2026-01-08 08:24:21

Pullbacks are actually opportunities to add positions. I predicted a few days ago that before breaking $100,000, there would inevitably be repeated oscillations and shakeouts—large drops followed by small adjustments. This is not a bearish signal, but a necessary process to clear out weak hands, especially those high-leverage traders, retail investors following the trend, and panic sellers who got scared out.

My strategy is simple: keep both spot and futures grid positions unchanged. If the upside opens up, capturing the 40% gains on this position is enough to be profitable; if there's a significant drop, then go all-in. The advantage of this approach is that it allows for both offensive and defensive moves—either hold on for big gains or take advantage of the recent rise, which has already been quite good.

The key is mindset. Those who can hold on will benefit from the big trend, while those who can't have already made money in the previous wave. No matter which entry point you took during this ETH rally, you haven't lost.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-10 20:55

Hey, this set of logic, I feel like I've heard it a hundred times before. Who can stay calm when the market crashes? Talking about full-position deployment is easy, but in reality, few can hold on. That's right, but the hardest part is execution... That recent wave really convinced many people to give up, and now they're starting to tell stories again. Mindset is indeed key, but those who lose money are often the ones with the best attitude. This rhythm is the same as last year. After such a long washout, should it really rise now? Grid trading is a good tool, but I'm just worried about setting the positions incorrectly and getting caught in a deadlock.

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MetaverseHermit

· 01-10 20:14

To be honest, this round of shakeout is just screening people. Only those who can endure deserve to enjoy the big gains. It's not me saying this, but seeing you all cheer so loudly in the group, and then becoming numb at a one-point drop. Mindset is the biggest enemy, brothers. I'm just wondering, why does someone always get scared out every time? How many times has this script been played? Holding on is the way to profit. Simple and straightforward, but that's exactly how effective it is. If you ask me, not moving now is actually the smartest choice. Eating a 40% position during a rise—this approach has no flaws, it's very steady. Retail investors are just too greedy, and as a result, they end up not catching anything. Mindset, mindset, mindset—this has been my biggest realization in the past six months.

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MelonField

· 01-08 11:15

This guy really can't hold it anymore, talking as if it's a big deal. Honestly, the phrase "a pullback is an opportunity" has been heard for three years. I just want to ask how many people can really hold on. The grid trading and waiting for a rebound, it sounds good, but many people's mentality collapses when doing it. The happiest when fully invested, the clearest when halved. ETH, no matter where you buy in, you won't lose? Bro, that's a bit broad... my friend disagrees. Holding on and being reluctant to cut losses, honestly, are just two concepts.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-08 08:50

That's right, this wave is indeed a shakeout. It's a pity for the retail investors who got scared out. Mindset determines everything. Those who can't hold on have already taken losses. The contract grid strategy is perfect; the timing for full position depends on these two days. On the eve of reaching $100,000, either make a big profit or already break even. Why are some people still running at this time? They've missed out on the previous gains. The bottom-fishing opportunity is right in front of you; it depends on who has the steady nerves. No matter how you buy ETH, you won't lose money—it's just a matter of whether you're willing to add more.

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OPsychology

· 01-08 08:47

This theory sounds comfortable, but how many can truly hold on? The big players all say the same, but some still get scared and cut their losses in the middle of the night. Mindset is indeed the biggest enemy, but it can't withstand a margin call. This wave of ETH's rise is really good, but I don't know where the next 18,000 will be. It's easy to say, keeping the grid in place... I just want to ask how many people can actually do it.

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FancyResearchLab

· 01-08 08:45

In theory, a pullback is indeed an opportunity to add to your position, but the question is—can you really hold on? This contract is quite interesting, and you've locked yourself in.

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rugpull_survivor

· 01-08 08:44

Speaking casually, how many people's mindsets collapse when it actually crashes Holding on is really difficult, brother, I always take profits and run This wave does look like a shakeout, just worried that it's really the top The grid strategy sounds good, but you need sufficient capital Mindset is easy to talk about but extremely hard to implement, I've never held on Anyway, I've already jumped in, whether to follow this round or not doesn't matter People say this every cycle, wait until it drops 30% before considering

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MEVHunterWang

· 01-08 08:33

Speaking casually, how many can really hold when it comes to smashing the market? This wave truly tests the mentality. I almost got scared out the day before yesterday. Grid trading is indeed stable, but the prerequisite is having enough capital to withstand the downturn. The key is that mentality can't be trained; you only realize your true strength when real money is at stake. Saying "full position" is easy, but when you hit rock bottom, your hands will be trembling. Holding on definitely leads to big gains, but in reality, very few can really hold through. This is a psychological game; it's about mental resilience, not technical skills. Honestly, I’ve already been shaken out once during this round of oscillation and shakeout. A few days ago, the gains were pretty good, but I still feel a bit regretful; I couldn't completely ignore the market. How do you currently judge the signals that the shakeout is complete? It seems like it will fluctuate again.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-08 08:25

The words are good, but I'm just worried that when the price really drops, they'll change their tune again. But speaking of which, this round of shakeout was indeed expected; it all depends on who can hold on. I've also tried contract grid trading; it's easier to talk about than to do. Mindset is really a killer; I have a bunch of people around me who just lose because of this. Going all-in is a tough move; you need to have a strong heart.

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