On the 1st of last month, 190,000 traders were liquidated across the entire network, and Bitcoin plunged straight through $86,000. Some people correctly predicted the direction, but their accounts still went to zero; others used a small $500 position to take a chance, and have already doubled their money.

The market is just that realistic—it's only during times of panic that you can see who's swimming naked. Data doesn't lie, and there are a few key on-chain signals worth paying attention to right now.

**First, what opportunities are hidden in this BTC correction?**

There's an on-chain "capitulation indicator," which basically measures the level of despair in the market. This time, the data hit a record high. The last time something similar happened, BTC went up 50%. That’s not to say history will repeat itself, but at the very least, it indicates that most of the weak hands have already been shaken out.

Another signal is even more direct: the market cap of stablecoins has been rising lately. This means off-chain capital is starting to enter the market and buy the dip—not impulsive retail buys, but more strategic positioning. Plus, some US banks have started recommending clients allocate 4% to crypto assets, so institutional money is slowly flowing in.

Short-term panic has been flushed out, and in the medium to long term, a generally loose liquidity environment is still a positive for this market.

**If you want to take action, what's the most stable way to operate?**

I personally prefer a rolling position strategy, in three steps:

Step one: Take a test position. In the $88,000 to $90,000 range, start with a $500 test buy. Set your stop loss at $82,000, giving about 7% downside room, which is reasonable based on the principle of limiting losses to 0.8% of your capital. Don’t go all in at once—staying alive is the most important thing.

Step two: Add to your position after a breakout. If the price holds above $98,000 (your test position will already be up 11% at this point), use your profits to increase your position, but keep your principal in cold storage untouched. The benefit is that even if the market pulls back, your principal remains safe.

Step three: Take profits in batches. In the short term, take 50% of profits off the table if BTC hits $115,000. If it reaches $130,000 in the mid-term (over 30% returns), that’s the main rally. Once your profits exceed your principal, you can open a hedge to protect against deep corrections.

**But don’t forget about risk control**

If BTC breaks below the critical $80,000 support, don’t hesitate—cut your losses and exit. Wait for the market to stabilize after a second bottom before re-entering. Don’t fight the market.

Opportunities in crypto are always there, but the prerequisite is survival. Let the data guide you, keep your strategy flexible, and stay calm—do these three things, and you won’t be one of those 190,000 liquidated.