2026-01-15 13:30:24

On the evening of January 15th, Bitcoin entered a typical bearish consolidation pattern. The price repeatedly tested the key range of 95,800-97,000, with the short-term direction still unclear but a stronger bias towards short positions.

At this stage, it is recommended to adopt a high sell and low buy approach, mainly focusing on a bearish strategy. The ideal short entry points are between 96,700-96,900. If the price pulls back, the low buy opportunities for long positions appear in the 95,800-95,950 range.

Pay close attention to two breakout signals: if Bitcoin breaks above 97,000, consider a light long position to test the resistance above; conversely, if it falls below 95,800, a light short position to probe the bottom also makes sense. The key to this market is patience—wait for a clear trend before rushing into heavy positions.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 3h ago

It's the same frustrating situation again, repeatedly pulling back. Can't break above 97,000, and 95,800 can't be broken either. Really annoying. --- Selling high and buying low sounds simple, but in practice, who isn't stuck in the middle crying? --- Light positions, light positions. It's easy to say, but I feel like this wave is just here to harvest. --- Wait, will this really clarify the direction or just continue consolidating until the end of time? --- Shorting between 96,700-96,900? Feels like it could easily break through. --- No rush to heavy positions... I've already gone all in, what should I do? --- This kind of volatile market is the most disgusting. Longs fear breaking down, shorts fear rebounds, so I might as well do nothing. --- That barrier at 95,800 feels pretty tough. Let's try to test it. --- If 97,000 breaks, it's really over. I've bet quite a bit. --- Basically, it's a bet on the direction. Technical analysis is always a hindsight game.

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SybilAttackVictim

· 4h ago

It's the same repetitive rhythm of being stuck in the middle, driving me crazy. If we only know the direction after breaking the level, what's the point of analysis? --- Listening to "buy high, sell low" sounds simple, but who hasn't been slapped in the face when actually trading? --- Short at 96700-96900? I bet 100 Dogecoins it will move in the opposite direction. --- Light position, light position, trading light every day. If the position is lighter, what money is there to make? --- Is this 95800 bottom real? Feels like it could break again at any time. --- I'm tired of hearing "wait for a clear direction," honestly it's just uncertainty. --- This rhythm is ridiculous, with fluctuations of a few hundred points up and down, I just feel lost watching it. --- Where's the courage to chase longs? Why are you starting to chicken out again?

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ApeWithNoFear

· 4h ago

96700 is the stop point, then it will be empty. Wait until it breaks 97000 to chase more. Just don't be greedy. The key is to wait for the signal. Right now, this market is very scattered.

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LiquidityHunter

· 4h ago

Still oscillating, so annoying. When will it break through? 96700 is a good level, I’ll just hold it and play around. Waiting for the wind, no rush to add heavily. Has 95800 broken? Seems like not yet. This requires patience; don’t get caught in a trap. The resistance above is still quite strong, I’m hesitant to chase. Feels like there’s still hope later, keep waiting. Is 97000 really that tough? Tested it many times. A buying opportunity will come, I’ll jump in then. No rush. Bored of the sideways consolidation, when will there be a trending move? Levels are all set, now just wait for the break.

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GasFeeLover

· 4h ago

96700 buy one hand, break 95800 and continue to chase, this wave depends on patience, old buddy

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AirdropCollector

· 4h ago

Starting to fall into the old pattern of buying high and selling low again, really on the verge of collapse Waiting for a clear direction, holding a heavy position now is just giving away money That 95.8 level must hold, or else it's time to short Why is it always the same routine... forget it, better to stay on the sidelines for now Can't really break below 97,000? Feels like it's not that easy

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 4h ago

Still messing around in this dead zone, so annoying. Playing tricks again, let's wait for a breakout. How many times have I heard "sell high, buy low"... Can I make money this time? 97000 can't be broken, 95800 also can't fall below, just stuck like this. Chasing with a small position? I've almost lost all my pants chasing. This wave doesn't seem to have much opportunity, continue to observe. There's no rush to enter, anyway there's no certainty up or down right now. Always getting trapped in this range, so annoying. Waiting for a clear direction? That'll be the day. Instead of trying to buy high and sell low, might as well just hold.

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