2026-01-10 09:31:30

Currently, Bitcoin is in a volatile pattern with an unclear trend. Instead of guessing the direction blindly, it's better to go with the flow. The trading approach during sideways markets is quite straightforward—short at high levels, go long at low levels, it's that simple.

But the problem is that many people lack patience and always want to buy the dip on the left side or sell at the top. Instead of taking this risk, it's better to wait for genuine signals. What are signals? They are clear candlestick signals—when a large bullish candle appears, confidently go long; when a large bearish candle appears, decisively go short. Following this logic, your success rate can surpass 90% of retail traders in the market.

The logic for ETH is actually the same, just with more volatility, so there's no need to overthink it. It's still about observing candlesticks and following the rhythm of high sell and low buy. With proper execution, the returns won't be bad. The key is mindset and discipline—don't be scared by short-term fluctuations.

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WalletDoomsDay

· 01-13 08:58

You're right. I'm just afraid that people's mentality will collapse. When there's a signal, act; when there's no signal, just watch. That's the true skill of living.

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BearMarketBuyer

· 01-13 00:43

That's correct, just need to hold back and wait for the signal before taking action. Listening to the low and high points in the sky seems simple, but when it comes to actually doing it, many people just can't control their hands. Wait until the candlestick pattern is clear before acting; there's nothing shameful about that, after all, there are plenty of opportunities. Mindset is easy to talk about but hard to do; most people start to panic when their fluctuations become large. ETH's volatility was indeed fierce, but once the logic is understood, it's not that complicated. Discipline is the key to making money, not just following the right market.

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 01-12 19:51

It's easy to say, but how many can really hold on? I've seen too many people shouting "buy the dip at high altitude," only to get wiped out with one plunge, haha. Just looking at K-line signals isn't enough; the market liquidity is the real boss. It's also about mindset and discipline—I've been talking about these two words for years... Range-bound markets are the most torturous, even more uncomfortable than a continuous decline. Your logic isn't wrong, but the problem is that when it comes to execution, the mind starts to play tricks. Not many people make money through discipline; most rely on luck. Where does the 90% retail investor figure come from...? I feel the ratio might be even worse. So the key is whether you have spare cash to play with. Without it, even the most perfect strategy is useless. When Bitcoin drops, no one wants to wait for signals; everyone wants to buy the dip. A large ETH volatility means higher risk—this point wasn't mentioned.

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ForumLurker

· 01-11 12:45

To put it simply, it's a different story when it comes to actually doing it. I’ve tried this method, and the biggest enemy is really your mindset.

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Web3Educator

· 01-10 10:01

honestly the patience part hits different - most people get wrecked trying to catch falling knives lol. big candles don't lie though, that's facts.

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FreeRider

· 01-10 09:58

That's right, you just need to wait for the signal and not mess around blindly.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-10 09:54

That's right, it's that simple and straightforward, but most people can't do it. Don't talk about bottom-fishing on the left side; that's just self-comfort. Waiting for the signal to appear before taking action is the real strategy. Execution is the only moat. People with a good mindset have already won by lying down.

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NFTHoarder

· 01-10 09:53

Basically, it's about waiting for signals and not acting blindly. I have deep experience with this. --- I've heard "high-altitude low-buy" many times, but how many actually stick to discipline? Anyway, I lost again. --- Big bullish and bearish candles—everyone will talk about them in hindsight. --- I'm tired of hearing about mentality and discipline; the key is still to hold on to the position to the end. --- 90% of the advice sounds a bit intimidating, but honestly, you shouldn't be doing the left-side trading. --- ETH's volatility is indeed intense; last time, it directly knocked me down. --- Following the trend is easy to say, but the market will slap you with a big hand in return. --- Waiting for K-line signals is a somewhat reliable approach; it all depends on who can wait it out.

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0xLostKey

· 01-10 09:53

It's easy to say but hard to do. How many people can truly stick to discipline?

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just_here_for_vibes

· 01-10 09:33

That's right, but I think the biggest issue is still execution... most people give up manually before even receiving the signal.

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