#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
​Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity:
​The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026

#NOM Zhuang's large short positions are still hanging above. Are you still going long?

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Softcap filled and 100 SOL raised

ETH short positions or poor position management. On the 29xx level, I added too much to my position. Seeing the divergence near 3044, I didn't have the courage to add more shorts. Fortunately, it dropped back, allowing me to break even on part of my position. I'll continue holding with a comfortable mindset.

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21Shares forecasts XRP target price of $2.45 in 2026, warns of correction risk
American asset management firm 21Shares in its latest report predicts a baseline target price of $2.45 for Ripple (XRP) in 2026; in an optimistic scenario, if institutional demand and RWA applications expand, the price could reach as high as $2.69. The report notes that XRP, which briefly surged to $3.65 in 2025, has now fallen back below $2. Analysis suggests that the 55 consecutive days of net capital inflows into XRP ETFs and the resolution of SEC cases have eliminated major uncertainties. 21Shares also warns tha

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While the memes provide the flavor, the infrastructure is the kitchen. Two things are making this "rebound" feel different from previous cycles:
Priority Fees & MEV Protection: New wallet updates and Jito-enabled bundles mean fewer failed transactions. The "user experience" is finally catching up to the "user demand."
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SOL, from the current market view, started to decline after the price reached 128. The correction is now basically complete. On the technical indicators, the MACD shows a golden cross hinting at a potential upward move, while RSI and KDJ are both in the oversold zone, indicating a potential rebound is brewing.
Personal suggestion, for reference only (strictly set stop-loss)
SOL can accumulate around 122-121, with a target of 126-130.

$Wld #Wld Approaching Towards Support, Successful Retest Can Give Bullish Wave Towards Descending Trendline

🥇 Gold and Silver will not calm down
For understanding, each new ATH at $100 is trillions of dollars.
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January 29, 2026 evening level:
Strategy: Guerrilla warfare! Take profits and run to prevent being bitten by dogs!!
Ethereum: The overall trend is bullish, with a minor correction:

1. Short entry points:
Place short orders at 3007
Monitor at 2984 for short
2. Long entry points:
Monitor at 2915 for long
Place long orders at 2866
Dream target levels:
Long: around 2687 (2690-2678)
Short: 3110
Dream orders do not set take profit; set stop loss at your discretion, move stop loss forward, and look up for stop loss.
Wishing everyone happy and smooth trading.
Continue this strategy tomorrow

January 29th $ZEC Silk Road
On the hourly chart, after the price surged near 405 and then started to pull back, it is now approaching a stable level. Technically, the indicators show a golden cross on the MACD, with the red histogram shrinking, and the KDJ also forming a golden cross and trending upward. The momentum is building up.
My personal suggestion is to buy around 362-355, with a target of 390-430 $ZEC

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Thursday, the decision is implemented, the crypto market continues its winning streak in short positions, and gold and silver remain crazy!
The highly anticipated Federal Reserve decision has been announced. As the market expected, it was thunderous but with little rain; the market has not shown much improvement, and the principle of "no rebound, no breakthrough" still applies in this round of行情. In the crypto world, we have recently been rebounding while shorting, and it has been very perfect. Considering the current market rhythm, it still appears sluggish, and we still need to look bearish