If I were a Bitcoin trader in the current environment (April 7, 2026), I wouldn't simply go long or short. Instead, I would adopt the following strategy:

1. Primarily observe: Recently, the market lacks clear directional drivers (such as major regulatory implementations, large-scale ETF inflows, or macro interest rate shocks). During sideways trading, opening positions easily triggers dual-sided stop-losses.
2. Small position testing + strict stop-loss:
· If I had to choose a direction, I might lean toward a light short position, but the reason is only: historical data shows that Bitcoin's April returns are relatively weak, and market sentiment hasn't reached extreme fear or greed levels, lacking the momentum to break previous highs.
· Must set a stop-loss: After opening a short, if the price breaks above the previous high by 3% (specific value depends on leverage), close the position immediately—never hold through a loss.
3. No predictions, only responses: Place breakout orders—if the price volume breaks above the upper boundary of the consolidation range (e.g., surpassing a key resistance level), then add a small long; if it breaks support, then add a small short. Reacting to market moves is more important than guessing direction.

Again, this is not investment advice. Even professional traders mostly choose to rest or test with very small positions during sideways markets. If you must follow trades, use funds you can afford to lose and be prepared to lose everything. #Gate广场四月发帖挑战