Bitcoin broke through $96,000 overnight, and the market is buzzing again. Many people already have their fingers on the buy button, afraid of missing this train. But after looking at several cycles, I have to honestly say: this rally looks exciting, but the risks are quite high.

From $91,000 to $96,000, the speed is too fast. What does a true trend breakout look like? It should be a breakout, a pullback for confirmation, consolidation, and then upward movement—step by step, grounded. At this speed, the structure simply hasn't caught up. This feels more like a forced short covering and collective FOMO frenzy, rather than a solid foundation for a bull market.

Where's the problem? Such rapid increases often attract chasing capital. Once the chips are fully in place, a significant correction usually follows. At that point, your stop-loss might be set too loosely (hoping to withstand volatility), and you could be shaken out by the oscillations.

What’s a relatively safer approach? Wait for two signals: first, BTC consolidates after pulling back to around $93,000–$94,000; second, it stabilizes above $96,000 for several days. Until then, using USDT to hold your position isn’t a missed opportunity but a way to stay in control.

Speaking of which, is holding cash just waiting around? When you’re wavering between "chasing high" and "going all-in," your funds can actually be used more wisely. That’s the value of certain DeFi protocols—they keep your assets active amid market fluctuations and continuously generate yields.

Waiting isn’t wasted time; it’s charging up for the next move. When the opportunity truly arrives, your ammunition will be fully prepared.