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The classic template for box arbitrage: buy at the lower boundary, sell at the upper boundary, don't get greedy.
Recently, the overall market has no clear unilateral trend, with Bitcoin's movement being relatively weak, and ETH is a typical range-bound oscillation, no need to guess breakouts or bet on a single direction in the short term. All short-term operations should revolve around the core range of 2300—2400, doing it back and forth. With the right rhythm, profits will naturally be steady.
First, let's discuss the core logic of the market. In the short term, the battle between bulls and bears is very balanced. The 2400 resistance level repeatedly faces pressure, and multiple attempts to break through have failed to stabilize. Selling pressure continues to accumulate, and a rally is an opportunity for bears to pull back. The 2300 level is a solid support zone; when a pullback occurs, there is insufficient momentum for large sell-offs, making it hard to fall further or deepen the correction. With resistance above and support below, the range-bound pattern will not be easily broken in the short term. Blindly chasing rallies or panicking to sell dips will only lead to repeated losses.
A simple and effective short-term trading plan:
**Buy low, sell high approach (safe and steady):**
- When the price retraces near the 2300 support zone, stabilizes without quick breakdowns, and shows signs of short-term stabilization, you can gradually add small positions to go long.
- No need to hold heavy positions; phased small positions are safer.
- Place stop-loss just below key support levels to avoid sudden dips and market sweeps.
- The initial target for a rebound is around the middle of the range, near 2350.
- If strength continues, look at the 2380—2400 resistance zone.
- Take profits in stages, secure gains, and avoid greed.
**Sell high, shorting in line with trend (capture pullback profits):**
- When the price rebounds and approaches the 2380—2400 resistance zone, and signs of weakening or stagnation appear, consider shorting in line with the trend.
- The clear resistance above and the inability of bulls to push higher make this the best shorting opportunity.
- Manage short-term stops properly; no need to hold through heavy dips.
- If the price pulls back, look at the 2330—2320 short-term lows.
- If weakness persists, target the 2300 support for a full exit.
- Reinvest after each cycle.
**Short-term risk control reminders:**
1. Currently, the market is purely oscillatory. Do not chase breakouts or hold through breakdowns. Wait until the price stabilizes above 2400 to resume bullish positions, or below 2300 to adjust strategies. If the price stays within the range, stick to the high sell and low buy rhythm.
2. Keep positions light; avoid heavy holdings or all-in bets. During oscillations, emotional trading with large positions is risky. Small, frequent trades can accumulate better returns.
3. Do not hold overnight or bet on directions; trade quickly in and out. Focus on one or two precise moves each day to steadily build profits.
The market has no complicated tricks; recently, ETH is a classic range arbitrage market. No need to guess ups or downs, no need to bet on direction—just defend key levels and focus on certainty. Going forward, maintain the 2300—2400 range in the short term, follow the rhythm, sell high and buy low, and easily secure steady short-term profits!