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Next up, I'm gearing up for a 10-year experiment.

Originally, I planned to put aside 1000 CNY every month for social security, but I've decided to divert that 1000 CNY into DCA-ing digital assets:

BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, BNB.

No chasing pumps, no predicting bull or bear markets, and not looking to get rich overnight.

Every month, I'm locking in 1000 CNY and sticking to it for 10 years.

After a decade, I'll come back and see if this steadily accumulated capital can grow from 1000 CNY a month to 5 million CNY.

This isn't investment advice, nor am I giving a signal.

Just a regular entrepreneur's long-term validation of the future.

Starting the record today, and we'll see the results in 10 years.

$ETH In the crypto space, over 90% of folks have a common issue:

Single-variable thinking.

What does single-variable thinking mean?

It means only looking at one factor when analyzing the market.

For example, three days ago, I mentioned there was a bounce opportunity in the market because at that time, the liquidity, sentiment, and positioning all supported a rebound; three days later, I noticed the situation had changed and started signaling risk.

As a result, some people jumped in:

"Weren't you bullish before?"

In their eyes, the market has only two outcomes: up or down.

But real trading is never that simple.

The market changes daily, liquidity shifts, news breaks, and sentiment fluctuates.

If the environment changes and your perspective doesn't, that's not conviction; that's stubbornness.

Many traders lose money, not because their skills are lacking, but because they always try to explain the entire market with just one variable.

And the market loves to harvest those kinds of traders.

Buy a little BOX, and three years from now, you'll thank yourself for this choice.

$ETH A lot of folks think that after this long downturn, a rebound is due.

But what the market loves to do is specifically harvest these "should" expectations.

There's a whale who made over 20 million bucks in the last 8 months.

No closing positions.

No taking profits.

Instead, they keep shorting ETH.

Retail traders are waiting for a reversal.

Smart money is waiting for a crash.

The most dangerous time is never when everyone is panicking.

It's when everyone thinks the worst is behind them.

If even the profit-makers are still betting on a downturn,

I'd rather trust the money flow than emotions.

The market won't rise just because you wish it to.

But it will definitely move in the direction that causes the most pain for the majority.

$BTC The market has started to panic again these past couple of days.

Some are discussing the Fed, others are talking about Japan's interest rate hikes, and there's chatter about whether BTC will repeat the massive drop from August 2024.

But I've noticed an interesting phenomenon:

When everyone is hunting for bearish signals, the price has already bounced back from the lows.

The market loves to make most people uncomfortable.

When prices are rising, it tells you there's more upside, making you FOMO in; when prices are dropping, it warns you of more dips, pushing you to cut losses.

If you believe Bitcoin will become increasingly valuable in the future, then the most crucial thing right now isn't predicting whether tomorrow will be bullish or bearish, but rather contemplating:

When everyone is scared, are you bold enough to accumulate in batches?

I can't predict the short term.

But in the long run, every major dip, when looking back, just appears as volatility.

Opportunities often arise in panic, not in applause.

Stay patient, manage your positions, and scale in gradually.

The rest, leave to time.

Once again, someone made a killing.

The HYPE's biggest bull is already sitting on more than $45 million in unrealized gains.

What’s interesting isn’t how much he made.

It’s that a lot of people’s first reaction is:

"This must be insider trading."

It’s the same every bull market.

When others are losing, everyone thinks they're a trading genius.

When others are winning, everyone suspects they have insider info.

But the real question is:

Why are some folks willing to load up at $38 while most only feel comfortable doubting at $70?

The market never rewards the smartest.

It rewards those who dare to take risks.

If this person really has insider info, the regulators will step in.

If not, it just means he saw the value before the rest of the market did.

What’s even more thought-provoking is:

While everyone is busy talking about his $45 million gain,

is it possible that the real big opportunity has just begun to catch the public's eye?

What’s the biggest characteristic of a bull market?

It’s not just the pump.

It’s that even after prices double, most still don’t believe.

Only after it triples, quintuples, or decuples do they start chasing the highs.

The skeptics are analyzing for insider info.

But the smart money is already calculating the next stop.

$BTC A lot of folks have seen this news:

Morgan Stanley went against the tide this week, scooping up $25.8 million in BTC ETF, while other institutions were net selling over $200 million.

My first reaction isn’t bearish.

On the contrary, I think this is a dangerous signal.

Where's the danger?

When the market is unanimously bearish, the smart money has often already started to make moves.

Retail traders are glued to the news,
while institutions are stacking chips.

Retailers are debating whether it’ll drop to $60k,
institutions are already calculating where the next pump might take us.

Historically, the most profitable opportunities have never come when everyone is bullish.

They arise when doubts are at their peak.

If Bitcoin is really about to crash, why are institutions still flowing in against the tide?

If the bull market is truly over, why are there still funds willing to scoop up during the panic?

Many are focused on that $200 million outflow.

I’m more concerned with that $25.8 million inflow.

Because selling is just emotion.

Buying is an attitude.

Of course, this doesn’t mean we’ll pump tomorrow.

But I always believe in this saying:

The bottom is never formed by good news.

The bottom often forms when bad news keeps coming, yet the price refuses to drop.

When everyone is waiting for a lower price,
the market may quietly be completing a chip exchange.

Opportunities always belong to those who dare to think during panic.

Goldman Sachs cuts the gold target price, and a lot of folks' first reaction is:

"That's it, gold has peaked."

But the real scary part has never been the bearish news.

It’s that everyone knows the bearish news.

Goldman lowered the gold target price from $5400 to $4900, and the fundamental reason is simple: the market thinks rate cuts are getting postponed.

But think about it from another angle:

If the delay in rate cuts is already a consensus, how much punch does this bearish news really pack?

The market fears the unknown, not the known.

In 2024, everyone’s worried about rate cuts being delayed; in 2025, the same worries; and in 2026, still fretting about it.

When everyone’s fixated on the same risk, the real big opportunities often appear after the risk has settled.

I’ve always believed:

Short-term, watch the news; mid-term, follow the funds; long-term, focus on the currency.

As long as the logic of global monetary expansion hasn’t changed, the overall direction for gold and Bitcoin remains intact.

Bearish news can shift the rhythm, but it’s tough to change the trend.

When others panic, I’m more inclined to explore where the opportunities lie.

🚨 Will the nightmare of August 5, 2024, replay in the summer of 2026?

Many only remember that day when Bitcoin nosedived by 20%, causing billions in liquidations across the board, but few know what truly triggered it.

It wasn't Mt. Gox, it wasn't the U.S. government dumping coins, but rather—the reversal of the yen carry trade.

Now, a familiar scene is unfolding once again.

The Fed is sending hawkish signals, while the Bank of Japan continues to hint at rate hikes, tightening the two largest sources of liquidity globally. Once the yen starts to appreciate significantly, those who borrowed yen to buy U.S. stocks, BTC, or leveraged up for arbitrage may face forced liquidations again.

The scariest part is that this time, the market's leverage is higher than in 2024, with more participants and even more fragile emotions.

History doesn’t repeat exactly, but it often rhymes.

If the carry trade really begins to reverse on a large scale, the first assets to get shorted will always be the most liquid, and BTC is right in that mix.

Now isn’t the time to panic, but it’s definitely time to stay alert.

The profits made in a bull market often come from courage; while in a bear market, the money you preserve often comes from respect.

In the coming weeks, I believe we should focus on:

① Whether the Bank of Japan continues to signal rate hikes
② Whether the yen experiences rapid appreciation
③ Whether BTC can hold critical support levels

A storm may not necessarily come, but true pros always check their boats before the clouds roll in.

Tonight, the crypto scene is a bloodbath, with many altcoins getting smashed hard. After checking the news, I've realized that this drop isn't due to a single bad piece of news, but rather a combination of multiple factors.

On one hand, the market's expectations for rate cuts have dropped again; on the other hand, ETF funds are starting to flow out. Coupled with geopolitical risks and a lack of liquidity in the market, this has triggered a chain reaction of leveraged liquidations. A lot of folks think the crypto market drops due to market pressure, but most of the time, it's actually the liquidations that cause the crash. Once the domino effect starts, the market enters a panic phase.

However, compared to the drop itself, I'm more focused on where the money is flowing. Because the current market is not 2017 or 2021 anymore; funds are increasingly concentrated in core assets like BTC and ETH. The problem with many altcoins isn't just that they're dropping, but rather that there's hardly anyone to catch them when they do.

So moving forward, let's not just stare at the prices, but instead watch if the funds are coming back, if trading volume is increasing, and if there's any new capital entering the market. If it's just a drop, it's really not that scary; what's truly frightening is when the market loses liquidity.

In a bull market, bad news often serves as a shakeout, while in a bear market, bad news is usually just an excuse for the drop. And what we should be paying attention to now isn't any particular piece of bad news, but whether or not the funds are still willing to stay in this market.

$ETH ETH has it bottomed out?

Nobody can accurately predict the market, but from the current data, Ethereum seems to be entering a zone worth watching.

Recent analysis indicates that ETH is approaching the historical support zone of $1600-$1700, while the weekly RSI is at a near multi-year low. Historically, whenever the market is extremely pessimistic, it's often a sign that risk is gradually being released.

Of course, a low RSI doesn't mean it will take off immediately, and whale activity hasn't shown significant accumulation yet, so it's still early to talk about a bull market return.

But for long-term investors, the hardest part has never been buying at the absolute low; it's having the courage to scale in when the market is quiet.

My view is straightforward:

If you believe Ethereum will still be around in the future, then while it may not be the most comfortable position right now, it's starting to enter a zone where you can research, observe, and gradually set your traps.

Opportunities often arise in doubt, not in applause.

$DOGE started dollar-cost averaging yesterday, and today it's already dipping. Not a good start!

The 10-year experiment has kicked off, starting with a dollar-cost averaging strategy in BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, and BNB for the first month. Let's see how this plays out!

【Why did BNB suddenly skyrocket? Here are my thoughts】

Today, BNB made a strong move upwards, and many are asking if there's some major news behind it.

From the data available, this surge isn't just a result of news hype, but rather a combination of several factors at play.

First off, let's talk about liquidation data.

In the past 24 hours, total liquidations for BNB exceeded $12.5 million, with shorts liquidating a whopping $11.93 million, while longs faced only $580,000 in liquidations.

This indicates that a significant portion of market funds were previously betting against BNB.

When market sentiment becomes too one-sided, it often becomes the easiest target for a liquidation squeeze. The whales only need to push the price up, triggering a cascade of short stop-losses and forced liquidations, which in turn drives the price even higher, creating a classic “short squeeze.”

Secondly, there's a noticeable recovery in the BNB ecosystem lately.

Whether it’s on-chain activity, capital inflow, or the buzz around ecosystem projects, we’re seeing solid growth. Market funds are gradually shifting away from pure MEME narratives and back towards public chains with actual use cases and ecosystem support.

Also, the ongoing token burn mechanism for BNB remains unchanged.

As the circulating supply continues to shrink while the ecosystem expands, BNB still holds strong value support in the long run.

Another factor that might be overlooked is Binance's recent launch of a new HODLer airdrop plan. For users looking to qualify for the airdrop, holding BNB itself creates additional demand.

Overall, this surge seems to be driven by:

Ecosystem recovery + Airdrop expectations + Continuous burning + Overcrowded shorts

For regular investors, I believe the key takeaway isn't why BNB is rising, but whether market funds are starting to refocus on the BNB ecosystem.

If BNB can maintain crucial support levels, it’s likely that funds will further flow into ecosystem projects.

Often, the launch of the main chain is just the beginning; the real stage for generating excess returns lies within the subsequent ecosystem projects.

Stay humble in the market, don’t chase highs, don’t FOMO, and always prioritize risk management.

The above is just my personal opinion and does not constitute any investment advice.

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Today I came across an interesting piece of news.

There's a big whale that's been doing something for a while:

Going long on BTC while shorting HYPE.

Recently, due to the continuous rise of HYPE, his short positions are now underwater by over $2.5 million.

Many people’s first reaction to this is:

"Why not just cut losses?"

But what’s really worth pondering isn’t how much he’s lost.

It’s:

Why does he have the guts to stick to his strategy for the long haul?

In the capital markets, those who truly make money often aren’t just profiting from correct predictions, but from their understanding of the game.

He’s not betting on HYPE crashing immediately.

Instead, he’s wagering:

In the long run, will BTC outperform most altcoins?

This is a common mindset among professional traders:

Buy the strongest assets,
Short the relatively weaker ones,
And profit from the spread between the two.

For everyday investors, the biggest takeaway from this news isn’t about going long or short.

It’s about grasping one key principle:

The market is driven by emotions in the short term,
But values in the long term.

Even the best funds face temporary losses.

What really sets people apart is never about how much was made on a single trade.

It’s about whether they remain clear on why they entered the market when faced with unrealized gains or losses.

After many years of investing, you’ll realize:

Making money isn’t about predicting the future.

It’s about knowing who you are,
Understanding what you’re profiting from,
And recognizing which opportunities belong to you.

Once you achieve that understanding,
Money is just the outcome.

#BTC #HYPE #crypto #investmentthought #交易认知

Saw an interesting piece of news today.

A whale known as the "knockoff Air Force head" has started to reduce their NEAR short position, offloading over 700,000 NEAR in just this move. This account has been shorting over 20 altcoins for a long time, with a total position size exceeding $40 million and a historical profit exceeding $90 million.

While many are focused on how much they’ve lost, I’m more interested in another question:

Why is a short of this caliber starting to reduce their positions?

For professional traders, reducing positions is never an emotional decision; it’s a matter of risk management. When someone who has been consistently shorting altcoins starts actively lowering their exposure, it indicates that the market structure for certain altcoins might have changed.

Recently, everyone should have also noticed that whether it’s NEAR, FIL, or some AI sector projects, their price action has clearly started to outperform many MEME coins. Although we can’t directly say that altcoin season is upon us, it at least shows that market funds are starting to seek new directions.

The biggest opportunities in the market often arise not when everyone is bullish, but when shorts begin to waver.

Next, I’ll be keeping a close eye on one thing: if these large shorts continue to reduce or close positions, then the altcoin market might be brewing a new influx of capital.

Let’s observe first, no rush to conclude, but this signal is worth everyone’s attention.

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$BTC A lot of folks are asking me if BTC hitting around 73k means it's game over?

My take is pretty straightforward; I don’t see any solid signs of a reversal just yet.

Looking at the candlestick structure, Bitcoin has been in a state where the highs keep getting lower and the lows are dropping too, with the bears still in control. Especially around 72,500, there was a strong bounce, but it didn’t lead to a sustained volume surge, indicating that market funds are still quite cautious.

On the news front, ETF inflows have slowed recently, and some institutional money is starting to sit on the sidelines. Plus, with rising geopolitical risks, short-term market sentiment is feeling the pressure, which is a key reason BTC hasn’t been able to reclaim critical resistance levels.

However, it’s important to note that we haven’t seen any panic selling yet. If we can hold above 72,500, then BTC still has a shot at pushing towards the 74,500-75,000 range; on the flip side, if we break below 72,500, the market might look for new support.

Right now, I prefer to define the market as weakly consolidating rather than calling the end of the bull run. Real opportunities often emerge when the market is the most uncertain.

The direction hasn’t fully established itself yet, but the answers will be revealed soon.
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$DOGE Lately, a lot of folks are going short on DOGE, and the reason is pretty straightforward: it dropped from around 0.118 all the way down to about 0.096, so the short-term outlook doesn’t look great. But I’ve actually started to pay attention to this level.
From the candlestick structure, DOGE has shown clear signs of a bottom after a continuous drop; the 4-hour chart's lows haven't made new lows, and the trading volume is gradually decreasing. A decline on shrinking volume often signals that selling pressure is easing, and fewer people are willing to take losses, which is a common sign before a bottom forms.
On the news front, DOGE remains the absolute leader in the MEME sector. As soon as market sentiment warms up, it’s the first coin that comes to mind. For major funds, pumping a well-known leader is much easier than trying to create a new hot trend from scratch.
Personally, I believe that the zone around 0.096 is starting to look like a good area to keep an eye on and to accumulate in batches. Of course, accumulating doesn’t mean going all in, and it definitely doesn’t mean it’s going to take off tomorrow. The market is always uncertain, but from a risk-reward perspective, the potential for further drastic drops from this level is shrinking, while if market sentiment turns positive, the upside recovery potential for DOGE is clearly greater than the downside risk.
Trends aren’t just about going long when prices rise; it’s about positioning when nobody’s paying attention. As for whether I’m right or wrong, that’s up to the market to validate. 🐌🚀