2025-12-29 10:24:42

Recently, looking at the Bitcoin and Ethereum charts, everything seems calm on the surface, but there are some interesting signals hidden behind the scenes.

From a data perspective, the trading volume of BTC and ETH has shrunk by 30-60% from normal levels, and on-chain activity has also significantly cooled down. This sluggish state can easily be perceived as boredom, but from a technical analysis standpoint, it might actually be a precursor to a market reversal.

Quiet before the storm is a common pattern in trading—this rule has been proven time and again. As we enter January, we tend to remain optimistic about the subsequent market trends. Although trading is currently sparse, this period of dormancy could be when the major players are quietly positioning themselves.

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HodlOrRegret

· 4h ago

Trading volume shrinking... I'm not that optimistic, it really feels like no one is playing anymore. --- Was the calm before the storm? Haha, maybe it’s just that no one wants to take over the position. --- Accumulating during the dormant period? If the main players were truly accumulating, they would have already started to rally, why wait? --- 30-60% decline in trading volume... this data looks a bit scary. --- It's that same "peaceful to achieve greatness" theory, brother, I've heard it too many times. --- A downturn is just a downturn, no need to call it an opportunity.

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MysteryBoxBuster

· 4h ago

Trading volume drops by 60%? Then just wait and see, anyway, there's nothing to do anyway.

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potentially_notable

· 4h ago

Talking about the main force's layout again, you always say that, but what happened in the end?

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GweiWatcher

· 4h ago

The main force is holding a big move. I think this quiet period is indeed quite cunning.

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DefiVeteran

· 5h ago

Trading volume has plummeted so much; honestly, it's just waiting for the right moment. I saw it coming a long time ago. --- Quiet? Ha, that's just the illusion before the main players start to harvest. Too predictable. --- Here we go again with the same excuse, always saying a trend reversal is coming. And then? --- I believe in a period of dormancy for strategic positioning, but the problem is, can we small investors keep up with the pace? --- A downturn is actually the best opportunity to get in. I've already been laying low. --- Every day they say a storm is coming. Where's the storm? Still at the door? --- I've heard this theory for three months now. Can we get some real signals? --- But honestly, the trading volume being so sluggish is quite interesting. It's always been this routine. --- Betting on a market move in January? Going all in depends on individual risk tolerance. --- Main players' strategic positioning? First, prove you can identify where the main players are before talking.

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