Next week is most likely to continue oscillating within this range, without a sudden breakout into a major trend.
Why is that?
The current situation is indeed a bit awkward—when prices go up, many are waiting to cut their losses; when prices go down, another group is preparing to buy the dip. In this kind of environment, the most common market behavior is to swing back and forth, wearing investors down and causing frustration.
Honestly, I don’t see the possibility of a direct surge next week, nor do I expect a sudden crash. The more likely scenario is—some turbulence for a few days, then a clear direction.
If I had to look for signals, I’d focus on these two indicators:
First, whether the price can break through with volume and then stabilize at a key level.
Second, whether there is sustained buying pressure during dips.
As long as these two points don’t show obvious changes, I’ll consider the market to be moving within a range.
My own trading approach is quite simple:
- Don’t chase highs
- Don’t rush to act
- Wait until approaching key levels before making a move
Since the market moves slowly, I’ll follow at a slow pace. Opportunities will come eventually, no need to rush.
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OnchainHolmes
· 01-10 15:51
It's exhausting. Just waiting to see people's mental states collapse this week.
Not daring to chase, but when it drops, you want to buy? Anyway, I'm just lying down, watching the key levels.
If there's no volume, don't move recklessly. Better to wait and see.
This is a constant tug-of-war. How long will it last?
The short-squeeze and bottom-fishing traders are choking each other, so annoying.
Looking at the box-range trend, I know it'll be the same next week. It's boring.
Rather than fussing around, it's better to sleep. Opportunities won't run away.
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RektButStillHere
· 01-10 15:50
It's so frustrating, another tug-of-war. I'm just waiting to see who will give in first.
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GasFeeCrier
· 01-10 15:46
This market is so frustrating; I should have just taken a break and slack off if I had known earlier.
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SilentAlpha
· 01-10 15:45
It's that frustrating market again, it's really annoying to watch.
I agree not to chase highs, but can you really hold on?
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HodlVeteran
· 01-10 15:37
This is the frustrating part of a bear market—can't go up, can't go down. My old back is almost shattered from the shaking.
Back in 2018, I was literally worn out this way. Seeing this rhythm now reminds me of that sense of helplessness. The most testing time for human nature is during box oscillations; most people get stuck on the three words "can't wait."
If you can't stand firm at the key position, don't even think about taking off. I've said this so many times.
Why rush? There are plenty of opportunities; one week doesn't make a difference.
Honestly, the biggest test right now is mental state—don't move your hands.
During days of repeated oscillations, it's easiest to get cut—I've seen it too often.
I'm just waiting to see who dares to truly take the plunge—that's the real signal.
It's really just a patience issue; if you can hold on, you win.
As I get older, I prefer to watch the market move at its own pace—no more messing around.
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BlindBoxVictim
· 01-10 15:36
Another week of frustrating market movements. The analysis really hit the mark. Those trapped in losses are all here, but no one dares to act.
I agree not to chase highs, but if we keep waiting like this, we'll be waiting until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse.
Range-bound movement sounds easy, but in reality, it's the most torturous.
The big shots are right; just look at the volume and the buying power. Everything else is nonsense.
This position is really frustrating. Neither going up nor down feels right, like the market has nailed us in place.
Staying calm is much harder than technical indicators. I've already seen several friends get shaken out by trying to hold on for just a few days and getting crushed.
The key is whether the volume breakout can hold. That's the only certainty.
Next week is most likely to continue oscillating within this range, without a sudden breakout into a major trend.
Why is that?
The current situation is indeed a bit awkward—when prices go up, many are waiting to cut their losses; when prices go down, another group is preparing to buy the dip. In this kind of environment, the most common market behavior is to swing back and forth, wearing investors down and causing frustration.
Honestly, I don’t see the possibility of a direct surge next week, nor do I expect a sudden crash. The more likely scenario is—some turbulence for a few days, then a clear direction.
If I had to look for signals, I’d focus on these two indicators:
First, whether the price can break through with volume and then stabilize at a key level.
Second, whether there is sustained buying pressure during dips.
As long as these two points don’t show obvious changes, I’ll consider the market to be moving within a range.
My own trading approach is quite simple:
- Don’t chase highs
- Don’t rush to act
- Wait until approaching key levels before making a move
Since the market moves slowly, I’ll follow at a slow pace. Opportunities will come eventually, no need to rush.