2026-01-09 19:25:56

To achieve stable profits in short-term trading, the key lies in understanding market rhythm. Many people lose money not because they choose the wrong coins, but because they act at the wrong times.

**Identifying reversal signals is the first line of defense**. The easiest trap to fall into during consolidation is—when prices move sideways at high levels—market makers often fake breakouts to trap traders. Conversely, during bottoming phases, traders are prone to premature bottom fishing. Staying on the sidelines before a confirmed reversal is the best protection for your capital. Data shows that the highest risk of liquidation occurs during sideways periods, and many traders get caught because they can't resist boredom during consolidation.

**Candlestick patterns reveal the truth**. Large bearish candles often hide rebound opportunities, while it is usually wiser to take profits when a bullish candle reaches a high. This is not some mysterious rule, but a reflection of market psychology—the more violent the decline, the more room there is for a subsequent rebound; slow declines tend to have weaker rebounds.

**Positioning method determines cost**. Pyramid-style incremental buying has advantages at the bottom area. Confirm a certain percentage drop before adding more positions, which can effectively reduce the average holding cost. Also, be more cautious during sideways movements of coins that have surged sharply; liquidating positions at this time is often safer than holding on. When a plummeting coin enters sideways consolidation, decisive cutting of positions is necessary to avoid being trapped.

Short-term gains come from strict execution, not luck. Mastering these key points can help traders avoid many detours.

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GateUser-74b10196

· 01-09 19:54

You're right, but I'm just worried about the execution ability not keeping up. --- I have a lot of feelings about the sideways trading period. Last time, I couldn't hold back and ended up crashing directly. --- I've always struggled with the pyramid scaling method, always thinking I should do it all at once. --- It looks simple, but when actually operating, the mentality just collapses. --- The logic of sharp decline and rebound makes sense, but the key is to hit that point precisely. --- I actually think that candlestick patterns vary from person to person; it's not so absolute. --- The most tormenting part is clearing the position; I can never be sure when to run. --- People with strong execution ability would have achieved financial freedom long ago, haha. --- It's easy to say "understand the market rhythm," but how much loss do you have to suffer to truly do it?

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RatioHunter

· 01-09 19:52

It's the same theory again, it's not wrong to say, but how many can actually do it? During sideways trading, isn't it still the same old story of going all-in?

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OnChainDetective

· 01-09 19:50

ngl the "pyramid accumulation" part is where most people fumble... transaction patterns from previous cycles show retail consistently buys wrong dip

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 01-09 19:49

It sounds good, but when it comes to consolidation, it's still easy to panic. That's how I lost money.

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ChainProspector

· 01-09 19:34

That's right, sideways trading is really a killer; I once got caught in that trap and lost money. --- Adding positions in a pyramid scheme sounds simple, but executing it is truly hell. --- I understand the fake breakout tactics used by the market makers too well—blood, sweat, and tears lessons. --- The large rebound space after a sharp decline is indeed real; reversing to a slow decline is just torture. --- Execution is much harder than choosing coins; just knowing isn't enough. --- I've learned the trick of clearing positions during high-level sideways trading; I will never be greedy again. --- The rebound opportunity after a big bearish candle—sometimes I get it right and make money; other times I get it wrong and return to square one. --- Identifying the breakout signals is still too difficult; I often act prematurely. --- Adding positions in batches at the bottom sounds elegant, but in reality, the psychological pressure is enormous.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-09 19:26

That's right, it's just a matter of timing. I've been caught too many times during sideways trading before. I see some people still insist on trying to bottom fish during consolidation, only to get liquidated directly, which is really pointless. Scaling into positions gradually is indeed effective. I previously learned pyramid-style position building, which significantly lowered the cost.

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