2025-12-26 16:23:12

The market software just refreshed, and prices are soaring straight up. This wave of market movement has indeed attracted many people. Some partners see the candlestick charts and want to jump in to buy the dip, thinking that doubling their money is just around the corner. But I have to be honest—this might actually be a trap.

Having traded for 8 years, I’ve seen too many such routines. This kind of rapid surge has a common characteristic: the speed is unreasonably fast. Why? Because it’s a typical "short squeeze" manipulation. The principle is simple—whales push the price up quickly, partly to scare short-sellers into closing their positions and admitting defeat, and partly to lure high-position buyers with the psychological hint of "missed the boat if you don’t buy now." The result is greedy retail traders rushing in with high-cost long positions.

Where is the most dangerous point in this process? It’s on the night before the settlement. Think about it—whales go to such lengths to push the price up, not out of kindness. What are they waiting for? The final moments before settlement. At that point, they will directly dump the market, pushing the price down or even manipulating the settlement price. Those holding long positions are either forced to cut losses or endure until their psychology collapses. Those trying to buy the dip are even worse off—they get caught deep and can’t react in time.

This kind of routine happens every year, and every time someone falls for it. So this time, I’ll say it upfront: those holding long positions should cut losses and exit while there’s still a chance; those still wanting to trade against the trend should stay calm, observe first, and wait until after the settlement to assess the situation. There are plenty of opportunities in the market; there’s no need to jump in on this wave. Remember, only by staying alive and exiting can you wait for the next real opportunity.

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GasFeeBeggar

· 2025-12-29 03:13

Is this the same routine again? I'm already tired of it. After a quick surge, they dump the market. It's always the same show, and retail investors still rush in. ``` Forget it, I'm watching this wave. No more bottom fishing. ``` ``` Eight years and still writing this kind of stuff. It's right to say to exit while you're alive. ``` ``` I experienced this kind of dump before settlement last year. This time, I won't fall for it. ``` ``` You need to train your mindset, or you'll get cut by this routine. ``` ``` Hey, do you think this time it will really go up? What if it moves in the opposite direction? ``` ``` Stop-loss and exit, that's it. No need to gamble on that little profit. ``` ``` Waiting for settlement, no rush. At worst, miss out. There are plenty of opportunities in the market anyway. ``` ``` The big players have already laid out their plans. We can only hide. ```

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 2025-12-26 23:13

Coming back with this again? I took a look at the market depth, and it's indeed very strange. With 8 years of experience, I can say for sure that this kind of manipulation is just a trap to absorb orders, and the settlement will hit hard. Retail investors really need to remember this lesson—every time they rush headlong into danger. Damn it, as I always say, surviving is winning.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 2025-12-26 16:53

Here we go again? I've seen this at least ten times, every time it's the same pattern—a rally followed by a crash. The guys with itchy hands advise you to stay calm; the night before settlement is the real meat grinder.

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ConsensusDissenter

· 2025-12-26 16:52

Coming back with this again? Going all in to make money, crashing the market the night before settlement has become a routine.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 2025-12-26 16:51

Here we go again? I'm already tired of this. It's always the same pattern, yet people still keep jumping in.

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FallingLeaf

· 2025-12-26 16:48

This move is indeed too fast, it feels a bit off, just worried it might be a false breakout before a dump. There has been talk about 8 years, and this kind of pattern has been seen many times, with people always rushing to buy at high levels. Dropping the price before settlement is really ruthless; at that point, the bulls are all losers. Not cutting losses means getting trapped, and cutting losses means taking a loss. Let's just observe for now, there are plenty of opportunities, no need to rush onto this train. That's right, survival is the key, and the next opportunity is still far away.

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LayerZeroHero

· 2025-12-26 16:46

It's the same old story, looks familiar. With 8 years of experience, you speak quite harshly, but I still want to go all in. Wait, smashing the market before settlement really never fails. The elder's point is spot on. But on the other hand, sometimes doing the opposite can earn more? Just want to hear different opinions. This time I choose to stay alive and wait for the next wave. Keep a steady mindset, everyone. Honestly, I'm scared. But staying alive is the key, let's keep watching.

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