The most interesting part of this Ethereum rally isn't the magnitude of the increase itself, but the pre-launch night that is often overlooked.

That afternoon, ETH was oscillating around 3030 repeatedly, looking like there was no progress. But precisely during these "quietest times," is often the best entry point.

The phenomenon I observed was straightforward: the price tested support without breaking it, trading volume started to shrink, and the market rhythm was gradually compressing. This isn't a signal to chase the rally, but an opportunity to lay in wait.

**Why should you buy the dip "before" the move happens?**

It's simple—most people lose money not because they misjudge the direction, but because they rush in only after the trend has already started. By then, you won't catch the most profitable part and are more likely to be shaken out at a high level.

My habit is the exact opposite: during the window when the trend is "about to start but hasn't yet," I take my position early. I don't aim to catch the top, but to secure the most stable main move.

**The actual market movement confirms this approach**

After entering around 3030, Ethereum steadily pushed higher, reaching over 3120, with almost no significant pullbacks during the process—that's the kind of market that gives you plenty of time to take profits.

This trade captured nearly 100 points of the main move, and subsequent price action was very smooth. Entering at 3030, taking the first batch off around 3100, and then cashing out the remaining positions near 3120—this entire process was tight but not greedy.

**Why is this kind of market not actually rare?**

Because market logic repeats itself. Accumulation → compression → launch → push higher → correction—this cycle plays out across all timeframes. The real scarcity isn't "how much it has risen," but whether you did the right thing at the right time.

Don't try to guess the top or bottom, don't chase the highs, just position yourself early during the compression phase. The market gives you as much room as you take, without greed or haste.

**After doing this for a while, you'll find that making money becomes quite natural**

Markets are always there, opportunities are never lacking. The key is which side you're on, and whether you got in early enough.

Instead of lamenting afterward with "I should have known..." it's better to start observing when the next compression cycle will occur. The market is always running, and all you need to do is find the rhythm and follow it.