The recent movement of Ethereum on December 5th is worth pondering.
Bears clearly added a lot of positions, yet the market just made a small V-shaped rebound and then stalled—that’s quite odd. Normally, if leverage players really wanted to play, they would push the price higher to lure in more longs before dumping. But what’s happening now? The price isn’t going up, and instead, it’s just grinding around this level trying to lure in longs, but the longs aren’t taking the bait.
My take is: don’t rush to chase. Wait for a lower entry. There’s a high probability they’ll push it down again to create a cheaper opportunity to lure in longs.
Of course, if this prediction turns out to be wrong and I get stopped out, then just stay on the sidelines and wait for a real high-level signal before taking action. Don’t fight the market.
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AirdropHunterKing
· 12-05 04:46
This wave is indeed a bit strange. The shorts added positions and then just got wiped out like that? Damn, it feels like a trap.
Wait, could they be planning to dump again? I almost chased the high again, but luckily I read this article.
The advice not to fight the market is so true. Let's just wait for a better entry point.
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ContractTearjerker
· 12-04 18:51
This move by the shorts is indeed pretty slick—they pumped it to V and then pulled back, feels like they're trying to play the long game to catch bigger fish. Just wait for a cheaper entry at lower levels, don't go head-to-head with the whales.
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ChainPoet
· 12-04 18:50
This round of market movement is indeed strange. Shorts increased their positions but instead got a small V-shaped rebound, which doesn’t look like genuine selling pressure. Let’s wait and see; it feels like there’s still room to dip further. Don’t get lured in.
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Deconstructionist
· 12-04 18:43
This airdrop operation is indeed a bit awkward; it feels like they couldn't get the rhythm right.
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FrontRunFighter
· 12-04 18:40
nah this reeks of classic mev manipulation tbh... shorts loading up then pulling a fake v? that's textbook sandwich attack energy. they're not even trying to hide the arbitrage game anymore lol
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ShibaMillionairen't
· 12-04 18:40
Is the short side really this unprofessional? Just pulling up minor resistance and that's it, feels like they're just letting it go. If they really want to crash it, they should lure more longs in and then harvest them. The way they're dragging things out now is definitely a bit suspicious. Let's wait and see, don't get trapped.
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Degen4Breakfast
· 12-04 18:30
The bears are just faking it, and the bulls are still asleep? This market does feel a bit strange.
Wait, you think it’s going to drop further? I get the sense they’re just testing the waters. Soon enough, there might be a sudden reversal, and then we retail traders will be left in the dust again.
Better to wait for a real bottom signal before making a move. But honestly, this kind of dragging, indecisive market is the most annoying.
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BearMarketSurvivor
· 12-04 18:28
This move is indeed strange; adding to short positions actually triggered a V-shaped rebound. The trick isn't deep enough. Wait for lower levels, don't get lured in.
The recent movement of Ethereum on December 5th is worth pondering.
Bears clearly added a lot of positions, yet the market just made a small V-shaped rebound and then stalled—that’s quite odd. Normally, if leverage players really wanted to play, they would push the price higher to lure in more longs before dumping. But what’s happening now? The price isn’t going up, and instead, it’s just grinding around this level trying to lure in longs, but the longs aren’t taking the bait.
My take is: don’t rush to chase. Wait for a lower entry. There’s a high probability they’ll push it down again to create a cheaper opportunity to lure in longs.
Of course, if this prediction turns out to be wrong and I get stopped out, then just stay on the sidelines and wait for a real high-level signal before taking action. Don’t fight the market.