This sell-off today is interesting not because of the size of the drop, but because it completely exposes that earlier stretch of fake strength.

$ICP It had been hovering above for a while. Many people saw no drop and started getting optimistic, but the more I watched, the more cautious I became. The key is right here: a truly strong tape won’t get pushed back every time it spikes up, nor will it grind around 2.528 repeatedly without ever managing to hold. What I was watching then wasn’t the drama—I was watching whether the money was willing to keep coming in.

After it finally loosened up, the shorts’ tempo came out. Now the price is at 2.148, +723.89%—it’s already been realized, and the trend extension is obvious. This kind of post-check is very valuable: the “pressure at the highs” isn’t just empty talk; the details will tell you in advance where the risk is.

After profits come in, you need to stay even more calm. Don’t treat gains as a reason to keep acting impulsively. My approach is still the same: 80/20 in batches—protect the main position first, and then see from the tape whether there’s an extension. Don’t chase orders if you missed it; wait for the next opportunity.

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