock withdrew 56 million, while Grayscale added 16 million
Same week, same batch of ETFs, money is moving in two directions.
The data looks like this:
Last week, $ETH spot ETFs had a net outflow of 140 million USD.
ETHA alone saw an outflow of 56.04 million, ETHW an outflow of 33.08 million.
What are they betting on:
Grayscale Mini Trust actually had a net inflow of 16.23 million.
On one side institutions are pulling out, on the other side someone is picking up.
Outsiders see this scene like two groups passing by each other, neither looking at the other.
The total pool still has 16.7 billion, accounting for 5.2% of Ethereum's market cap.
The money hasn't disappeared, it just changed pockets.
As someone holding a small amount, this data is the hardest to watch.
They are withdrawing tens of millions, while I’m holding just a few hundred bucks.
And the direction is opposite to BlackRock’s.
#ETH冲高2700美元，质押与资金面现分化
#加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元 #全球高利率预期再升温 $ETH Since launch, US spot bitcoin ETF net flows have correlated +0.42 with the previous day's bitcoin move, +0.38 with the same day's, and +0.08 with the next day's.
ETF money arrives after the spot move, not before it. Exceptions exists ofc, but flows generally record what price already did, not what it does next.The US Treasury 10-year yield at 5% may signal headwinds for gold and Bitcoin. The biggest money pump in history and the 10-year yield dropping to about 0.5% were an opportunity to buy the metal and crypto and sell bonds in 2020. With the 10-year yield roughly 10x the nadir from six years ago and at 5% on Sept. 18, is it the opposite signal now? Time will tell. My graphic highlights how stretched gold is now vs. T-bonds. From a base of 100 in 1987, the ratio of gold to the Bloomberg US Long TreaEthereum has recently been repeatedly fighting around $2,670, but selling pressure remains obvious above. Here are three reasons worth watching: 1️⃣ $2,680 is a major short-term resistance Previous buyers trapped at high levels and short-term profit-taking may choose to exit here, significantly increasing selling pressure. If ETH wants to open further upside, it needs to break out on high volume and hold above $2,680–$2,700. 2️⃣ The rally still needs volume confirmation If this rally is mainly driven by leveraged funds and short closing and spot buying hasn't expanded in sync, then the sustainability after the breakout needs further observation. Recently, ETH ETF capital flows have also shown significant fluctuations: a net outflow of about $224.1M on September 16, about $39.3M on September 17, and then a return of about $143.7M on September 18, indicating that institutional demand is fluctuating repeatedly. 3️⃣ Macroeconomic environment remains a potential pressure In the latest market environment, US Treasury yields are still influenced by expectations of further rate hikes, while concerns over oil prices and inflation continue to influence risk asset sentiment. 📌 What should we focus on now? 🔹 $2,680–$2,700: Breakout of confirmation zone 🔹 $2,600: Key short-term support 🔹 $2,550: More critical structural support 🔹 Volume breakout + sustained holding → Further opening 🔹 of the upper boundary After a rally, volume shrinks and it falls back → Beware of false breakouts. For ETH, the most important thing right now is not whether it can happen instantlyLast night my hand trembled slightly when setting the stop loss, and this morning I realized it was an unnecessary act of filial piety. Before going to bed last night, I saw $ARB pull back and hold steady, with buy orders stacking up layer by layer. I judged that someone was catching the dip below, and while everyone else was still watching, I gave the tip: hold 0.20799 and there's a chance. The price then pushed from 0.20799 to 0.22024, a floating profit of +294.72%. That move felt just right. No trading, no fuss, just waiting for it to move on its own.
Don't lose patience in the volatility, then try to regain dignity in a one-sided move.
For uncertain coins, a glance is clarity, buying a lot is confusion.
I followed my plan to first sell 70% of my position, moved the stop loss for the remaining 30% to the cost price, letting profits run if it continues to rise, and not allowing gains to be given back on a pullback. Take profits when you should, don't be greedy for the last bit. There will be more opportunities later, wait for the next shot, patiently await good news. Chasing highs easily leaves you stuck at the peak, miss it and don't chase.
$SOL $LAB Midday Review
By midday, the market shows a stark contrast in my account.
✅ $HYPE Long Position
Price at 93.37, current unrealized profit 2925.60U, return rate +417.63%, margin ratio 3.96%.
From trader data, large holders still dominate the long side strongly, with a nominal long-short ratio at 294.07%, and 91.22% of long traders are profitable; shorts are still largely at a loss. The main long positions remain, and the trend shows no clear weakening, but be mindful that the funding rate countdown is nearing, which will increase short-term volatility. High positions should not be taken lightly; preserving profits is the top priority.
❌ $BICO Long Position
Currently at an unrealized loss of 1325.02U, return rate -481.10%, margin ratio only 3.96%, position remains highly risky.
Although there was a rebound, it is still far from my entry price of 0.0349. Large short holders have significant positions with low average entry costs, so selling pressure persists. This trade has taught me a hard lesson: holding against the trend leads to small losses turning into deep traps, with funds locked down and a very passive position.
Market Summary & Next Steps
One profit and one loss position, both with low margin ratios, the biggest risk is a sudden liquidation spike.
HYPE is making big gains following the trend, but the high-level trend could pull back anytime, so no greed or blind scaling in; BICO is deeply trapped against the trend, and the cost of holding on is high. Waiting for a rebound, priority is to reduce losses and exit rather than continue averaging down.
The hardest part of trading is not catching a big move, but knowing when to cut losses in time to prevent one loss from wiping out the account. Riding the trend for gains and holding against it for losses—the root of profit and loss is always risk management.
#加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元
#ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元
#特朗普将会晤海湾六国，伊朗局势迎关键节点 Rising with pressure, bulls are weak, prioritize shorting on rebounds!
9.21 BTC and ETH strategy reference:
This round, BTC surged to 81933 but never managed to hold above it. A bearish divergence appeared on the 4-hour chart. Although bulls made an effort, the momentum was clearly insufficient, and resistance above remains heavy.
If the surge can't hold, beware of a pullback from the high levels. Considering the current market, the short-term bias is for a high-level consolidation followed by a retracement. Do not blindly chase longs; short positions should be taken when rebounds meet resistance.
BTC: Base short positions around 81500—81800; if it tests 82200—82500 on a surge, consider adding to shorts, stop loss above 82900. Targets at 80500, 80000; if broken, follow the trend down to 79200.
ETH: Base short positions around 2680—2695; add to shorts around 2720—2740, stop loss above 2760. Targets at 2620, 2570; if broken, look to 2530.
Do not chase highs; wait for resistance levels to present opportunities. Until a real breakout occurs, respond according to the pullback scenario, strictly controlling position size and risk. #加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元 #ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元 #特朗普将会晤海湾六国，伊朗局势迎关键节点 $BTC $ETH $ZEC 🔥Coinbase announced a partnership with Stablecore to embed regulated digital asset custody, trading, and payment functions into the mobile banking apps of thousands of community banks and credit unions in the US. Simply put, in the future, a large number of ordinary US users will no longer need to register for separate crypto exchanges; they can access cryptocurrency and stablecoin services by opening their daily banking apps. This is not a minor product update, but a massive compliance gateway between traditional finance and on-chain assets is being opened. Looking at the broader track, this event not only benefits BTC and stablecoins, but also brings long-term potential to the entire BTC-Fi ecosystem: 1. Expansion of compliance entry points: BTC-Fi is no longer limited to small DeFi circles. In the past, BTC staking and BTC DeFi mostly operated in decentralized protocols or a few large exchanges, with limited audiences. When banks become traffic gateways for digital assets, more institutions and ordinary users will begin to understand "what Bitcoin can do besides spot trading." CORE has always focused on native L1 BTC-Fi infrastructure tied to Bitcoin hashrate, striving to bring non-custodial staking, payments, and various Bitcoin applications to life. If bank-side crypto demand continues to grow, market attention to BTC-Fi infrastructure will also rise accordingly. This does not mean CORE can directly join the partnership, but the external environment of the entire sector has become more user-friendly. 2. Stablecoins + payments, and SatPa$SOL Solana is around 110, almost flat in the last 24 hours (quotes range from +0.1% to -0.3%), but about +11% over 7 days, and the monthly trend is also strong.
This looks more like a typical "digesting after a rally."
What’s more worth noting in the ecosystem: tokenized stocks on Solana DEX have already reached daily trading volumes from tens of millions to over a hundred million, with $SPCX, $MU, and $SNDK all leaving trading marks on this chain.
In other words, SOL’s Beta no longer relies solely on meme and perp, but has started to tie turnover to RWA.
Around 110 USD, bears see it as still far from its historical high (with significant pullback), while bulls see it as a "high-throughput settlement layer."
The 24-hour sideways movement is actually healthy: the previous surge was too fast, and time is needed to transfer chips from short-term traders to those more willing to hold the ecosystem.
Risks are also clear—once $BTC drifts down, SOL’s elasticity will first turn into downward pressure elasticity.
Writing about the planet can be more relatable: SOL is like a 24-hour night market that never closes; the market’s heat isn’t judged by the sign at the entrance but by the trading at the stalls.
Right now, the stalls are still there, but no one is screaming about the number 110 anymore.
#SOL延续涨势，资金与链上需求共振 #Solana通胀缩减提案获投票通过
#OKX星球话题来啦 $XRP is both raising funds and 30 million again. With XRP's current trend, it's mainly a case of “self-excited news, pretending to be dead on the charts.”
From a hard pullback at 1.24 to 1.42, it looks quite encouraging, but if you glance at the 4-hour chart, the range from 1.44 to 1.49 above is all trapped positions left from the previous crash. Although the moving averages are lined up below, RSI6 has already touched 69, and the J value is just 61, showing a clear lack of upward momentum.
Retail investors are suffering the most now: rushing in risks getting stuck at the peak, but not rushing in risks it soaring on financing news. The main players love this kind of dilemma, dangling good news to tease you, and once you really jump in, they hit you with a bearish candle.
At this indecisive 1.42 level, are you betting it can absorb the trapped positions above and push to 1.5, or do you think this is another fake breakout to keep locals from leaving? Share your thoughts in the comments—are you daring to go long now? 3. Surge Amplifier: Contract Stop-Loss Cluster, Short Squeeze Chain Creating Positive Feedback
This is the core driving force behind most violent late-night price surges. Many of the later-stage price increases are not driven by spot buying but by forced short position liquidations.
During a downward oscillation cycle, the market forms a consensus to short on rebounds, with a large number of short stop-loss orders neatly stacked just above key resistance levels.
When a spot buy pushes the price into this range, it triggers massive short stop-losses. Short position liquidations must buy Bitcoin at market price, and this forced buying continues to sweep the order book upward, triggering the next batch of short stop-losses, forming a self-reinforcing short squeeze domino effect.
The entire process exhibits very typical phenomena:
- Short-term liquidation data spikes, with rapid expansion of short position clearing volume;
- Extremely fast market movement, steep candlesticks, and instant volume explosions;
- Actual incremental spot capital is limited, with derivatives forced liquidations contributing a large portion of the buying power.
It is crucial to distinguish roles here: spot capital is responsible for ignition, while leveraged liquidations amplify the price increase exponentially. Ignition can be tens of millions of USD, but the volume generated by the short squeeze can reach hundreds of millions or even over a billion. Once short liquidations end, if no new spot capital continues to enter, the price often quickly spikes and then falls back, leaving a long upper wick, commonly seen as the “late-night spike.” $ETH $BTC $ZEC #加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元 #ZEC巨鲸3.8万$AKE went from 0.016 up to 0.16, then plunged back down to 0.05. This isn’t just trading crypto, it’s a pure meat grinder.
The derivatives risk has already triggered a red alert; with negative funding rates and extremely low liquidity, whales are stabbing the price up and down inside, while retail investors can’t even place orders. Looking at the 4-hour chart, the J value has dropped to -10, and the SAR is still hanging high above 0.15, looking down. It appears oversold, but in this liquidity-drained pool, oversold means an abyss.
Those who rushed in shouting “bull market start” at 0.16 are probably sitting dumbfounded in front of their screens now, unable to find enough buy orders even to cut losses. Those who didn’t get on board are actually the most comfortable, having avoided a massacre.
In a market where even normal buying and selling is difficult, would you dare to catch a falling knife at the 0.05 price level? Or are you just planning to watch from the sidelines as this capital game blows up? Let’s discuss in the comments.ETH surged to 2700, but $AKE almost blew me up—this market really knows how to pick the timing😤
That liquidation wave from yesterday still haunts me.
In the time it took to have a meal, $AKE suddenly jumped 180%, just brushing past my liquidation line. At that moment, I felt like the market was sniping me precisely—why is it that whenever I open a position, it always chooses to perform near my liquidation price? What’s more frustrating is that after sleeping, it was still rising. It’s like it’s saying: whether you liquidate or not, I’m the one who decides.
$BTC isn’t any easier. BTC pierced 82000 but couldn’t hold and slipped back down. This round, I always felt it could hold, just needed one more push. Market risk appetite is indeed recovering, but every time it spikes, someone jumps the gun, making the chart look like whack-a-mole—go up and get hammered.
$ZEC is even more ridiculous. It was still in a downtrend yesterday, but overnight it bounced back to 1500. The 1598 level isn’t easy to break, so I lightly tried a short position at the current price, with a stop loss set above the previous high, to see if this is a real breakout or just another fakeout.
#ETH surges to $2700, staking and funding show divergence
ETH has reached around 2700, and there are some divergent signals between staking and funding. There’s capital locked in staking, but the funding rate hasn’t caught up, making the short-term a bit overheated. It’s not cost-effective to chase longs now; better to wait for a pullback confirmation.
My plan:
Focus on whether BTC can volume-wise hold above 82000; if it holds, then look at 84000; if not, it’s still range-bound. Light short on ZEC for trial and error; if it breaks 1598, accept it. Waiting and watching ETH for now, let it choose its own direction.
Markets happen every day, but every time I get brushed past the liquidation line feels like a trial by fire. Control position size, set stop losses well, don’t let one trade ruin your mindset for the week.
The above is just my personal trading record and does not constitute investment advice.
$BTC $ETH $ZEC C #ETH #BTC #ZEC #TradingMindset$$BTC recently climbed back above the 50-week moving average. Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research previously pointed out that this moving average has served as an important long-term resistance/trend dividing line in several Bitcoin cycles over the past years. Historical data shows that in some bear market cycles, after the weekly moving average reclaimed the 50-week moving average, the market then entered a more pronounced recovery phase. Currently, BTC has returned above the $80K range, with the price briefly breaking above $82K. The market is watching to see if this long-term trend breakout can continue. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETF funds have strengthened again, with recent consecutive net inflows, providing a certain demand backdrop for the rebound. ⚠️ But the most important thing here is not the "breakout," but the "confirmation." Historically, there have been cases where BTC briefly regained the 50-week moving average and then weakened again. Therefore, the next key focus is: • Can the 50-week moving average translate into effective support • Can BTC continue to stay above $80K • Can a valid breakout in the $82K–$83K range coordinate with trading volume • Can ETF funds continue to maintain positive inflows If these conditions continue to improve, market structure may further evolve from a "rebound" to a "trend correction"; Conversely, if it falls below the key long-term moving average again, a false breakout should be watched for. **In short: Breaking above the 50-week moving average is an important signal, but real confirmation comes from subsequent price and capital flow performance$SOL at the 114 level, SOL is backing down again.
ZetaChain is going to convert to native SPL tokens, which sounds like a big positive for the ecosystem, but the price surged to 114.29 and then immediately weakened, sliding back to 111. Quite interesting, the news is booming, but the candlestick left a row of upper shadows above, clearly someone is using the good news to sell off.
Looking at the 4-hour chart, the moving averages are neatly supporting around 110, and the SAR is steady at 107.88 as a solid bottom. But the J value has already jumped to 73, and the RSI is approaching 70, so the short-term risk of chasing the price higher is visibly increasing. It climbed all the way from 95, the profit-taking has already been satisfied, what’s missing now isn’t a story, but buyers willing to catch at 114.
For those who haven’t gotten in yet, it’s the most awkward moment—rushing in risks getting stuck at the peak, but waiting risks it really breaking through 120. The main players love this kind of indecisive, patience-draining game.
At this 114 hurdle, do you think the main players are shaking out weak hands to build strength for a push to 120, or are they ready to dump and cut losses? Share your thoughts in the comments—would you dare to go long at this level? The biggest short seller is gone, having lost $35 million.
A whale holding 38,000 ZEC short positions fully closed out today, with losses exceeding $35 million. During the 1.5 hours of closing, market orders were heavily dumped, pushing ZEC from 1490 up to 1530, a 2.7% increase.
The price was pushed up by his own stop-loss orders—this scene is very familiar.
The largest short position was forced to close by the market. It wasn’t that he wanted to close it, but he had to. Interestingly, another detail: after closing the short, this whale still held 202,000 ZEC spot without selling. 200,000 spot plus 38,000 short positions—this isn’t bearish; it’s hedging. He never bet on ZEC falling, just bought insurance for the spot. The insurance expired, so he withdrew.
NU7 also has new progress: testnet launches on October 6, mainnet targeted for November 5. The previously mentioned upgrades now have specific dates.
The biggest short seller is gone, and ZEC didn’t fall. What does this mean? It means that bearish sentiment was never mainstream at this level; hedging was. After the shorts closed, only pure bulls remain.
I didn’t chase, nor do I plan to. But watching the biggest short seller being carried off, it’s honestly frustrating.
What do you all think? Is this the end of the clearing for ZEC, or are there bigger shorts still behind?
#ZEC巨鲸3.8万枚空单平仓，亏损超3500万美元 $ZEC $BTC $ETH ETH Morning Session Analysis
In the morning session, ETH completed an upward breakout above the 2670 level. After testing the 2710 position with a surge, it experienced a clear pullback and failed to hold the high range of this rebound. This pullback does not indicate a complete exhaustion of ETH's own bullish momentum; the main constraint comes from BTC facing strong resistance at the 82000 level. BTC's failed breakout attempt triggered profit-taking across the mainstream market coins, and ETH followed the market trend into a retracement.
From a technical structure perspective, 2730 remains the ultimate strong resistance level for this upward move. There is a large accumulation of previous trapped sell pressure at this level. BTC needs to effectively increase volume and stabilize above 82000 to create resonance; only then can ETH fully challenge this target. Relying solely on ETH to move upward independently makes it difficult to break through in one go.
As the price surged and then pulled back, the previous resistance has switched roles to support-resistance, with the 2600 area becoming the first important support zone for the bulls and bears to contest. If the price retraces to this area, it is crucial to observe the strength of the buying support. If 2600 holds, the rebound structure remains intact, and the market will enter a high-level consolidation phase, preparing for a second breakout attempt.
Meanwhile, 2570 is the short-term bullish lifeline. If the market volume increases and the price effectively breaks below 2570, the 4-hour rebound structure will be directly destroyed. The current recovery rally from the bottom will be declared over for the time being, and the market will shift to a deeper correction, requiring abandonment of the short-term bullish outlook.
Whether BTC can increase volume and stabilize above 82000 will determine the upper limit of ETH's upward potential $86.76M exchanged for $86.5M — not a cent more. Over just five days, 1,107 $BTC were reportedly sold. In return, 34,400 $ETH were received, and none of it was kept idle. The entire amount was staked. What’s the strategy here? Sell the asset that can be liquidated at any time, while moving the proceeds into an asset that can be locked up and generate staking yield. Looking at the two transactions together, it almost feels like a portfolio shift rather than a simple exit — while also providing lThe Bitcoin Reserve Act passed the committee, but it cannot be sold for 20 years
A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a Bitcoin Reserve Act.
The vote was 28 to 21, and it still needs to pass the House and Senate.
The key point is the holding period
The act requires the federal government to hold $BTC for at least 20 years.
During these 20 years, it cannot be sold, exchanged, or used as collateral.
A common misunderstanding: it does not authorize buying
The Treasury and Commerce Departments are only studying how to increase holdings, and it must be budget neutral.
Studying does not mean spending money to buy; the text does not grant purchase rights.
This is just committee approval; there are still several steps before it takes effect.
When it is truly implemented, the market will have one less seller who might dump at any time.
#美国加密税收与BTC储备法案获推进
#加密总市值重返2.8万亿美元 #全球高利率预期再升温 $BTC ETH hourly chart has moved back above the EMA moving average group, with buying volume continuously surpassing selling volume, making the short-term direction very clear. Current price is around 2666, with a large accumulation of short stop-loss orders between 2700 and 2720 above, which is the most direct liquidity fuel at the moment. The price is very likely to test this area.
The 2610 area below is the concentrated liquidation zone for long positions; as long as it doesn't break below here, the bullish structure remains intact. Just placed takeout orders at the door and haven't caught my breath yet, the backend prompts a timeout again. Entry range is 2655 to 2668, with a stop-loss below 2608. The initial target is 2700, and after a breakout, look to realize profits at 2720.
This wave has a clear structure, worth leveraging up for a trade.
$ETH
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@OKX星球 Bitcoin's daily chart has stalled at this point; 81,500 either needs a valid breakout to turn bullish, or this is a bull trap peak, a reversal to shake out positions, with no other possibilities.
Let's first break down the daily structure.
This rebound started from the low of 57,800, with a cumulative increase of nearly 41%, which is a classic oversold recovery rebound.
To fully turn bullish, three conditions must be met:
1. Price must validly break above 83,000 and stay above it for more than 3 consecutive days.
2. Volume must continue to grow, with the breakout accompanied by incremental capital inflow, indicating real institutional money entering.
3. The Federal Reserve must signal dovishness, easing rate hike expectations, and the US dollar and Treasury yields must decline.
Meeting these three conditions means the perfect timing, favorable environment, and consensus, upgrading the oversold rebound into a bull market uptrend, providing hesitant funds with confidence to buy.
Of course, a more realistic scenario is a bull trap shakeout,
which aligns better with the current macro and capital flow situation, and is my judgment:
1. This rebound from start to finish is a sentiment repair after bad news exhaustion plus forced short squeeze liquidation, not a genuine reversal of Bitcoin itself.
2. Everything is an illusion to make me believe in a breakout and bull market, attracting chasing funds to enter and take the risk, then once bullish momentum fades, naturally turning down to shake out positions.
3. The first step is to drop back to 78,000-79,000, and if it breaks below that, it will continue testing the strong support at 75,000, shaking out shorts and then longs.
Currently, the probability of a shakeout is higher than the start of a bull market; the bullish momentum is too heavy, making it difficult to smoothly enter a bull market.