2026-01-07 23:22:25

Recently, I reopened my position. To be honest, the trend of the funding rate has deviated a bit from my expectations. I originally thought that with the price rallying so high, the rate would surge along with it, and then it would consolidate tightly to trap the shorts. But now, something doesn't feel right. Instead of operating blindly, it's better to freeze the position first and wait for the market to digest.

My strategy moving forward is very simple: keep an eye on the movement of the funding rate. As long as there are signs of an upward trend, that's my signal. I am still leaning towards a bullish outlook. Once the funding rate shows signs of rising, I will close my short positions immediately. The rest is just adjusting the overall direction based on the rise and fall of the rate—no need to overcomplicate it.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 13h ago

Haha, fee rates are just like that, always going against the trend. When the fee rate signals are not in place, you should freeze your position. This move is solid. Go long + monitor the fee rate, keep it simple and straightforward, overcomplicating will only lead to failure. Wait until the fee rate rises before taking action, I like this approach. The market is currently digesting, let the bullets fly for a while first.

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PumpStrategist

· 01-09 08:04

Fee rates, to put it simply, are a barometer of market sentiment. Your recent missed opportunity is indeed a bit funny [laugh-cry]. --- Your prediction was way off; you were overthinking the market, which is interesting. --- Freezing your position is a wise move, but I bet that at the moment the fee rate spikes, you'll still chase the high. --- Waiting for a fee rate signal? It might just turn into a pattern of chasing rallies and selling off, and then you'll say the market is irrational again. --- This logical flaw—did you consider the lag in fee rates? It feels a bit like hindsight. --- By the way, your strategy is just passively waiting for signals. What if the market doesn't give you any signals? Will you starve?

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 01-07 23:52

Fees are such tricky things; not following the usual rules is the norm. Instead of guessing blindly, it's better to wait and see how things unfold.

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MoonBoi42

· 01-07 23:51

Fee rates really can be deceptive; I've been caught by them a few times too, haha.

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AlphaLeaker

· 01-07 23:42

Fee rates are really hard to understand. The promised sharp increase ended up just sideways, which is really annoying. Waiting for liquidation and digestion is also fine; anyway, it's more comfortable to be out of the market than to be in a confusing position right now. Just watch the fee rates; follow the signals, and don't overanalyze and get yourself tangled up. The bears are about to hit a streak of bad luck. If your strategy hits the right rhythm, you'll be stable. Once the fee rate rises, you should reverse your position. It feels like you've got a much clearer idea this time.

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Anon4461

· 01-07 23:25

Fee rates are really mysterious; sometimes it feels like gambling. People say fee rates are a signal, but I find it a bit confusing. According to your logic, going short would be so frequent. Wait, do you really rely on fee rates to make decisions? Aren't you afraid of being manipulated? Freezing positions is stable, but I'm worried about missing that rebound in the market. When fee rates go crazy, no one can save you; you still need to control the risk. It's fine to be bullish, but this logic of chasing fee rates needs to be verified multiple times before I dare to follow. Locking positions is wise; just worried that when you unlock, new changes might come again.

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