2026-01-18 17:29:44

Last week's market conditions indeed provided many opportunities. Bitcoin surged from its lows, reaching a high of around 13104, while Ethereum also followed suit, hitting 537. In just a few days, Bitcoin skyrocketed nearly 7000 points, and the volatility truly tested traders' nerves.

The key to profiting from this wave of market movement is, frankly, not chasing highs or risking positions. The market often has false breakouts and trap setups, so sticking to the main trend can be more profitable than frequent trading. Our approach is to strictly control drawdowns and lock in profits, preferring to miss some opportunities rather than chasing and selling at a loss.

Looking at main cryptocurrencies like SOL, BTC, and ETH, their movements often reflect the overall market direction. The crucial factor remains risk-reward management—making a big profit should cover several small losses, ensuring long-term stability. Next week, we will continue to watch the Federal Reserve's actions and the market's specific performance.

BTC-2,77%

ETH-3,14%

SOL-6,52%

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HappyToBeDumped

· 6h ago

The market at 7000 points, as long as your mindset doesn't collapse, you've won. It's easy to say "don't chase highs," but hard to do. Anyway, I lost again. Understanding the risk-reward ratio is one thing, but executing it always seems to go against it, haha. Let's wait for the Federal Reserve; this week's market depends on the Fed's stance.

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FUD_Whisperer

· 6h ago

7000 points are indeed exciting, but those chasing the highs are probably all trapped now. Exactly, you just need to hold back and avoid reckless actions. Last week, just by controlling the drawdown, I avoided a lot of losses. The risk-reward ratio really is almost the only way to survive.

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 6h ago

It sounds good, but the key is to be able to resist acting... That day I almost chased in at 537, luckily I calmed down for two seconds.

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ConsensusDissenter

· 7h ago

A fluctuation of 7000 points, I just watch others make money while I’m still messing around haha --- Chasing after the high sounds simple, but when it hits the daily limit, I still get itchy. That’s human nature, I guess. --- Profit and loss ratio management is correct, but most people simply can’t do it. I’m no exception. --- The Federal Reserve’s one sentence can ruin everything; it’s better to gamble on SOL’s luck. --- Deadly holding onto the main trend? I’ve waited two weeks and still lost. Maybe this theory isn’t suitable for me. --- I’ve heard “lock in profits” too many times, but in the end, I still got caught. --- I saw BTC hit 13104, but I didn’t get in. Now I can only look at others’ profit screenshots. --- Fake breakouts have tricked me several times. Now everything looks like a trap to attract more traders.

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CryptoMom

· 7h ago

That's right, but I still got caught by the pump and dump once haha However, your profit and loss ratio logic is indeed reliable, and the key is really to have patience It seems that most people just get stuck on chasing highs and can't wait This week's Federal Reserve meeting is indeed crucial, and we'll have to watch the show then

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