Bitcoin's recent trend is a psychological game—swinging back and forth, creating panic, and causing retail investors to chase highs and sell lows. It seems dramatic, but in reality, since December 19, the price has been mostly stagnant. Sometimes a rally excites people, and other times a decline leads to despair. This repeated torment is most likely to cut off traders lacking patience. Where is the price headed? In the short term, this frustrating rhythm may continue, and the true direction might have to wait a bit longer.
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pvt_key_collector
· 18h ago
You're absolutely right. This wave is definitely a scam, and I'm almost crushed by the pressure.
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MissedAirdropAgain
· 2025-12-29 17:48
Standing still these days really gets on my nerves...
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PaperHandSister
· 2025-12-29 17:38
This wave is really annoying, been shaken back and forth for almost a month.
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Staying put and still causing so many troublemakers, incredible.
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Just waiting for the overall direction to be confirmed. It's hard to choose whether to buy the dip or take the flying knife now.
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The term "psychological warfare" is used perfectly, it's completely testing our mental defenses.
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No, if this keeps dragging on, I'll end up getting sick from it.
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Let's see how long we can hold on. Anyway, there's nothing much to see in the short term.
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Retail investors are the hardest hit by this kind of repeated manipulation. Smart people have already given up.
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LiquidatedNotStirred
· 2025-12-29 17:34
Basically, it's just cutting leeks. I'm damn numb to it.
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Blockblind
· 2025-12-29 17:33
Hi, I really have to admit, this psychological warfare is impressive. Retail investors are destined to be the leeks.
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Standing still indeed, being repeatedly tortured like this has broken my mentality.
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What else can I do but wait? Anyway, a direction will come sooner or later.
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Those who chase highs and kill lows deserve it. If you don't have patience, what are you playing coins for?
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Since December, there hasn't been any movement. This pace is really exhausting.
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In the short term, I guess I have to continue with this routine. Better to be mentally prepared.
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DegenTherapist
· 2025-12-29 17:32
Hey, this is the leek harvest machine. Retail investors either get hammered and confused or chase in and get buried. It's all about mindset.
Bitcoin's recent trend is a psychological game—swinging back and forth, creating panic, and causing retail investors to chase highs and sell lows. It seems dramatic, but in reality, since December 19, the price has been mostly stagnant. Sometimes a rally excites people, and other times a decline leads to despair. This repeated torment is most likely to cut off traders lacking patience. Where is the price headed? In the short term, this frustrating rhythm may continue, and the true direction might have to wait a bit longer.