2026-01-20 22:21:36

Personal opinion, for reference only.

Based on the recent rhythm of Bitcoin, we should be able to see some clues this week. Moreover, the volatility is expected to be significant; historically, a 10-20% fluctuation is quite normal.

I'll review this using an 8-week cycle. In everyday terms, that's about two months. Looking back at the current position, we happen to be right at the threshold of the 8th week—that is, this week.

Whether you're fully long or short right now, the most urgent thing is to reduce your risk exposure. Any new positions must have stop-losses; otherwise, during a market wave, both profits and principal could be wiped out. Making some money isn't easy, so be sure to protect your wallet.

The current market does seem a bit confusing—up or down, short-term is really hard to say. But based on past experience, my current approach is this: first, use small positions to find key levels, and set a base position to test the waters. Once the direction becomes clearer, add to your positions gradually.

Same as always—personal opinion, not investment advice. $BTC $ETH

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 6h ago

Stop-loss is really something you can't skimp on. I've seen too many people get wiped out. --- Trying out small positions is indeed stable; just worried about being reckless and going all-in. --- Why does this week feel more anxious than previous years? Hope the market clarifies earlier. --- A 10-20% fluctuation range is acceptable to me; just afraid of black swan events. --- The idea of holding a core position is good; anyway, it's hard to see the direction clearly right now. --- Wallet protection is the most important; losing money is much faster than making it. --- The 8-week cycle theory depends on how things develop later; it's uncertain. --- Old-timers with full positions probably haven't been sleeping well these days. --- Finding the right key levels can help avoid some pitfalls; if you get it wrong, there's nothing you can do. --- Then just keep observing; anyway, being anxious won't change the market situation.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 6h ago

This week, key positions are probably going to kneel; small positions exploring the market is the way to go. Stop-loss is easy to say but hard to do; as soon as you recover some funds, you want to hold on stubbornly. The market is confusing; it feels like gambling. Testing the bottom position is okay, but I'm worried that after testing, I might have to cut losses. The two-month cycle is stuck here; it’s indeed a bit interesting.

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SmartContractRebel

· 7h ago

We'll see this week, my palms are sweaty Stop-loss is real, not setting a stop-loss is a gambler's mentality This trick of Xiaocang exploring the way is old but still effective

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GateUser-addcaaf7

· 7h ago

Stop-loss has really saved me several times. Not setting a stop-loss is like gambling. Trying this with small positions is still safe; wait for clarity before adding more. This week is indeed critical; no room for panic.

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