2026-01-06 12:30:17

Recently, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and SOL have been performing well, with a steady slow upward trend. This market trend is indeed not very friendly to shorts; it was already uncomfortable, and now even the chance to unwind positions has become a bit bleak. Fortunately, I didn't hold a heavy short position before, or I might be stuck at the bottom now.

Honestly, this kind of slow upward trend tests patience the most. Sometimes, it's more frustrating than a sudden surge, as there's no clear direction. However, for long-term holders, this gentle rise is actually more stable. Short-term volatility is limited, but at least you won't be scared out of your position by a margin call.

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RuntimeError

· 19h ago

A slow rise is really the best, more torturous than a sudden surge. The feeling of not being able to see the direction clearly is really disgusting. The bears are probably about to cry their eyes out now, with no end in sight to their losses. Long-term holders are the real winners; this gentle pace is tailor-made for them. I'm just worried that a sudden crash might come later, breaking the support in the opposite direction. Actually, mindset is the hardest thing; when you have less money, you tend to be more open-minded.

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SleepTrader

· 01-08 18:56

Slow gains are the most torturous. When you can't see the end, you just want to go all in and finish it. Shorts must be feeling so uncomfortable right now, I’m sweating for them. This sluggish market actually feels more reassuring, better than being woken up in the middle of the night by a margin call. It’s really a game of patience; those with a good mindset will win. This round of BTC’s rhythm is so steady that it’s a bit unsettling, haha. For long-term holders like us, just relax and take it easy. It’s much more comfortable than chasing highs and selling lows.

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AllInDaddy

· 01-07 18:52

A slow rise is really the most torturous. Watching it go up but not fast enough is even more uncomfortable than a sudden crash... Fortunately, I didn't hold a heavy short position, so it wouldn't look good if I got wiped out.

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DuskSurfer

· 01-06 13:00

A slow rise is the most torturous, but it's also good this way, at least no need to worry about being liquidated upon waking up. The short sellers are really suffering this time. I already closed my short positions and went long. With this rhythm, it seems like the grind will continue. In this kind of market, it's easiest to lose sight of the direction, but for us long-term holders, it's actually good news. There aren't many big opportunities in the short term, so let's just wait patiently for the next breakout. A gradual increase is actually the most comfortable, saving effort and worry, and you can sleep well.

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SerRugResistant

· 01-06 12:57

A slow rise is really the most torturous, you can't see when a big market will come The bears probably want to die right now, haha This rhythm is comfortable for long-term holding, short-term players just have to endure BTC steadily rising, is actually more reassuring than a sudden surge To put it simply, you need patience; if your mindset collapses, everything is useless

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LowCapGemHunter

· 01-06 12:56

Slow gains are the most torturous, and there's no denying that. However, friends who are bearish are indeed feeling a bit uncomfortable now, with the feeling that a bailout is far away. Actually, I think this kind of market is quite comfortable; not having the risk of liquidation already means you've won. It would be great if this rhythm could continue, without suddenly crashing down. Climbing up slowly is always better than being terrified and anxious, although it can be a bit boring. Those who are bearish really need to admit defeat this time; this market is just testing your mentality. I am a long-term holder, and this gentle upward trend is the most friendly to us—steady profits, not afraid of being liquidated.

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MoonMathMagic

· 01-06 12:53

Slow growth is the most torturous, but this way is actually safer, less likely to be tricked. Long-term holders can just see it as accumulating chips.

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RumbleValidator

· 01-06 12:48

A slow rise is a test of node stability, seeing who can maintain the consensus mechanism without collapsing. The bears indeed have no chance right now, but the key is the verification efficiency of long-term holdings.

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MemeEchoer

· 01-06 12:36

A slow rise really wears people out; might as well have a quick surge. This wave of SOL is a bit hard to read; it feels like it's just shifting around. The days of bears are indeed tough; I should have cleared my positions earlier. The most annoying thing about this kind of market is not being able to see where it's headed. Brothers holding long-term positions have won; as short-term traders, let's step back. Watching the coin price climb, but the wallet balance remains the same, can't help but smile. A gentle rise sounds comfortable, but for traders, it's just torture.

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