2025-12-28 12:23:12

There are still some days left in this month, but it's clear that funds are waiting for Bitcoin's movement. As the year-end approaches, institutions are busy with year-end settlements, making liquidity even tighter. Plus, at this price level, whether you're going long or short, you need to be cautious.

My view is that January will be a watershed moment. New funds may enter the market, and new storylines could unfold. This period is all about patience and endurance.

If you're currently holding a heavy position, I recommend reducing it appropriately. Year-end market conditions are inherently testing; rather than stubbornly holding on, it's better to respond flexibly. Managing risk and leaving yourself some room to maneuver is the wise choice.

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 8h ago

On-chain data has long shown that institutions are reducing their positions. Are you still waiting around? Wake up, the funds have already moved out. Year-end settlement? That's just a cover-up; the real whale distribution has long been moved to cold wallets. This January watershed narrative has been heard too many times. Every time it's said, it ends in a crash. Instead of listening to these empty words, better to look at what the on-chain flow data is saying. Friends with heavy positions, if you don't reduce your risk now, you'll just wait for a margin call. Real experts have already positioned themselves at low levels. Are you still struggling with your holding ratio?

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SchrodingerPrivateKey

· 8h ago

It's January now, but the current liquidity really can't hold up anymore. I should reduce my positions first and stop messing around. Wait, at the end of the year, institutions are all doing their accounts. Do I, as a small retail investor, also need to get nervous? Brothers holding heavy positions, are you all betting on the January market move? Keeping some liquidity for activity space is definitely the right move; Bitcoin isn't going anywhere anyway. This price level is indeed a bit awkward, neither bulls nor bears are comfortable. It's better to stay on the sidelines for now.

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MissingSats

· 8h ago

Liquidity is so tight at the end of the year, toughing it out is really asking for trouble. It's better to reduce positions first and wait for the January show. I think, right now, it's a matter of reading the market sentiment and not being too greedy. There is indeed a chance in January, but the premise is surviving until then. Friends with heavy positions should really consider their risk exposure. Ha, another round of "patience is a virtue," but honestly, this time it's not wrong. The institutional year-end settlement, the market has to take a breather. Instead of guessing the bottom, it's more practical to protect the principal.

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MentalWealthHarvester

· 8h ago

The end-of-year wave is indeed tough, funds have shrunk, and liquidity is tightening day by day. Brothers and sisters holding heavy positions really need to reduce their holdings; don't wait until it's too late to regret. Whether January can really turn around depends on the situation; controlling risk first is the priority.

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OnchainDetective

· 8h ago

According to on-chain data, the fund flow towards the end of the year is indeed interesting. Institutions are settling, retail investors are waiting for a story, but have you noticed—trading patterns are abnormal—no one really dares to hold heavy positions, which is suspicious in itself. I also locked in the January node; the timing window for new funds entering is basically confirmed. The key now is to avoid being shaken out. If holding heavy, it’s better to take some profits—not out of fear, but because the data is speaking. After analysis and judgment, this logical chain simply doesn’t hold up. Liquidity tightening? It’s obvious—big wallets are in accumulation phase, small retail investors are still holding on stubbornly. Risk control sounds good, but in reality, it’s just a matter of who runs first. Reducing positions is not wrong. I find it hard to understand why some people are still going all-in at this point, especially when on-chain wallet behavior is warning us… Waiting until January, the true market conditions will be revealed. Is holding on stubbornly now just a gamble that institutions are being kind? Relying on patience? No, it should be relying on reducing positions.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 8h ago

Waiting until January? I feel like this is said every year, haha.

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MEVictim

· 8h ago

The liquidity crunch at the end of the year is indeed tough, but holding on until January feels like too much of a gamble. I still need to keep a backup plan.

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