2026-01-08 09:30:46

Recently, this wave of market movement has been a bit frustrating. ETH has indeed held steady at the $3200 level, looking quite stable, but the question is—is this stability real or is the main force just putting on a show? Upon closer inspection, there's something suspicious about the way funds pushed up this price level. I'm worried it might be a classic pump-and-dump scheme, attracting retail investors in, only to suddenly dump the price afterward.

SHIB is even more heartbreaking. Not long ago, it was all the rage, and now many people are talking about the "zeroing trap." Basically, after the coin's price was pumped up, the whales withdrew their orders en masse, causing retail holders' chips to turn to paper in an instant. Looking at community sentiment, quite a few people are indeed caught in this trap. Such short-term behavior reversals happen very quickly, so we need to keep an eye on it.

XRP looks even worse. With such a decline, the rebound is weak, a typical dead cat bounce. Given this trend, there's no need to analyze technicals anymore. Plus, XRP is more susceptible to policy news, so relying solely on charts can easily lead to pitfalls.

The most eye-catching aspect is the overall market fund situation. Despite such a fierce rally, no new funds are entering the market. It’s like the soup has been ladled multiple times—there's always a bottom somewhere. Of course, black swan events can change the situation at any time, but at this pace, vigilance must be at its maximum.

The risks are clear: ETH's support might not withstand the trap of chasing profits, SHIB's community sentiment can change suddenly, XRP faces significant policy risks, and the overall market funding pressure is still there. These are real hidden dangers, not alarmist talk.

ETH-3,45%

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degenwhisperer

· 01-10 23:09

Still acting again, what's the point of holding steady at 3200? I bet five bucks that the market will crash this week. The SHIB community is now a mess; those who should have left early already did. The soup has been drained, and they still want it to rise—laughable. As soon as the XRP policy news came out, it was doomed; there's nothing more to say. The capital pool is just that big; someone has to take the final baton. This time, you really need to protect your positions well and not be lured into buying more.

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BankruptWorker

· 01-08 17:21

Buddy, this wave is really all bark and no bite, feels like they're just acting The SHIB crowd really is self-hypnotizing in the community even after being trapped, I honestly don't understand Who dares to buy at the 3200 level, anyway I don't have any coins left As soon as the XRP policy issue comes out, it immediately kneels, this thing is too hard to please --- Hey, wait a minute, why does your article not say anything good, all negative energy --- The metaphor of being scooped multiple times is perfect, that's exactly the feeling --- The big players are probably just putting on a show, I feel like they're just acting --- Forget it, don't watch anymore, all in stablecoins, let's wait and see --- With such huge capital pressure, still daring to chase the rally, really bold

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DefiVeteran

· 01-08 09:58

Oh dear, it's that old trick again. I said 3200 is just too magical a level. It's not just me who got trapped; the SHIB community is now in a state of despair. The liquidity is so weak that a collapse is only a matter of time. Whenever XRP's policy issues arise, it crashes; pure technical analysis is useless. This wave is really a bit too fierce, but it's so fierce that it feels off. The retail investors in SHIB should learn their lesson; they can still catch a few more swings. Holding ETH above 3200 is all about acting skills; the next bottom will come faster. The market is like a bowl of soup that's been repeatedly ladled; I've already been on high alert. Waiting for the black swan to fly in; now lying flat is better than anything. The manipulators' methods of cutting leeks are becoming more sophisticated; it's hard to guard against.

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SneakyFlashloan

· 01-08 09:56

You're just fooling people again. Is the ETH position really stable? I remain skeptical. The SHIB community is truly terrible now. Those who have liquidated are all trapped. XRP has nowhere to fall; even the rebounds lack presence. The funding situation is a mess. This wave of rise is just too bizarre. Entering now is purely asking for trouble. Let's wait and see.

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-08 09:55

I can't fully agree. The position of ETH still feels hopeful. Why are you all so pessimistic? --- Friends who lost a lot with SHIB, don't blame me, but honestly, it was time to withdraw a long time ago. --- XRP looks so terrible, it's just annoying to watch. It's better to check out other options. --- Where did all the funds go? That's what I really want to ask. It really feels empty. --- The term "trap for attracting money" is used perfectly. I do have people around me who got caught. --- Black swan events sound nice, but you still have to control the rhythm yourself. --- This round of market feels like a dream. Waking up is the real thing. --- Community sentiment has already become rotten, and that's the most dangerous signal. --- Once the policy is announced, XRP can collapse at any moment. It's good to be mentally prepared. --- Not much money is left, but the mental exhaustion is real.

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OldLeekConfession

· 01-08 09:50

I understand the requirements. Now I will generate 8 comments with different styles and a human touch: --- Really, that position at 3200 looks comfortable, but I always feel something's off. SHIB is just cutting the leeks again, come on. XRP looks terrible, there's nothing more to say. The funds are so limited; repeated tinkering won't change anything. I'm tired of hearing the term "trap for trapping more," it's always the same. When community sentiment collapses, retail investors have to cut losses—that's the pattern. The real problem is no new funds entering the market; everyone is just waiting. If a black swan really comes, there's nothing we can do now.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-08 09:48

Listen, listen, I just want to ask— is ETH at 3200 really safe? I don't even dare to move now. I've seen through this SHIB thing; the zeroing trap is exactly right, retail investors are just the ones getting cut. Just give up on XRP, a dead cat bounce is pointless. This much capital, still flipping back and forth, will blow up sooner or later. The main players are again doing fakeouts, I'm so damn exhausted. This wave of market movement is purely a big players' game, retail investors are caught in the crossfire. Feels like it's going to crash, just look at the capital flow. What's the current atmosphere in the SHIB community? All complaints from those trapped. ETH can't hold out much longer, I bet five bucks. Once policies come out, XRP is immediately worthless, why are people still holding it? The entire market has no new blood coming in, that's the most terrifying part. It's the same old tricks—pulling up then crashing down, retail investors are always the last to know. I'm just waiting for a black swan event; maybe it can save the market. I've seen through it, this is the feast of the whales, we're all just spectators.

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SerumSurfer

· 01-08 09:39

Are you acting again? You lost just because of this broken position at 3200. This time SHIB is truly trapped and dead, retail investors are all crying. XRP drops like this and you still dare to chase, pure money giveaway. Funds have all dispersed, only an empty shell is left bragging. ETH is not stable at all, it could reverse and crash at any time. The SHIB community is already in chaos, you'll lose more if you watch further. No new funds are entering, this rally won't last long. Once the policy is announced, XRP will plummet directly. Be smarter. The market is just playing out, don’t be greedy everyone. The whole market is acting, anyone who believes it will lose.

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