2026-01-12 19:23:21

The recent trend has really made people feel depressed. The moves in XMR and RIVER show very obvious signs of market manipulation. Watching the candlestick charts, you can feel what "the market maker's breath" is like—every time it nearly breaks out, it gets pushed back down, and after several repetitions, it gives up.

Looking back now, I really regret not positioning earlier. But that's the most frustrating part of trading—always being a Monday morning quarterback. No one can hit the mark every time, so instead of obsessing over "if only I knew earlier," it's better to think about the next step.

The performance of these two tokens actually reflects some issues in the entire market. Market manipulation does exist, but opportunities also do exist—it's all about how you participate.

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SatoshiHeir

· 01-14 13:25

It is worth pointing out that your "Market Maker Breathing Theory" exposes the fundamental fallacy of technical analysis. On-chain data is the truth; candlestick charts are merely retail investors' visual illusions. --- Hindsight is always 20/20, but fundamentally it reflects a lack of risk models. Knowing in advance? Knowing what? Knowing in advance to violate Satoshi Nakamoto's decentralized spirit and bet against the market maker? --- Market manipulation exists, no doubt, but you need to ask yourself—are you really controlling the market, or do you simply not understand the microstructure of the market? I suggest studying order book dynamics first. --- Laugh out loud, another trader driven by emotions. The fundamentals of the RIVER token itself determine its direction, not some invisible hand. --- Sounds convincing, but in reality, you're just making excuses for losses. The phrase "everyone is equal before the market" might be too harsh for you.

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SudoRm-RfWallet/

· 01-12 19:53

The term "market maker breathing" is really spot on; every time, we're completely tricked and caught off guard.

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BearMarketSunriser

· 01-12 19:53

The "market maker breathing" analogy is brilliant; it's so realistic how it always hits the same timing. --- What's the use of regret? Just be quicker next time when bottom-fishing. --- This wave of XMR is indeed strange, it feels like it's repeatedly tormenting retail investors. --- The saying "post hoc, ergo propter hoc" hits the point, but who can always time it perfectly? --- Opportunities do exist; it all depends on whether you're brave enough to buy during panic. --- Keep pressing repeatedly, this rhythm is really annoying. --- Instead of regretting, think about the next step. I approve of this mindset. --- Controlling the market can't be prevented; you can only learn to follow the market maker. --- RIVER and XMR are both kite-flying; I've already accepted my fate.

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-12 19:46

The market maker’s breathing technique is really impressive. Being pressed multiple times and still not running away, I truly respect that.

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PumpingCroissant

· 01-12 19:37

The house's "breathing" comment is spot on, it feels like being hammered down precisely every time. If I had known earlier, but now it's useless to regret. I still need to think about how to bottom fish. This wave of XMR is really disgusting, just waiting to see the next opportunity. Rather than fussing blindly, it's better to add positions since we're all already losing. The opportunity is indeed there, it all depends on who reacts faster.

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