REALM 1: MASSACRE ZONE – LETTING GO OF INNER DEMONS
📍 Battle zone: 3.0 – 3.6 USD
(Currently here)
⚔️ Situation in the underworld:
This is the “Valley of Death.” Here, hidden masters (Whales/MM) are performing the “Great Energy Absorption Technique,” draining the life force from the timid martial artists (Retail).
* Characteristics: Price moves sideways to the point of boredom, occasionally there are “assassin strikes” that pierce temporary support levels to trigger extreme fear.
* Mindset (Strategy):
* Stay calm: Absolutely do not use high leverage (margin) here, or you’ll go “crazy” and burn your account before dawn arrives.
* Observe: Wait for real liquidity inflows to stop bleeding. This is the time for “the wise to pick up shoes, the foolish to throw away sandals.”
REALM 2: HIDDEN DRAGON IN THE DEPTHS
📍 Battle zone: 3.8 – 6.5 USD
(BASE CASE scenario starts to form)
⚔️ Situation in the underworld:
The internal energy (Project fundamentals) begins to recover. The “Caffeine AI” divine weapon has been unsheathed, with some sharp moves (real users, reduced inflation).
* Characteristics: Price begins to crawl up slowly amid skepticism. The community still doesn’t believe this is a real attack. There will be strong shakeouts at key psychological resistance levels (e.g., 4.5 USD, 5.5 USD) to shake out weak hands.
* Phase shift signals: ICP inflation truly drops by 20-30%. Big money starts turning positive.
* Mindset:
* Stay steadfast: This is the main “accumulation” zone for the Base Case team. Hold tight, don’t jump around.
* Defend: If Caffeine AI reveals a fatal weakness, immediately retreat to defend at Realm 1.
REALM 3: CLOSED-DOOR TRAINING – OVERCOMING PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS
📍 Battle zone: 7.0 – 11.0 USD
(The ultimate challenge zone before transforming into a dragon)
⚔️ Situation in the underworld:
This is the “Ten Thousand Gates Pass” – the hardest checkpoint. Most heroes will fall here due to boredom or taking profits too early.
* Characteristics: Price may move sideways in a wide range (sideways) for months. Big players deliberately suppress price breakouts to scoop up the last floating tokens. Lots of good news, but price doesn’t soar.
* Goal: Wear down patience. Only those who pass this trial are qualified to enter the “Innate Realm” (Bull run).
* Mindset:
* Do nothing: Doing nothing is the best strategy. Turn off the screen, focus on other work. Only act if price breaks out (breakout) above 12 USD with massive trading volume.
REALM 4: DRAGON SOARS IN THE SKY – BLOOD RAIN & STARRY WINDS
📍 Battle zone: 12.0 – 25.0 USD+
(BULL CASE scenario explodes – peak FOMO)
⚔️ Situation in the underworld:
The dragon has soared. The whole market goes crazy. At this point, no one talks about technicals or liquidity anymore, only greed and fanaticism remain.
* Characteristics:
* Caffeine AI is fully accomplished, defeating all opponents (Millions of users, a true AI infrastructure).
* Media and KOLs unanimously hail ICP as the new “Martial Arts Leader.”
* Price skyrockets, hitting new highs every day.
* Risk: This is the “Blood Rain & Starry Winds” – a bloodbath. When the crowd is most frenzied, the masters quietly exit (distributing at the top).
* Mindset:
* Extreme alertness: Do not get carried away.
* Safe exit: Prepare a “golden cicada sheds its shell” plan (partial profit-taking) when price reaches 18, 22, 25 USD. Don’t expect to sell at the exact top, selling near the peak is enough.
📜 COMMENTARY FROM LANG VAN KHACH:
The market is dangerous, and people’s minds are unpredictable.
Those who see far find opportunity in the depths.
Those who see only the near are gripped by fear.
This map is just a compass. How far you go, and whether you survive the trials, depends entirely on your own willpower and inner strength.
Wishing you a strong and resilient journey on this bloody battlefield!
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📜 ICP BLOOD PATH CHART: FROM THE ABYSS TO THE PEAK (3.4 USD → 25 USD)
REALM 1: MASSACRE ZONE – LETTING GO OF INNER DEMONS 📍 Battle zone: 3.0 – 3.6 USD (Currently here) ⚔️ Situation in the underworld: This is the “Valley of Death.” Here, hidden masters (Whales/MM) are performing the “Great Energy Absorption Technique,” draining the life force from the timid martial artists (Retail). * Characteristics: Price moves sideways to the point of boredom, occasionally there are “assassin strikes” that pierce temporary support levels to trigger extreme fear. * Mindset (Strategy): * Stay calm: Absolutely do not use high leverage (margin) here, or you’ll go “crazy” and burn your account before dawn arrives. * Observe: Wait for real liquidity inflows to stop bleeding. This is the time for “the wise to pick up shoes, the foolish to throw away sandals.” REALM 2: HIDDEN DRAGON IN THE DEPTHS 📍 Battle zone: 3.8 – 6.5 USD (BASE CASE scenario starts to form) ⚔️ Situation in the underworld: The internal energy (Project fundamentals) begins to recover. The “Caffeine AI” divine weapon has been unsheathed, with some sharp moves (real users, reduced inflation). * Characteristics: Price begins to crawl up slowly amid skepticism. The community still doesn’t believe this is a real attack. There will be strong shakeouts at key psychological resistance levels (e.g., 4.5 USD, 5.5 USD) to shake out weak hands. * Phase shift signals: ICP inflation truly drops by 20-30%. Big money starts turning positive. * Mindset: * Stay steadfast: This is the main “accumulation” zone for the Base Case team. Hold tight, don’t jump around. * Defend: If Caffeine AI reveals a fatal weakness, immediately retreat to defend at Realm 1. REALM 3: CLOSED-DOOR TRAINING – OVERCOMING PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS 📍 Battle zone: 7.0 – 11.0 USD (The ultimate challenge zone before transforming into a dragon) ⚔️ Situation in the underworld: This is the “Ten Thousand Gates Pass” – the hardest checkpoint. Most heroes will fall here due to boredom or taking profits too early. * Characteristics: Price may move sideways in a wide range (sideways) for months. Big players deliberately suppress price breakouts to scoop up the last floating tokens. Lots of good news, but price doesn’t soar. * Goal: Wear down patience. Only those who pass this trial are qualified to enter the “Innate Realm” (Bull run). * Mindset: * Do nothing: Doing nothing is the best strategy. Turn off the screen, focus on other work. Only act if price breaks out (breakout) above 12 USD with massive trading volume. REALM 4: DRAGON SOARS IN THE SKY – BLOOD RAIN & STARRY WINDS 📍 Battle zone: 12.0 – 25.0 USD+ (BULL CASE scenario explodes – peak FOMO) ⚔️ Situation in the underworld: The dragon has soared. The whole market goes crazy. At this point, no one talks about technicals or liquidity anymore, only greed and fanaticism remain. * Characteristics: * Caffeine AI is fully accomplished, defeating all opponents (Millions of users, a true AI infrastructure). * Media and KOLs unanimously hail ICP as the new “Martial Arts Leader.” * Price skyrockets, hitting new highs every day. * Risk: This is the “Blood Rain & Starry Winds” – a bloodbath. When the crowd is most frenzied, the masters quietly exit (distributing at the top). * Mindset: * Extreme alertness: Do not get carried away. * Safe exit: Prepare a “golden cicada sheds its shell” plan (partial profit-taking) when price reaches 18, 22, 25 USD. Don’t expect to sell at the exact top, selling near the peak is enough. 📜 COMMENTARY FROM LANG VAN KHACH: The market is dangerous, and people’s minds are unpredictable. Those who see far find opportunity in the depths. Those who see only the near are gripped by fear. This map is just a compass. How far you go, and whether you survive the trials, depends entirely on your own willpower and inner strength. Wishing you a strong and resilient journey on this bloody battlefield!