2026-01-02 16:24:33

Recently, Ethereum's price movement has been quite tough. It rises a little and then gets suppressed again. Many people are pessimistic, thinking it might have problems. But from a different perspective, in an environment where market liquidity is so tight, being able to hold this price level without dropping further actually shows something — those who want to exit have already left, and those holding now are either true fans or big institutions quietly accumulating. The market has become very light and floaty.

Interestingly, almost the entire internet is now bearish. Have I seen this kind of atmosphere before? Thinking carefully, it seems to be the case before every big rally — everywhere is full of despair, no one wants to enter the market, and smart money quietly starts accumulating chips during these times. This time should be no different.

So, we can operate in reverse: treat the 2980 to 2960 range as a buying zone, but don't buy all at once. Instead, gradually build positions over several times. Keep an eye on the rebound target of 3100-3150. Once it breaks through, the probability of pushing towards 3400 increases. This kind of strategy often allows catching a lot of cheap chips at the bottom area.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 4h ago

actually™ the liquidity argument here is backwards—if institutions were quietly accumulating, volume would show *something*, but it's just... crickets. empirically speaking, that's bearish signal masquerading as bullish cope

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MidnightGenesis

· 4h ago

On-chain data shows that this wave of selling pressure is indeed decreasing. Last night, I ran a script to monitor wallet movements, and the pace of large holders offloading has clearly slowed down. It’s worth noting that this period of silence often precedes an accumulation phase. From the code logic, 2960-2980 is indeed a good zone for phased entry, but don’t be swayed by emotions. The key is whether the contract’s activity can break through the 3100 level; if it can’t, it will continue to consolidate sideways and shake out traders. I am monitoring this continuously. It’s always the most dangerous when the whole market is bearish, this is something I’ve observed over many years. It’s always the same pattern, and those who get caught off guard are never in short supply. Wait, your thinking is missing one dimension — you need to look at the real inflow and outflow data of exchanges. Just looking at the price is too superficial. The monitoring system I deployed late at night still proves to be quite useful. If this wave really pushes towards 3400, the key level is at 3150. If it can’t break through, just stay sideways and be patient. Don’t be too aggressive in the short term; my experience is that although this bottom area is cheap, it often tests your mental resilience the most. You can try around 2980, but don’t go all in. I usually split my entries into five parts, which reduces psychological pressure significantly. The market is so unpredictable; the interesting part is who can be the last to get out.

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SerumSquirrel

· 5h ago

Yeah, this time might really be the bottom signal. Really, every time everyone is bearish like this, it tends to surge the most. Entering at 2980 doesn't feel that bad. Wait, can it really break through 3400? I'm a bit hesitant to believe it. Holding a price level itself is a sign of strength, indicating that the chips are stable. When the entire network is bearish, it's often an opportunity. I agree with this logic. Gradually deploying positions is indeed a safe strategy; rushing in all at once can easily lead to being hammered down. Breaking 3150 is the key, otherwise it's all talk. What you said is spot on, but risk control is still necessary.

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 5h ago

When the entire network is bearish, it often presents an opportunity. I've heard this logic too many times. Bottom positioning sounds simple, but how many are really willing to throw money in? The idea of institutions stockpiling goods is a bit too optimistic. Who really knows? There's nothing wrong with what you said, but the mindset during execution is the most difficult part. They all say this before a breakdown, but after the breakdown, it's a different story. Instead of fixating on 3100, it's better to see if 2950 can hold. I've heard this kind of contrarian operation too many times. Next time, it will definitely be different when it's time to make a profit. The seemingly light market can also fall very quickly.

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TheDeliveryGuyLostBigPlaying

· 5h ago

Don't be too optimistic. Just watch that four-hour chart go up and down, and that's it.

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TheDeliveryGuyLostBigPlaying

· 5h ago

All the chips are with the big players; retail investors have been cut off and given up. Those who still refuse to give up keep fighting stubbornly. Isn't that just raising pigs?

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