12.19 Crypto Morning Review: Is the fluctuation grinding? Don't miss this rhythm of 'up three back two'! The key support level determines life and death; this is how to play long positions steadily.
Who understands, family! When the market fluctuates, the entire internet is filled with 'guessing the top and bottom' experts, yet no one tells you how to endure a grinding market? Take my advice: candlestick patterns are never a rocket launch-style rise; fluctuations are there to filter out the impatient, and pullbacks provide opportunities for smart money to enter! True profit does not come from chasing the market but from maintaining discipline, enduring solitude, allowing time to smooth out fluctuations, and letting compound interest pay off. Slow down and be steady; that's the core secret to not being cut in the crypto market! After the macro data was released yesterday, many were hoping for a one-sided market, but the mainstream coins still followed the old path of fluctuations. That slight uptick in the latter half shouldn't mislead you with emotions; in my view, it's just a normal release after technical consolidation, not a signal of trend reversal. Keep in mind that the previous rounds of fluctuations have already digested most of the market's panic selling. Now, the chip structure is becoming more stable, just waiting for a clear breakthrough signal. At this time, random operations can lead to greater losses than missing out!
Don't wait until it skyrockets to slap your thigh! The signals for SOL this time, experienced players are quietly positioning themselves.
Let me ask a heart-wrenching question: before every market surge, do you find yourself constantly jumping between 'just wait a bit longer' and 'afraid of missing out,' only to watch others profit while you do nothing? Today, let's not beat around the bush; I'll take 5 minutes to explain the key opportunity for SOL. If you miss this one, you might genuinely have to wait half a year for the next. As a seasoned trader with 6 years of experience, my sensitivity to 'support levels' is comparable to radar. Recently, SOL's performance has been particularly interesting; it has firmly stood on the core support zone that we've been monitoring for almost a month. This position is not drawn arbitrarily but is calculated based on the low points of the last three major corrections and the areas of high trading volume, forming a 'safety cushion.' My long-time followers know that as long as the asset remains stable at the critical support level, and bullish signals like 'bullish engulfing' or 'MACD golden cross' appear on the 4-hour and 1-hour charts, the probability of subsequent upward movement can exceed 70%.
Stop being a "exit buyer"! A senior analyst exposes the vulnerabilities of LUNC: this coin is only suitable for "quick flashes," not for faith.
"Just hold on for another week and it will rise" "Once the burning mechanism kicks in, reaching previous highs is not a dream" If the crypto community on your phone is still spreading this kind of talk, I advise you to immediately mark the speaker as a "potential harvesting target." After eight years in the industry, I've seen too many newcomers fall for "sentimental coins," and today's protagonist, LUNC, is a typical example of taking "sentimental harvesting" to the extreme. Let me first express my core viewpoint without beating around the bush: LUNC has never been a "recovery coin"; it is more like a "relay baton" prepared by old players for newcomers. If you enter the market with the mindset of "holding long-term and waiting for a turnaround," you are likely not investing but serving as a free liquidity power bank for the market.
Is your account shrinking to the point of insomnia? I advise you not to stubbornly resist the 'knockoff circle.'
At three in the morning, I pulled out my phone to check the market, and the numbers dropped by two digits again. Is this the daily routine for many of my friends lately? A few days ago, a fan sent me a private message saying their holdings felt like being pressed by an 'automatic deduction button.' Every day they have to take a deep breath before opening the APP. I could feel that sense of suffocation even through the screen. Today, let's not talk about the vague; let's dig into the 'shrinkage curse' that has caused countless people to stumble, and I'll share some 'awakening agents' that might save lives. Let me start with a heart-wrenching conclusion: those still stubbornly holding onto non-mainstream assets this year are likely experiencing a 'split-style shrinkage.' It's not that I'm a pessimist, but the underlying logic of these assets hasn't changed; they lack actual value support and rely entirely on emotional trading to generate hype. I have an old buddy who doubled his investment last year with a certain 'star project,' and this year he thought he could replicate the miracle. As a result, he went from 'split 2' to 'split 4,' and his principal was cut in half. He苦笑 when we had dinner last week: 'Looking at the K-line used to be like reading an ECG, now looking at the K-line feels like checking my blood pressure, it just keeps rising as it falls.'
Is the Federal Reserve 'sending hints'? Crypto folks, don't panic; this wave of risk signals needs to be closely monitored
Family! The Federal Reserve is once again 'hinting' at something, and this wave of signals directly relates to whether the digital assets in your hands can safely make it through the New Year! On December 17th, Federal Reserve Governor Waller said, 'The job market is weak; only a rate cut can save us,' which translates to not 'inflation has been defeated,' but rather 'the job market can't hold on much longer; if it keeps going, something big will happen!' As someone who has been watching Federal Reserve policies for eight years, I need to share some insights with you. Don't just focus on that string of inflation data; the Federal Reserve's 'heart' has long been leaning towards employment. Currently, inflation hasn't dropped to the 2% target line, but Waller is bold enough to speak out. The core logic boils down to three points, which are key insights for us to judge market direction:
From Stanford Genius to Federal Inmate: The Man Who Crashed 40 Billion, Finally Receives a 15-Year 'Gift Package'
'19.5% annualized returns, principal guaranteed' — who in the crypto world in 2022 hasn't been tempted by this phrase? But who would have thought that the person shouting this, the 'Korean Musk', is now sitting in federal prison, reflecting on his magical life journey from genius to inmate behind iron bars. Today, let's delve into the story of Do Kwon, which is more thrilling than a suspense film and more useful than a textbook. Do Kwon, born in Seoul in 1991, was early on the template of the 'child from someone else's family'. Before the halo of a top student from Daewon Foreign Language High School faded, he ventured into the United States with ambition. Once he obtained his diploma from Stanford, he knocked on the doors of Microsoft. With a stable job at a major Silicon Valley company, life should have been smooth sailing, but this guy insisted on 'creating waves', returning to Korea to start a P2P network company called Anyfi. Although it didn't create big waves, he accumulated enough 'practical experience' for entrepreneurship.
4 times in 3 days! My 3 iron rules for making money in a crazy market
Don't swipe away! I just finished monitoring the market at dawn, and the account numbers are still hot. The 40 whole units of principal I just added 3 days ago have now jumped to 160. It's not a system bug; it's me stepping on the gas of the market, locking in profits in the account. As a veteran who has been rolling in the crypto circle for 5 years, I've seen the waterfall at three in the morning and enjoyed the full banquet of big bullish candles. I never believed in the phrase "luck is overflowing." But this small market has indeed allowed me to experience the magical feeling of "the market chasing after money," provided that you understand when to reach out and, even more importantly, when to pull back.
Is DOGE going to 'jump off the cliff' tonight? The answer is hidden in my market observation notes.
In the crypto world, I'm A K, who has been watching the market for 800 days without closing my eyes! Did you just finish checking the market, watching DOGE's erratic behavior, and nearly crush your cup in frustration? Don't rush to curse, and don't listen to rumors. Today, let's reveal its 'trump card' and figure out whether this wave is just a shakeout or if it's really going to drop. First, draw the line of life and death: these two positions will determine tonight's win or loss. Trading is like warfare; you need to know where the high ground is and where the trenches are. DOGE's current situation is awkward, caught between 'a wolf in front and a tiger behind.' Let's lay out the key points and discuss each one clearly.
Repeatedly 'harvested' by both bulls and bears? Senior analysts help you see the key points of tonight's market
Did last night's market make your blood pressure spike? Just as both sides were setting up, the market pressed them down to 'educate' them in turn. This kind of 'double face-slapping' act was just performed the day before yesterday, and it’s surprisingly being replicated today. Honestly, the current market is like a very emotionally unstable child, crying one second and laughing the next. If you don't have some psychological quality, it's really hard to bear. Let’s first clarify the current core market logic. From the heatmap of capital clearing, among mainstream assets, the short position concentration of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana is quite high, indicating a strong short-selling sentiment in the short term. Interestingly, however, the spot capital situation gives a different signal: Bitcoin still has strong capital attraction, with a net inflow of $346 million, and the signs of institutions buying the dip are quite obvious; Solana is even more exaggerated, with a net inflow for several consecutive days, and today it saw another $11 million inflow. This kind of sustainability cannot be supported by small retail investors, which shows how stable the institutions' expectations are for it; only Ethereum seems a bit weak, with a net outflow of $2.8 million. However, a closer look at the trading data reveals that this is not a panic sell-off, but rather short-term funds are waiting and showing a tendency of 'cautious exit' rather than 'bearish escape'.
Emergency! Is Pancake's new launch encountering a cold reception? Behind the thrill of borrowing CAKE, is it a golden pit or a pig slaughtering plate?
There are only 2.5 hours left until the Pancake new event deadline. I'm holding the CAKE I just borrowed easily from Venus, and my hands are actually a bit shaky. You have to know that in previous rounds, this thing was harder to grab than a train ticket during the Spring Festival, but today it’s like bottled water on sale at the supermarket, available whenever you want. What's even more magical is that the big influencers who usually shout 'Go!' more accurately than an alarm clock have all gone silent this time. Is this operation an opportunity to snag a deal, or is it a trap waiting to cut us? Let me provide some background for the new fans: The new launch on Pancake has always been the 'traffic code' of the crypto circle. In previous rounds, as soon as it went live, the CAKE used as participation credentials was borrowed out in less than 10 minutes, and late investors could only slap their thighs in frustration. But this time is different; the platform has switched to the relatively unknown MAND chain, and the overall discussion about the X platform is so low that it feels like we’re talking about an obscure sports team. Even my friends who rely on 'news arbitrage' are lurking in the group.
Lithography Machine Tycoon Makes Strong Statement: Blocking China? Purely Cutting Off Their Own Future!
Does anyone understand?! The new spokesperson for the Dutch lithography machine circle just took office and it exploded. ASML's new CEO, Peter Wennink, said to a group of Western reporters, 'Stop being foolish and trying to block China. Instead, let them continue using our old equipment.' When this statement hit the air, even the American reporters' recording devices paused for three seconds, and the silence was so profound you could hear the sound of coffee cups being set down. As someone who has been immersed in the cryptocurrency and tech circles for ten years, I can confidently say this isn't weakness; it's the 'survival instinct' of Western technological hegemony finally becoming too obvious to hide! First, let me give some background to friends who are new to the field: Lithography machines are often referred to as the 'printing presses' of the semiconductor industry, and that's an understatement. Without them, mobile chips, server chips, and even the mining chips we use for cryptocurrency would be mere decorations. The EUV equipment in ASML's hands is currently the 'unique weapon' capable of producing the most advanced chips. In the past few years, the West has held onto this treasure as a bargaining chip, restricting exports and drawing technological red lines, thinking they could control the situation, but reality has dealt them a harsh lesson.
Heartfelt Question: Have you calculated your 'dead line' before opening a position? If not, liquidation is just a countdown!
Brothers, don't rush to look at the K-line or chase after good news. Let me pose a soul-searching question: before you hit the open position button, have you really calculated what percentage of the total capital you could lose on this trade? Don't tell me 'let's see how it goes' or 'take it step by step', and don't talk about 'going by feel'. I've been in the crypto market for so many years, I've seen too many big shots fall from grace and countless newcomers lose everything. The conclusion is simple: any operation that doesn't calculate the loss limit before opening a position is essentially no different from betting on a casino; liquidation is just a matter of time!
After 4 waves of ETH's sharp decline, is the opportunity to buy the dip really here? My blood and tears experience tells you the answer.
Family, who understands this! The ETH daily line has once again produced a large bearish candle with increased volume. Several green bars have smashed down, and the screen is about to be broken. The backend is full of messages asking 'Should we cut losses?' and 'Can we buy the dip?' Today, let's not beat around the bush. With 10 years of experience in crypto trading, I will clarify this chaotic market! First, look at the most intuitive naked K and volume. This wave of decline is simply a 'textbook-level increase in volume decline.' The daily line has continuously dropped, and the 4-hour level has directly smashed out 4 waves of decline. The key is that the trading volume of each wave is increasing. What does this indicate? It's not small retail investors panicking and cutting losses; there are large funds systematically exiting the market. In such a volume-price coordinated decline, do not hold onto the illusion of 'it has fallen to the bottom.'
Is ADA in a slump? Don’t panic, the bottoming signal is quietly sprouting.
Opening the market software and seeing the K-line for ADA, isn’t there a kind of soul-searching question, "Has this thing dropped enough?" It has been falling for almost a month, the price is like being pressed below the moving average and grinding, without even a chance to look up, now it is directly squatting on the floor of the recent volatility range. As someone who has been watching the crypto market for five years, I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart: this position looks scary, but in fact, the spark of change is already smoking. The most interesting part of this round of decline is the "slow slicing" rather than a "cliff-like collapse." There is no panic of waking up in the middle of the night to see a waterfall, the price drops a little every day, grinding down like an old lady going down the stairs, steadily moving down. In my opinion, this trend is just one signal: those who should have run away have long since left, and what remains are either the stubborn "iron-headed kids" or the smart money waiting to buy the dip. The selling pressure has weakened to the point of being like a hungry little kitten.
Beware! Is there a 'nuclear bomb' more powerful than the Federal Reserve's rate cuts about to explode? The cryptocurrency landscape of Japan's interest rate hike, I'm only speaking the truth.
Tomorrow Japan will discuss interest rates, should we escape? Today the backend was bombarded with questions. I estimate that many brothers, when they come across this message, either swipe away casually or follow the big shots in the group shouting 'negative news', but they don't even understand how serious this matter is. As a veteran of cryptocurrency who has long ignored miscellaneous news and only focuses on core variables, I must clarify the 'deep-water bomb' of Japan's interest rate hike today; its impact could be ten times greater than the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, especially for the digital assets we hold, it's practically a 'life and death' warning. First, let's break a misconception: don't think Japan's interest rate hike is just 'the little devil's family matter.' Why do I say it's more important than the Federal Reserve's rate cuts? Because the 'first time' of any financial news carries a nuclear explosion attribute. Just like the Fed's previous rate cuts, the first time the market skyrocketed, and the subsequent times became increasingly lackluster; this is the 'law of diminishing marginal returns.' And this time Japan's interest rate hike, whether it materializes tomorrow or is realized in the coming months, is the most aggressive action in nearly 30 years. It's important to note that Japan's interest rates have long been at 0 or even negative, borrowing 1 million yen for a year might not even incur interest; how much speculative capital has this 'free money' supported globally?
The collective retreat of miners: Is FIL a 'trap' or the 'bargain code' for retail investors?
'Old Yang, can we still invest in FIL now? I'm a bit worried since all the miners are leaving!' Last night, the messages in the background exploded like a cryptography seminar, with eight out of ten people asking about FIL, and the remaining two showing off their trapped positions. As an analyst who has been in the industry for five years, let's not beat around the bush today; you can touch FIL, but don't hold onto the fantasy of 'doubling your investment in three days.' If you treat it as a 'yield-bearing digital savings,' you've already won half the battle. First, let's talk about the recent uproar about the 'great miner retreat.' It's really not that mysterious; it's not that the project has failed, it's purely a matter of 'lease expiration and changing locations.' When the FIL mainnet went live in October 2020, the first batch of miners signed five-year cooperation agreements, which are just now starting to expire in the fourth quarter of this year. Machines being taken offline and hash rates declining are essentially the same as not wanting to renew your lease when it expires; packing your bags and moving is just a matter of principle and has no direct relation to the project's quality.
Reuters reports China EUV prototype? Encryption dog helps you uncover the underlying logic of the chip war.
Family, who understands this! Reuters' 'exclusive disclosure' is more exciting than the cryptocurrency charts I've been watching, saying that China has developed an EUV prototype in a highly guarded laboratory. That's the 'chip printing machine' monopolized by Dutch ASML for over a decade, and Washington has tried to stop it countless times without success. Don't rush to shout 'we've won big' or 'fake news'; as an analyst who has tackled the tough issues of cryptography and wrestles with cryptographic algorithms daily, let's get to the bottom of this matter technically today. First, let's debunk the rumor: EUV is not 'copying homework'; reverse engineering is harder than breaking SHA-1.
After a big loss, do you regret it? The truth behind Bitcoin's “first drop then surge,” don’t be the leeks left behind.
“Just after cutting losses, it skyrocketed. Am I being monitored by the market?” Yesterday, this message exploded in the backend. Upon opening the market chart, sure enough, as soon as the interest rate hike news from Japan came out, the price of the coin crashed to the floor, and a group of people cried as they cut their losses and left the market. As a result, they turned around and suddenly shot up, leaving those who cut their losses far behind at the foot of the mountain. How come this kind of “precise harvesting” always catches some people repeatedly? As a veteran who has been crawling through the crypto circle for eight years, today we won't play around; let's dig into the underlying logic of Bitcoin's “first drop then surge,” and also discuss the overlooked “money-making signals” behind this interest rate hike in Japan. The conclusion is: this drop is not the end, but rather a “ticket to board” selected by the main players for the smart ones. Whether you can catch it or not depends on whether you understand the tricks involved.
Did the Netherlands get bitten back before they could choke off China's lithography machines? The survival wisdom behind the Chinese companies' withdrawal of 6.4 billion.
Family, who understands! The Netherlands just snatched the 'shell' of Nexperia, only to be severely taught a lesson by Chinese companies with their 'vote with their feet' approach. This operation is more thrilling than the collapse of some air coin projects, and those who understand have already begun adjusting their asset allocation logic! As a crypto analyst who has been monitoring the global supply chain for five years, I have to say that this wave of 'trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice' in the Netherlands was already doomed to fail in that 'national security' takeover order from last September. At that time, the Dutch government confidently claimed they had grasped the lifeblood of the chip industry, only to turn around and find that Wingtech Technology had already moved 70% of its testing capacity to Dongguan and Suzhou, leaving in the Netherlands nothing but an empty headquarters with hardly any production lines, just like those air projects in our crypto circle that only have white papers.
Urgent! Airdrop turns into 'money deduction trap'? Two welfare events at 6 and 7 PM, this is how to claim without losing
Family, who understands this! Just received insider info that there will be two airdrop events at 6 PM and 7 PM today. Friends who are ready to go should be gearing up, but as soon as the new rules came out, many people just threw their mice aside. This isn't about claiming benefits; it's simply 'paying for air'? First, let's emphasize: it's not that you can't claim it, but you need to change your approach. Previously, we believed in 'speed is everything' for airdrop grabs; whoever's speed could rival the server would win. But now, the wind has completely changed, and the new rules just introduced by the platform are like 'speed assassins': if you rush in during the first minute after release, you lose 30 points; if you wait until the second minute, you lose 29 points; and so on, until the 20th minute when it stabilizes at a loss of 10 points. Essentially, for the first 20 minutes, each minute you wait reduces your 'entry fee' loss, and this move has firmly cemented the idea that 'haste makes waste' in the airdrop circle.