RIVER finally gave me the opportunity I was waiting for in this wave of the market. After a full day of observation yesterday, I finally understood the rhythm.



The sharp 17% surge in the morning was too aggressive; chasing in at that point was clearly not a smart move—there was nowhere to place the stop-loss, and the risk-reward ratio was completely mismatched. So I decided to wait further.

Here's the current situation: the price is around 19.00 USDT, and the 1-hour RSI has already fallen back from the overbought zone to 67. Although the 4-hour trend remains strong, there are signs of a slight pullback. This is actually a healthy sign, as it indicates the digestion of floating positions.

**My plan is as follows:**

Wait for the price to retrace to the 18.50-18.80 range, confirm that it has stabilized at the previous breakout level or short-term moving averages, then gradually build a position. Set the stop-loss below 18.20, so that each loss is controlled within 0.3-0.6 USDT.

Profit targets are two-tiered: the first at 19.80, and the second aiming for 20.50. If both are hit, the profit could be over 1.0-1.7 USDT. Calculated this way, the risk-reward ratio easily exceeds 2:1, aligning with my current strict drawdown control trading discipline.

Honestly, swing trading tests patience the most. Many losses stem from impatience—people are always eager to jump in quickly. My experience is that real opportunities often come to those willing to wait. Waiting for the market to give the most favorable odds—that's proper trading.
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SellLowExpertvip
· 23h ago
Your thinking is clear, but it's a bit too idealistic... When it reaches the 18.50 level, are you sure you can resist chasing the high?
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RetailTherapistvip
· 01-12 16:54
I respect this rhythm, just tough to wait for the pullback these few days.
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SchrodingerWalletvip
· 01-12 16:53
Alright, I got the rhythm this time, just need to hold back from chasing the high again.
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LightningSentryvip
· 01-12 16:52
Your pace is really steady, much smarter than me jumping in yesterday. Now I'm stuck at 19.5.
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BlockchainDecodervip
· 01-12 16:51
According to research, there is an interesting paradox in the risk-reward ratio of 2:1—it's worth noting that data shows that most retail investors tend to experience FOMO psychologically during the second and third batches when executing such staggered position-building strategies, thereby breaking their original discipline. From a technical perspective, the confirmation period for the support level of 18.50-18.80 may require a larger sample size.
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GateUser-a5fa8bd0vip
· 01-12 16:46
I can't learn this patience, I was already chasing after it, and now I might already be trapped in it haha
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WhaleInTrainingvip
· 01-12 16:27
This wave is indeed not urgent; I'm also waiting for that pullback level. Yeah, there's nothing wrong with that. Chasing after those rapid surges right away can easily blow your mindset. Damn, a risk-reward ratio of 2:1 or more—that's what trading is, not gambling. Wait, wait, wait—did we really get to that point in the end? Honestly, only the tough ones can resist chasing.
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