The cryptocurrency market has recently plunged into another wave of volatility. The start of the year has been particularly fierce—Bitcoin has plummeted from its all-time high of $126,000, dropping over 30%, with the critical $85,000 level repeatedly tested; mainstream coins are also not doing well, all falling sharply. Within a single day, over $228 million was liquidated across the entire network, with more than 160,000 investors being wiped out.
There is actually a clear logic behind this round of sharp decline. Regulatory actions have been frequent—EU's MiCA regulations have officially taken effect, and the US is also embroiled in legislative disputes regarding crypto, with policy uncertainties being the most frightening. Plus, institutional funds are starting to take profits, and retail investors, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, are panic-selling. Under this double pressure, volatility is amplified infinitely.
But to be fair, anyone involved in the crypto market knows that turbulence can both force people out and create opportunities. The key is whether you can survive until that moment. Traders who truly make it through have a set of skills: strictly controlling positions without greed, constantly monitoring key support and resistance levels, and maintaining composure during sharp rises and falls. Only then can you stand firm before the market finds its next direction.
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GasFeeTherapist
· 23h ago
Here we go again, 160,000 people got liquidated. I wonder how many margin calls it takes to learn to cut losses.
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LiquidationWatcher
· 23h ago
Here comes the reaping again, 160,000 people liquidated, this number is a bit terrifying.
Is the 85,000 line really that solid? Feels like it could be pierced at any moment.
Once regulation comes, everything gets chaotic. Institutions have already run away, and we're still here taking the hit.
Talking about controlling positions, it's easy to say, but how many can really do it?
Living for that one opportunity? Let's survive tonight first.
Bitcoin's recent drop is incredible; it still seems like there's no bottom.
Institutions are taking profits, retail investors are just the chives, an eternal truth.
What discipline? When you see your account turn red, who can stay disciplined?
A 30% drop, this time it's really fierce. Not sure where the next support is.
Regulation + institutions double kill, retail investors just lie flat.
All that talk about support levels is nonsense; it all depends on the market maker’s mood.
This round of volatility will probably eliminate another batch of new retail investors.
Hanging around here is just a test of your psychological resilience.
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SelfMadeRuggee
· 23h ago
Another round of being harvested, 160,000 people sacrificed, this game is really ruthless
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Position management sounds nice, but who doesn't want to go all in? That's human nature
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A 30% drop, so what? I'm used to being cut in half long ago
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To survive the next wave of opportunity, you must first survive this wave, lol
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Regulation + institutional double kill, retail investors are just the reserved list of chives
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85,000 yuan isn't enough to stay, then there's really no bottom. I haven't even added to my bottom position yet
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Holding steady? My resolve was shattered long ago. Now it's just a matter of who can buy the dip at the lowest point
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I didn't get liquidated in this drop, but the problem is I have no money to top up, it's crazy
The cryptocurrency market has recently plunged into another wave of volatility. The start of the year has been particularly fierce—Bitcoin has plummeted from its all-time high of $126,000, dropping over 30%, with the critical $85,000 level repeatedly tested; mainstream coins are also not doing well, all falling sharply. Within a single day, over $228 million was liquidated across the entire network, with more than 160,000 investors being wiped out.
There is actually a clear logic behind this round of sharp decline. Regulatory actions have been frequent—EU's MiCA regulations have officially taken effect, and the US is also embroiled in legislative disputes regarding crypto, with policy uncertainties being the most frightening. Plus, institutional funds are starting to take profits, and retail investors, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, are panic-selling. Under this double pressure, volatility is amplified infinitely.
But to be fair, anyone involved in the crypto market knows that turbulence can both force people out and create opportunities. The key is whether you can survive until that moment. Traders who truly make it through have a set of skills: strictly controlling positions without greed, constantly monitoring key support and resistance levels, and maintaining composure during sharp rises and falls. Only then can you stand firm before the market finds its next direction.