2026-01-11 15:24:10

The unresolved New Year's CME gap in Bitcoin still remains at the $88,000 level, and more troubling is that there are $2.4 billion in long leverage positions gathering above the gap. Historically, BTC tends to perform the "gap filling + deleverage" combo—once the price tests down to $88,000, these over $2.4 billion in longs are likely to trigger a chain of liquidations, making the decline difficult to control.

As market volatility intensifies, many people's approach is to hold onto their positions and wait for a rebound, often resulting in being trapped. A smarter approach is to proactively build a hedging framework rather than passively waiting.

Taking a recent practical strategy as an example—using BTC collateral to borrow USD1 (with an interest rate of about 1%), holding cash to respond to market fluctuations. The brilliance of this operation lies in:

**During an uptrend**, BTC positions are profitable; **during sideways movement**, stablecoins placed in yield protocols can earn nearly 20% annualized; **during a decline**, the USD1 in hand can be used to buy quality assets that have been unfairly sold off at low prices.

Compared to those who are fully long and waiting for losses to unfold, this multi-layered approach is obviously more composed. In the face of market uncertainty, flexible strategic allocation often outperforms a single-position approach over cycles.

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 01-11 15:54

Holding on stubbornly is really a trick; once you hold, you're trapped. The figure of over 2.4 billion longs is a bit scary. I need to think about the operation of collateralizing BTC to exchange for stablecoins. It's both a hedging framework and an annualized 20% return. It sounds so good, but somehow it doesn't feel entirely real. The 88,000 level will eventually be broken; it just depends on who gets liquidated.

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GasWaster69

· 01-11 15:53

88000 this threshold really got stuck, over 2.4 billion longs could explode at any time --- Holding out for a rebound? Better to hold some stablecoins, have a bit of control --- Using collateralized BTC to mint stablecoins is indeed a brilliant move; during sideways trading, you can earn 20% annualized interest—smart selling point --- That's just how historical patterns work; gaps must be filled, leverage must be cleared—these tricks are too deep, brother --- Friends with full long positions must be crying in their dreams lately haha --- USD 1 interest rate at 1% borrowing—such tools should have been popularized long ago, much more reliable than gambling on daily ups and downs --- Once 88000 is broken, what’s next below? Chain reactions and liquidations are really hard to prevent --- Hedging frameworks are correct, but in practice, most people are still greedy --- Can profit be made in all three directions of price movement? That’s an interesting idea --- Holding positions steadily = slow suicide; learning to be flexible is the essence of survival

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 01-11 15:52

Breaking through the 88,000 level might be inevitable, with over 2.4 billion in bloodshed imminent --- Holding onto positions and waiting for a rebound? Brother, this is just giving away 💰 --- Mortgage BTC to get stablecoins and earn 20% annualized yield—this idea is truly brilliant --- The market is really a "gap filling + leverage clearing" vicious cycle, it happens every time --- No, why are some people still holding full positions and waiting for a rebound? So frustrating --- The hedging framework should have been popularized long ago; don’t always think about going all-in --- The key is that 1% borrowing rate; other platforms simply can't compete --- Buying quality assets at low prices during dips—that's the real stance --- If 88,000 breaks, I’ll admit defeat and continue to hold stablecoins and relax --- Another CME gap and leverage liquidation—why are there so many tricks?

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BlockchainGriller

· 01-11 15:41

The 88,000 level really can't hold anymore, with over 2.4 billion in leverage hanging overhead, feeling like it could explode at any moment. Holding on and waiting for a rebound? Wake up, that strategy is long outdated. Using BTC as collateral to exchange for stablecoins seems reliable to me. Sitting through sideways trading for a 20% annualized return isn't appealing? You can also pick up bargains if it drops. This is what true hedging looks like, not gambling.

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GasGoblin

· 01-11 15:41

The ones who stubbornly hold their positions are all newbies; surviving is the real winner. --- The 88,000 level is really annoying; let's see who gets liquidated. --- The hedging framework is definitely more comfortable than being rigid. --- A 20% annualized return sounds good, but the risks are not clearly explained. --- Another story of "smart people," it's just annoying to listen to. --- BTC loves to use this kind of combo attack; it's so routine. --- Are the stablecoin interest rates real? With such high rates, aren't you worried about issues? --- Compared to these tricks, I prefer to just hodl coins and sleep. --- Replenishing gaps and clearing leverage; this cycle is coming, for sure. --- Over 2.4 billion longs liquidated—that's truly exciting.

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