BTC's Repeated Fluctuations Behind: Capital Slowdown and Holder's Psychological Battle

ZkSnarker · 2026-01-03T05:40:10+00:00

Recently, on-chain data shows that capital inflow has slowed down, high-level holders are beginning to cut losses on a large scale, and BTC prices are fluctuating within a narrow range, with investor sentiment becoming exhausted. The prolonged sideways market has led many to choose to cut losses due to time consumption.

ZkSnarker

2026-01-03 05:40:10

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【Crypto World】Recently, there has been an interesting phenomenon in on-chain data: capital inflows are clearly slowing down. At the same time, those who bought at high levels and held for the long term are beginning to cut losses on a large scale. During this period, BTC has been oscillating within a relatively narrow range, with no clear direction in the short term.

What this actually reflects is a change in investor sentiment. As the market consolidates for increasingly longer periods, no matter how optimistic you are about a project, psychological fatigue begins to accumulate. Days without hope can be very hard to endure, and those who have experienced a long adjustment cycle can understand this. Many people ultimately are not shaken by their beliefs, but are slowly worn down by the invisible hand of time. This phenomenon is indeed common during historical downturns—not everyone can hold on until the end.

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SnapshotLaborer

· 4h ago

I can't take it anymore, this is the reality. Time kills everything; no matter how optimistic you are, it's all in vain.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 01-03 06:10

Brothers who bought in at high levels are probably thinking about dumping now. Anyway, looking at this trend, there's no hope in the short term.

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consensus_failure

· 01-03 06:05

Really, sideways trading is the most exhausting... Losing money is one thing, but having this mindset destroyed is the real deal. --- It's that same old "eroded by time" excuse, which is basically just an excuse to cut losses. --- It's not surprising that funds are slowing down; the key issue is that there's no narrative anymore. --- I just want to know who the hell is still buying at high levels. --- Holding? Ha, big players have already left, leaving retail investors to cut each other. --- This time is different, it really feels like no one is optimistic. --- Wait, is the capital really slowing down or is it just that no new money is entering? --- Once you see through it, it's just that the time cost is too high, and the returns can't cover the opportunity cost. --- I bet the next rebound will come at the most desperate moment; history always repeats itself.

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0xSoulless

· 01-03 06:01

It's more uncomfortable to be worn to death by time than to be cut

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SellLowExpert

· 01-03 05:50

Sideways again? I almost forgot what the daily limit was Time is the biggest killer, really If you can't stand it, cut it, anyway, it's a matter of time

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GasFeeCrying

· 01-03 05:48

Really, sideways trading is the most torturous, more uncomfortable than a drop --- The slowdown in funds... indicates that big players are starting to doubt --- The phrase "being worn down by time" hit me; I am that one who can't hold on anymore --- People who cut losses are actually smart; why gamble with time --- So is it now about bottom fishing or waiting to die, does anyone know --- Looking at this state, it seems we'll be sideways for a long time --- It's a psychological battle; whoever surrenders first loses --- Most people can't endure the agony period, which is indeed cruel --- What does the slowdown in funds really mean? I just can't figure it out --- Compared to a drop, I fear this kind of lifeless volatility more

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-03 05:44

Those who can't hold on have left; what's left is true faith.

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