2025-12-31 15:23:30

There is a core principle in short-term trading: don't place random orders when there is no market trend. During sideways trading, it's easiest to get caught off guard, and the reason is simple—big funds haven't moved yet, and if you act, you're just giving away money.

The real opportunity lies in following the trend. When large funds start to push down to clear out long positions, we can look for a chance to build positions around 2840. Conversely, when they push up to sweep out short positions, 3170 is a good entry point.

It sounds simple, but it tests your mindset when actually doing it. Don't think about catching every wave of the market—making 40 or 50 points in this rhythm is already quite good. Protecting your capital is more important than blindly chasing profits. When the market makers make their move, we respond if we have a move; if not, we wait.

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NightAirdropper

· 2025-12-31 15:49

That's right, sideways trading is the most frustrating. I was cut several times during such periods. Now I've learned to be smarter; if there's no significant fund movement, I prefer to stay in cash rather than make reckless trades.

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BugBountyHunter

· 2025-12-31 15:49

That's right, sideways trading is the hardest to endure; if you're not careful, you'll be the one getting smashed.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 2025-12-31 15:48

To put it simply, who isn't itching to trade during a true sideways market? I'm that kind of person who can't resist when seeing 2840, only to get smashed through in a counter-move... Now I've learned my lesson. Without big funds taking action, I just pretend to be dead to avoid becoming another victim of the chopping block.

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HodlKumamon

· 2025-12-31 15:45

According to statistics, the liquidation rate during sideways trading periods is indeed 47 percentage points higher than the average... Instead of chasing the joy of full positions, it's better to steadily survive with a 40% gain and walk out (◍•ᴗ•◍)

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GameFiCritic

· 2025-12-31 15:38

It's easy to say, but in actual trading, you still need good market intuition and mental resilience. The hardest part of a sideways market is the feeling of impatience.

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AltcoinHunter

· 2025-12-31 15:26

You're absolutely right. Consolidation is indeed the most testing time for human nature; a little impatience and you're done for. I've fallen into this trap before—originally planning to profit with the market maker, but instead, I got crushed and became a leek.

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