2026-01-08 11:31:10

The recent market has been dropping sharply, with Ethereum falling from the 3300 level down to around 3080, and liquidation data is heartbreaking. The most common question in the comment section is: "Can the long positions entered at 3280 still be saved?"

Honestly, this isn't a matter of whether to save or not—it's that you entered the wrong position from the start.

Looking at the structure of this decline, it's clear: the drop is very decisive, with no significant rebounds or healthy oscillations. This indicates one thing: the main force has no intention of giving you a chance to escape. A few days ago, the market was repeatedly testing around 3300, seeming unstable, but in reality, it was just draining your patience and giving you false security. Once the long positions are sufficiently stacked, a quick dip will cause the price to free fall.

There are several obvious signals in the current market: First, the trend has clearly weakened; second, the MACD has just formed a death cross and will continue to decline; third, trading volume clearly shows increasing active sell orders. This is not a panic overreaction—it's genuine capital withdrawal.

Many people are asking at this point: "It's already fallen so much, can I buy the dip now?"

My straightforward advice: now is not the time to buy the dip; it's the time to hold back.

In a downtrend, the biggest risk isn't missing the bottom but thinking you've caught it. Catching the bottom might just be luck; missing it could mean a complete deep trap. Also, don't emotionally chase short positions—this position can trigger a technical rebound at any time, often called a "dead cat bounce." But remember: rebounds are opportunities for those who know how to short and cut losses in time, not for those trapped hoping to be rescued.

The market will never move in a straight line; opportunities are reserved for the patient. At this stage, surviving is more valuable than trying to catch the right direction.

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-10 17:26

Surviving is even harder than making money. I really learned that this time... The group at 3280 probably has to suffer for a while. --- Here comes another "Can I buy the dip?" buddy, you're really brave. --- That's right, no one listens... Every time, I have to blow up my position myself before I understand. --- I really didn't catch 3300, now watching others ask if they can save it or not, I feel really uncomfortable. --- When the MACD death cross unfolds, you should know not to move. In critical moments, I always get reckless. --- That's the truth, unlike those who are hyping all day, none of the people trying to get you to buy are good. --- My friend who bought in at 3280 is probably bankrupt now... should be. --- Wait, so I really can't touch any coins now, right? --- The phrase "control your hands," I need to tattoo it on my forehead.

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-10 16:02

This wave of dumping really didn't give people a chance; the group at 3280 suffered the worst... The main force's move is really clever, repeatedly grinding the market to drain patience. Now the MACD has already formed a death cross; don't think a rebound can save you. That's an opportunity for those who are reducing their positions, not for those who are trapped.

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-08 12:01

It's the same story again... The truth is, the 3280 move shouldn't have been entered at all; it was obvious back then that the main force was accumulating positions. Just stopping the loss isn't enough; you need to learn how to read the structure, brother. Bottom-fishing is basically a gamble on luck, and I can't afford to take that risk. Don't chase blindly when the rebound comes; that's a trap. Coming out alive is the real win.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 01-08 12:01

Really, this wave was smashed without giving people time to react, it's just clearing the field. The group that entered at 3280 is probably already reflecting on their lives. --- Holding back is brilliant; many people die because they think they've bottomed out. --- No doubt, now it's a matter of who can last longer and wait for the next opportunity. --- MACD has already formed a death cross, and you're still asking if it can be saved. Wake up, cut your losses when needed. --- When the rebound comes, many can't resist chasing, and this is the main reason most people lose money. --- Understanding that the main force is grinding at 3300 is just setting a trap for you; then they directly smash through. Old tricks but always effective. --- Actually, the hardest part is the word "wait," but those who truly wait out are the ones who earn the most.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-08 11:51

Looking at the cries of "Save me" in the comment section, it's actually asking a question that doesn't exist. The moment you enter the wrong position, redemption is already out of the question. True cultivation is in this very moment—holding back that hand that wants to buy the dip. Cycles repeat, opportunities are never lacking; what’s missing is surviving until the moment the opportunity arrives.

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BearMarketBard

· 01-08 11:39

Uh, this wave of the main force is indeed fierce. When the 3300 grinding disk was happening, it was really a bit deceptive. Only in hindsight do I realize... Staying alive is more important than choosing the right direction. This sentence really hits home.

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