2026-01-04 15:24:44

The seasoned trader controlling the market smiled gently in front of the teacup: "The overall trend is downward, but let's first let everyone have a chaotic battle." The implication is very clear — the big players are already prepared, just waiting for retail investors to create chaos on their own.

The current market signals are actually quite clear. The big players' target direction is indeed bearish, but their approach isn't to directly dump the price, rather to create oscillations between bulls and bears to harvest emotions. This strategy usually doesn't offer a smooth profit opportunity but instead causes a back-and-forth to make those chasing gains and cutting losses pay tuition. So the trading logic is simple: primarily adopt a "hold cash / wait and see / hold off on entering" approach, and don't rush to prove how accurate your judgment is.

Currently, the price is fluctuating around 77. There is no clear resistance zone visible upward (this doesn't mean there's no pressure, just that no clear "resistance band" has been detected at the moment). Conversely, looking downward, funds are layering their positions in a set of accumulation tiers:

69.52-70.14
66.95-68.77 (overlapping densely with 66.90-67.72, forming a "funding focus")
64.10-65.11
57.14-58.42

These ranges are spaced out so widely, indicating that the main force's real intention is to "sit below and wait for the fish," not to push upward from high levels in a hurry. More like a prelude: once the market pulls back or dumps, which price levels will see funds stepping in? If they can't hold, it drops to the next layer — a typical ladder-style fund deployment combined with extreme volatility contingency plans.

How to operate? The primary rule is: don't chase highs. There's no need to open a position at 77. If you really want to trade, it should be only to confirm a rebound after a pullback to key zones, such as waiting to see if it stabilizes after falling to 69.52-70.14. Don't let emotions make decisions for you.

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 01-07 15:16

Talking about the market maker story again, basically don't chase highs, wait for the pullback. --- This wave of positioning is indeed interesting. I can relate to the metaphor of crouching below and waiting for the fish. --- Holding a cash position and observing is the true strategy. Don't be overly clever and try to prove yourself. --- The 77 price level is indeed awkward. I'm currently watching whether it will hold at 69. --- Staircase defense sounds professional, but in reality, it's just the rhythm of retail investors recklessly selling off. --- Chasing highs and selling lows is just paying tuition. How many people have truly learned this lesson? --- It seems most people can't wait for that pullback confirmation and end up liquidating early. --- I like the advice of not chasing highs. Too many people get wiped out because of this.

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SilentAlpha

· 01-07 07:35

This dealer's tactics are really deep; retail investors are all paying tuition, learning painful lessons. Speaking of which, I really don't dare to chase after the 77 position this time, it feels like they're just waiting for someone to jump into the trap. It's the same old trick again—oscillating and harvesting, it's really annoying to watch. Holding a cash position and observing is the best strategy; otherwise, it's just giving away free money. This time, the retracement ladder is set up so meticulously, the main force is clearly trying to fish.

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ImaginaryWhale

· 01-05 08:49

Here we go again with the "staircase layout" explanation... Retail investors really should heed advice and not stubbornly fight at 77.

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 01-04 15:53

Hmm, I understand this tiered defense setup; it's just the big players fishing. It's the same old trick again, retail investors are still chasing high at 77, while the main force has already laid out five or six layers of nets below. Holding cash and observing is the right advice, don't follow the herd. Those who operated like that last time got cut. Wait until it drops to over 69 before considering, acting now is just giving away money. The more the big players smile, the more retail investors lose—this pattern never fails. The fund stratification still feels a bit uncertain; what if it breaks straight through? Saying "don't chase highs" sounds good, but the truth is, confirming a pullback also depends on luck. The main force's tactics are truly brilliant, both harvesting emotions and locking in upward space. That 77 price level is a trap; stay away from it.

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-04 15:35

It's the familiar "ladder-style harvesting" script again. The market makers should really start writing their scripts now, truly. Watching the tug-of-war with 77 these past few days... In theory, it should be feasible to stay on the sidelines and observe, but I bet five bucks next time someone will jump in driven by FOMO. This contract design is quite interesting, incorporating retail traders' emotions as variables, but its practical value is minimal. How many times have you heard "don't chase the high"? Yet every time, someone insists on proving their judgment is correct, only to end up locked in. Luban No.7 is under construction again. This time, the ladder from 57 all the way up to 70 is laid out, waiting to see who will fall off.

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StakeWhisperer

· 01-04 15:34

Is this another set? Are retail investors about to be tricked again? Don't chase this position at 77, wait for it to drop, or you'll just be giving money to the big players. --- Waiting below for the fish? So we're just the fish, huh. --- Holding a vacant position to observe is a reliable suggestion, to avoid being tossed back and forth, and not even able to afford trading fees. --- Can that level at 69.52 really hold? I have my doubts. --- Don't let emotions make decisions. It's easy to say, but when it comes to actual trading, who can really resist? --- Staggered defense, alright, then I'll wait and see how the main players play it. --- This analysis is detailed enough, but in the end, it still depends on whether the blood can be stopped.

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IronHeadMiner

· 01-04 15:32

Here we go again, waiting for retail investors to lose money themselves. I don't see any potential in 77.

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