2026-01-18 13:30:11

Weekend market fluctuations have been choppy, but overall volatility remains limited. From a technical perspective, the major mainstream cryptocurrencies are oscillating within key ranges.

**BTC** has been consolidating within the 98,000-94,000 range. Yesterday, it rebounded from around 95,000 to 95,600 but faced resistance and pulled back, then fell back to around 94,800 for support. Currently, the price is still oscillating within the 94,000-96,000 small range, with no clear breakout signs in the short term, continuing its consolidation trend.

**ETH** is performing relatively weaker. The recent dip touched 3,250, and after a rebound, it faced resistance near 3,330. It is now oscillating around 3,295. Moving forward, focus should be on the 3,250-3,200 range. If BTC does not stabilize, there is a risk that Ethereum could further break below 3,200. For low-range long positions, consider entering in batches within the 3,250-3,200 zone.

**SOL** recently also encountered resistance during its rebound. After bouncing from a low of 140 to 145.5, it has fallen back again, now trading around 142. Short-term resistance is concentrated between 145-150. Only if BTC breaks above 98,000 could SOL potentially break through 150. Key support levels are at 135 and 130.

BTC0.11%

ETH0.95%

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FloorSweeper

· 6h ago

Grinding, grinding, always grinding... When will Bitcoin's current state finally decide to go up or down? It's the same old story, feels like the weekend market is completely boring. ETH is so weak, it feels like it's about to break 3200... Is this a good opportunity to buy the dip? SOL at 142 feels a bit awkward, neither up nor down. Bitcoin is not moving, so all other coins have to follow suit, hilarious. Wait, is it time to jump in now... or is it better to keep observing for safety? How much longer does the consolidation range need to be ground out? I'm really going crazy.

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RektButAlive

· 6h ago

It's another weekend of grinding, nothing moves and it's annoying. Bitcoin keeps bouncing back and forth here, so boring. ETH is even more disappointing, breaking 3200 is a must. SOL is struggling along with Bitcoin, can't get past the 145 hurdle. This market trend is just testing people's patience.

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PerpetualLonger

· 6h ago

It's another grind, really tests patience. But I have to say, this kind of consolidation is actually the last chance to get on board. The retail traders who are out of the market have been scared away, leaving room for us smart investors—no, I mean the smart money—to step in. I've already been adding to my position around 3250 in batches, with my confidence at maximum. Anyway, if it drops below 3200, I'll keep buying more. Fully loaded and ready. --- Bitcoin needs to break out of this 94-96 range quickly, or my mindset will really collapse. But I haven't, I'm staying calm. This is just pre-market accumulation before a bull run, all just tricks. --- Solana is stuck at 142 and feeling really frustrated, but I haven't moved. I'm just waiting for Bitcoin to give the signal to break 98. Once that happens, we all fly together. Everyone, hold steady—this is definitely the last chance. --- Grinding is a good thing, it gives me time to buy the dip again. It's not like I don't have the funds. --- If you still haven't dared to go all-in recently, you're truly missing out for life. I'm serious. When the market turns, you'll regret it. --- I've held the 3250 line firm, as steady as a mountain. Waiting for a rebound. If it doesn't rebound, I'll keep adding more. After all, we need to get back to break-even, right?

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SurvivorshipBias

· 6h ago

Just accept the grind, anyway there's no market movement this weekend, just relax and watch. If 94,000 can't be broken, keep fighting, feels like this wave is just trapping the big players. ETH is really dragging down the market, every time it gets led around by BTC, so annoying. Still want to break 150 on SOL? Wait until BTC stabilizes at 98,000 before talking, right now it's all just talk. This kind of market is the worst, no drop, no rise, the coins in hand are just like dead. BTC keeps repeatedly harvesting retail investors within this range, I bet five bucks there will be another wave. 3250 is the bottom line, if broken, admit defeat, SOL might as well just die.

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