This week the market is in for some big moves—the Fed is cutting rates while Japan is raising rates, with both central banks acting at the same time.



First, about the rate cut: the market has already considered all possible scenarios. A hawkish rate cut basically means a letdown; if it’s just a standard 25BP cut, the market probably won’t react much either. If there’s a surprise 50BP cut, there might be a decent short-term rally. But to be honest, at this point, no one’s that excited about rate cuts anymore.

As for Japan raising rates, that’s pretty much set in stone. But given the current market sentiment, if ETH corrects before the rate cut, even if Japan does raise rates, it might just be a quick dip—unless they pull a truly unexpected move, but that’s pretty unlikely.

Interestingly, I’ve noticed a few big players quietly adding to their ETH positions recently. These major players clearly have some ideas about the upcoming market, suggesting they think this is a good level to build positions.

From a technical perspective, the key daily support is in the 3050 to 3010 range. As long as this holds, the rebound structure remains intact. In the short term, if there’s a move up, the next resistance is around 3180-3230—keep an eye out for reversal opportunities there.

But if 3000 is broken, the bullish narrative will need to be rewritten. Below, 2960 and 2865 are two key support levels to watch.

In the short term, ETH is still under pressure from the downtrend line. If there’s a rebound near the trend line, you could consider a small short position, but remember to get in and out quickly—don’t linger. If you’ve been following the trend, consider taking some profits; if you missed the move, don’t chase—wait for the next good entry point.
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RugDocDetectivevip
· 2025-12-12 05:06
I've noticed the big players adding to their ETH positions, and it feels quite interesting. This week's drama is definitely worth watching, but I'm really exhausted with the interest rate cut situation; the market has already been overhyped. If 3050 can't hold, then just look at 2865 directly. There's nothing more to say.
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WalletAnxietyPatientvip
· 2025-12-09 11:47
Rate cuts, rate cuts—what’s there to be excited about at this point? What’s interesting is that the big players are quietly increasing their positions; feels like they really know what’s going on. If 3050 can’t hold, that’s when the real trouble starts.
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MidsommarWalletvip
· 2025-12-09 11:46
Interest rate cuts don’t mean much anymore, now everyone’s just waiting to see what tricks Japan will pull. Whales are increasing their ETH holdings—does this mean it’s time for us to get in? We’re only in trouble if 3000 really breaks; for now, just hold the line at 3050. You can play with short positions for the short term, but don’t get greedy, guys.
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ChainSherlockGirlvip
· 2025-12-09 11:24
The big players are quietly buying the dip on ETH; this signal is more effective than anything else. I said the main forces wouldn't increase their positions for no reason—there must be a plan. From my analysis, these guys have already seen through the upcoming moves. Remember the key level of 3000—if it breaks, we really need to change our outlook, or it’ll be embarrassing, haha. At that point, you can try looking for a reversal opportunity around 3180-3230, but remember not to stick around too long—that’s the lesson I learned last time.
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LiquidatorFlashvip
· 2025-12-09 11:23
We really need to hold the 3050 level; otherwise, the risk of liquidation will spike instantly.
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