$BTC #BTC Whether this market move can continue doesn’t depend on how much it has already risen beforehand; it depends on whether the trend can complete the sequence of “advance, consolidation, and re-confirmation.” Currently, in the 1-hour timeframe it is -0.09%, and in the 24-hour timeframe it is -1.23%.

At present, the 1-hour is -0.09% and the 24-hour is -1.23%. Across these two periods, there is not yet enough clear, same-direction coordination. In a range-bound market, the tolerance for chasing or panic-selling is low. It’s better to confirm the direction using the upper boundary, confirm the pullback support using the lower boundary; the midline is only used as a strength/weakness dividing line.

The first condition for a continuation structure is that 64,522.04 is not broken down effectively. The second condition is that the price can retest and hold above 65,237.8. If, after the advance, it stays below the midline for a long time, it indicates that the active buying has weakened. If it falls further below 63,806.27, then the original continuation assumption needs to be canceled.

The subsequent path can be handled in three ways: if price effectively stands and holds above 65,237.8, wait for the pullback not to break, then re-evaluate for continuation; if price breaks down below 63,806.27, prioritize risk control and wait for new support; if it continues to oscillate around 64,522.04, treat it as rotation within a range and don’t repeatedly chase direction from the middle zone.

On position sizing, differentiate between spot and derivatives. Existing spot positions can be managed in segments around key levels, without frequently flipping direction just because of a single 1-hour candlestick. If you’re flat, waiting for confirmation and then entering in batches is more comfortable. Derivatives place more emphasis on entry location and invalidation conditions. When volatility increases, actively reduce position size to avoid turning short-term judgment into passive holding.

Risk control still comes before the conclusion: only act when conditions are met; if the price invalidates the setup, reassess promptly. The greater the volatility, the more strictly you should restrain single-trade position size. The above is a scenario-based projection based on the current 1-hour and 24-hour data, and it does not constitute any promise of returns.

There’s a fairly clear disagreement between long and short positions at this point, so I’ll choose to wait for confirmation for now. Are you planning the trade early, or continuing to observe? Want to learn about a quantitative hedging arbitrage robot? Join the chat.

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