2025-12-28 10:26:00

Recently, I've been watching the ETH trend, which, like Bitcoin, has fallen into a pattern of small fluctuations. A 30-point movement is honestly not enough to form a favorable risk-reward structure.

Instead of forcing trading opportunities in this kind of market, it's better to honestly admit—now is not the time to trade.

It's like being in a relationship—two people arguing every day, constantly disliking each other, forcing themselves to stay together only adds to the trouble. Trading follows the same logic. When the market can't give you a clear direction or a reasonable risk-reward ratio, sticking to trading will only waste your money.

So the question boils down to: should I go long or short now? Honestly, both options are not ideal. Without a clear risk-reward support, any direction is prone to pitfalls. The smartest move at such times is to choose to wait and see.

Waiting is not passive; it's an active trading strategy. Give yourself time to wait for clearer signals from the Federal Reserve and a more definite market direction. True trading experts understand the importance of patience and waiting when it's not the right time to act.

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MergeConflict

· 15h ago

Honestly, trying to force opportunities here is just self-deception. With this market condition, what kind of risk-reward ratio do you expect? Sending money? It's okay to wait and see; there's no shame in that. Wait until the signals clear before jumping in.

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FadCatcher

· 15h ago

Well said, there's really nothing good to do this time Wait, wait, it's really more painful than watching K-line charts Waiting and watching is the safest way to make money, I'm convinced Not making any reckless moves is the true winner, this time I'll admit defeat

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liquiditea_sipper

· 15h ago

Damn, 30 points of movement, what's the point of playing? It's better to just lie down and wait for the Federal Reserve speech. Waiting is really not about giving up; I am also holding steady this time. Don't be tempted by the market. Being all in cash is comfortable, a hundred times better than blindly messing around. This is a classic case of "don't act if you shouldn't," look at how many people get liquidated in this kind of market. Wait for clear signals before jumping in; entering now just makes you the bag holder. Honestly, patience is the most difficult skill in trading. A 30-point fluctuation, making peanuts, and you can't even cover the fees. I'm also observing. Instead of forcing my way in, it's better to wait for a confirmed trend.

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TopBuyerForever

· 15h ago

You're absolutely right, a 30-point move really isn't that meaningful. It's not shameful to wait and see; I gained experience by losing money this way. Let's wait for the signal; there's no need to rush.

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MevShadowranger

· 16h ago

Waiting and watching really doesn't cost you anything; aggressive actions are what depletes your resources. Doing nothing is the best move; wait until the signals are clear before acting. Playing for 30 points is pointless; you can't even recover the transaction fees. Watching and waiting = health preservation; forcing trades = courting death. This wave of market movement is a trap; I choose to sit back and win passively.

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