2026-01-18 19:26:47

Over the years in the crypto world, I've seen many people go from dreamers to quitters. Instead of just talking nonsense, it's better to face reality: the market in 2026 will test not whether you can hit the next hundredfold coin, but whether you have the ability to grasp the rhythm and survive to see the next cycle.

Can long-term holding turn things around? Honestly, times have changed. I've seen friends turn 120,000 USDT into just 10,000 USDT through sheer perseverance. The bold claim during the bull market that "spot holdings will definitely rise" has become a joke in the bear market. The market once driven by stories and imagination is gone for good. The current gameplay is completely different—institutional funds have become the main players. Bitcoin ETFs are absorbing more daily than what miners produce, yet prices still fluctuate up and down. Why? Because Wall Street's goal isn't to save anyone; they are here to profit from volatility.

Just look at this data: in 2025, Bitcoin's volatility range is already smaller than that of some top tech stocks. Even the "King of Volatility" is calming down. Do you still expect to "multiply tenfold in three years"? Wake up.

So how to survive? My secret is simple: only eat the middle part of the fish, don’t bother with the head or tail.

Recently, I traded COAI swings with some friends—short at 14.9, close at 14.1, earning 9,800 USDT in a day. This isn’t some super prediction ability; it’s about catching the retracement points. When news pushes prices higher, there’s always someone dumping to take profits—that’s called rhythm.

How to allocate positions properly? Playing only spot now can be disadvantageous. Why not try bundling spot and derivatives together? According to reports from major institutions, in the 2026 era, tokenized government bonds and prediction markets will explode. These are precisely the tools to help you accurately catch the rhythm.

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StakeHouseDirector

· 01-18 19:56

120,000 U turned into 10,000 U, this guy must be under a lot of pressure, I feel bad for him... But speaking of which, those still shouting "HODL coins for three years to get rich" really need to wake up. Institutions are really here to eat your volatility, they are not polite at all. Back to the topic, this swing trading at 9,800 U sounds good, but the question is, can it be reliably reproduced? Or was it just good luck...

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PanicSeller

· 01-18 19:56

$120,000 U hard-earned turned into $10,000 U, how stubborn must this guy be --- Eat both fish head and tail, you'll eventually suffer losses, no joke --- Swing traders always last longer than dead longs, that's the reality --- Institutions profit from volatility, we profit from rhythm; only with the right role positioning can there be a chance --- Holding long-term? That's just a pipe dream told by those who haven't experienced a real bear market --- Short from 14.9 to 14.1, earning $9,800 U in one day, this is what people who understand rhythm should do --- Those still in pure spot trading are basically passively taking hits --- Don't wait until 2026, now is the time to learn how to survive the next cycle --- Wall Street comes to profit from volatility, we shouldn't just stand there foolishly; dancing to the rhythm is the right move --- That phrase "Spot will definitely rise" should really be carved on a tombstone

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 01-18 19:54

It's too realistic. I've heard too many stories of turning 120,000 into 10,000. Those who still stubbornly hold spot assets should really reflect. Swing trading is the way to go; forget about the get-rich-quick schemes overnight. The phrase "institutions profit from volatility" hits the mark. As retail investors, we must learn to leverage the market. Fish head and tail are indeed not tasty; the middle part is the real meat. COAI's recent operation was really satisfying, but it requires patience to catch the right timing. How to put it, now compared to just holding coins, what’s more tested is your market rhythm perception. Tokenized government bonds and prediction markets are really worth paying attention to; they might become the next hot trend. The era of long-term holding is truly over. Now, it’s all about execution and sensitivity to data. Once you see through the rhythm, just live to see the next cycle.

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-18 19:47

Fish head and fish tail have both been through pitfalls, now I just want to eat the middle part... Easy to say --- Turning 120,000U into 10,000U, I've heard this joke too many times, it's about time to learn to cut losses --- Even the king of volatility has mellowed, still dreaming of tenfold returns? Wake up --- Institutions are here to profit from volatility, and us? We can only sway with the rhythm --- That wave of COAI was indeed fierce, but you can't encounter such opportunities every day --- Spot trading is already dead, derivatives should take the lead, but that's assuming we survive until 2026 --- "Only eating the middle part of the fish" sounds sophisticated, but in practice, who can precisely position themselves?

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