2026-01-18 15:29:30

Regarding the recent movements of $RIVER, there is a phenomenon worth pondering.

The candlestick chart looks beautiful on the surface, but the underlying logic might suggest something else. I've heard that unlocking is imminent, but can retail investors really get a share? To put it simply, those unlocked tokens still flow back to early project investors and the project team, and most retail investors are completely out of the loop.

One strategy is like this—steadfastly not dumping spot, even if there are many short positions in futures, you hold firm. Some aggressive players might push you to the point of doubt, then open short positions in futures and turn around to sell spot to complete arbitrage. It all ends in one round.

Currently, the situation is that too many people want to short high before and after the unlock to make a quick profit. But I think most of these people will end up getting caught in a trap. Those trying to buy the dip or rush ahead, few will survive in the end.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-21 15:29

It's the same old trick again. What's so beautiful about the candlestick chart? Who hasn't seen fake breakouts before unlocking? The big players are supporting the spot market while the contracts are being hammered down. Retail investors are still sleepwalking, shorting on rallies. Really, those who are leading this wave will have to line up.

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HalfIsEmpty

· 01-21 15:27

It's the same old trick again, pumping the price before unlocking, then crashing after unlocking. Retail investors are always the last to catch the bag. Those who go short at the high, get ready for a margin call, I’m watching. This wave of RIVER is really a game played by institutions; let's not get involved. Anyone holding a full contract position is bound to die; it's an iron law. What’s the use of a beautiful candlestick chart? It’s still a mess afterward. Basically, it’s just a rhythm of harvesting retail investors; chasing highs is suicidal. Before shorting, ask yourself: are you an institution? If not, don’t follow the trend.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-18 15:59

I've seen too many pump-and-dump tricks before unlocking, and this time RIVER won't escape either. Retail investors really need to wake up; chasing highs and shorting will only get you harvested. The candlestick charts look good, but the institutions behind them have already set the traps. When spot trading can't move the market, they pull contracts—classic move. Just switch to a different coin and keep playing. Enjoy the show, another group of people is about to pay their tuition.

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DuskSurfer

· 01-18 15:55

It's the same old trick again. The candlestick charts look good, but all the real money has been eaten by the institutions. Retail investors want to pick up bargains before and after unlocking? Dream on. Most of these people are just stepping stones for the big players. Contracts are just like a casino. They seem profitable, but in reality, they're just working for the exchanges.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 01-18 15:52

Here we go again? Spot market support contracts are cutting leeks, tired of this script already. Retail investors are just here to sponsor; whether unlocked or not, it’s the same. Brothers who go short on rallies, get ready to be hit from the other side.

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memecoin_therapy

· 01-18 15:50

The chart looks pretty, but it's all an illusion when looking at the K-line --- Retail investors unlocking? Wake up, brothers, it's all a feast for institutions --- Another batch trying to catch the bottom, this time probably will have to pay tuition again --- No matter how many short contracts there are, they can't hold up, and if spot prices crash, everything collapses --- Those who buy the dip are mostly trapped, I bet five bucks --- Before and after unlocking, smart people have already run away --- You're so right, most people end up with nothing --- The old trick of raising prices to sell spot is too outdated, how are people still falling for it --- Looking at the K-line is beautiful, but it's all just a trick --- Want to survive? First ask yourself if you have the resolve

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BearMarketSage

· 01-18 15:50

It's the same old unlocking routine, I won't call it out openly. A typical high-level harvest, retail investors are probably going to get caught again this time. Spot protection and contract hunting, it's the old trick. The group trying to bottom fish probably haven't even reacted before getting trapped inside.

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NeverPresent

· 01-18 15:40

It's the same old trick again, spot support contracts harvest, retail investors are always the ones taking the fall. The small amount of coins has been divided up long ago, we're only here to watch the show. A bunch of people going short at every high, they all have to kneel. This time I choose to lie low. This chart looks really good, but I just don't believe it. Let's wait and see, I feel something's going to happen.

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