2026-01-18 21:20:59

DUSK, after experiencing a single-day increase of over 40%, is currently in a high-level consolidation phase. Many people think this is a sign of a top, but in fact, this is a normal reset process after a volume breakout, preparing for the subsequent upward move.

From a technical perspective, the open interest (OI) has clearly increased along with expanding trading volume, indicating that the main funds are building positions with real money, not just a false short squeeze. After breaking out, the price formed a tight flag pattern at a high level, with shallow pullbacks and shrinking volume, showing that selling pressure has been absorbed.

As long as the price stays above the breakout area with high volume, the overall market structure remains bullish, and higher target levels will be gradually tested.

**Trading Reference**:
🎯 Long position
🎯 Entry: 0.160-0.165
🛑 Stop loss: 0.152
🚀 First target: 0.185
🚀 Second target: 0.205

The trend of Bitcoin and other mainstream cryptocurrencies is also brewing new opportunities. Continuing to monitor market dynamics may lead to unexpected gains.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-21 20:46

The flag pattern consolidation has been mentioned so many times, always saying it will break upward afterward, but what happened... However, this time the open interest (OI) has indeed increased, so it's worth keeping an eye on.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-18 21:51

Flag pattern consolidation, I'm tired of hearing this explanation. The last time a coin was described this way, it was halved. Can we trust it this time? --- Whether the main force is truly building a position or just covering up for distribution, no one can say for sure. It still depends on how BTC moves. --- Entering at 0.160 is essentially gambling. I choose to stay out and watch, waiting for a confirmed break before acting. --- Again, rising OI and increasing volume, it sounds like a prelude to pushing the price up to distribute. --- This round of gains looks fierce, but my feeling is it's a rebound, not a reversal. --- Stop loss at 0.152? That's too greedy. The speed of a break will definitely be faster than your reaction. --- High-level consolidation is nothing more than absorbing or distributing, and technical analysis is always a post-hoc armchair quarterback.

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metaverse_hermit

· 01-18 21:32

Flag pattern consolidation? Isn't this just the main force shaking out the traders? Keep looking for a rally. Honestly, it would be strange if there was no consolidation after a 40% increase. Rising open interest combined with increased trading volume, that's enough, I believe it. Try entering at 0.160, anyway the stop loss is right there. Once the selling pressure is fully digested, it feels like there's still a chance ahead. If you can't hold 0.160, then accept the loss, it's no big deal. I've seen too many flag patterns; breaking upward is the real signal. I'm a bit skeptical about the main force truly accumulating with real money, but the chart looks quite good. Target at 0.205, sounds pretty good, let's see if it can reach that. There should still be opportunities after this wave, keep paying attention.

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P2ENotWorking

· 01-18 21:23

Flag pattern consolidation is really the old trick of the main players to shake out traders, but this time the OI data does look a bit interesting. To gamble or not on the 0.16 level, it seems like the main players are testing the selling pressure. It's the same top-reached argument... Every time there's a sharp rise, these people show up, so annoying. Breaking the high is a signal of the main upward wave, I am optimistic about this move. 0.185 is a bit risky, let's see if 0.165 can hold steady first. Increasing open interest combined with decreasing volume during the pullback, I know this routine too well. There are too many analyses like this; ultimately, it still depends on Bitcoin's direction. Let’s just consolidate; as long as it’s not falling, that’s fine. Just follow along and enjoy some gains.

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FUD_Vaccinated

· 01-18 21:21

Flag pattern consolidation I've seen too many times. Can it break this time? It's a bit uncertain. Wait, is the open interest really rising? Then there might be hope. I need to think about entering at 0.160, but I feel I should wait a bit longer. Do you believe in the main force building positions? I'm skeptical. Consolidation is consolidation; if it can't break 0.165, it's just a false breakout.

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