#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
​Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity:
​The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026

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If it's really a bear market, look at the monthly chart, twelve thousand double tops, compared to the previous pattern of six thousand double tops. It's just beginning to fall, even if the volatility decreases, a 70% drop would still bring it down to 30,000 dollars, and it would take a year to fall that much. But is it really a bear market now?

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January 29, 2026 evening level:
Strategy: Guerrilla warfare! Take profits and run to prevent being bitten by dogs!!
Ethereum: The overall trend is bullish, with a minor correction:

1. Short entry points:
Place short orders at 3007
Monitor at 2984 for short
2. Long entry points:
Monitor at 2915 for long
Place long orders at 2866
Dream target levels:
Long: around 2687 (2690-2678)
Short: 3110
Dream orders do not set take profit; set stop loss at your discretion, move stop loss forward, and look up for stop loss.
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1.29 Thursday Latest Bitcoin and Altcoin Strategies

Last night, our low-buying strategy once again hit point-to-point, with both Bitcoin and altcoins reaching the first target levels before facing resistance and declining. There is still good room for movement. Tonight is another critical period for bulls and bears to compete. The overall rhythm remains steady and advancing!

Recently, Bitcoin and altcoins have been affected by factors such as Federal Reserve policies, resulting in a volatile trend. The battle between bulls and bears is intense. Short-term directions should focus on news rela

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ETH short positions or poor position management. On the 29xx level, I added too much to my position. Seeing the divergence near 3044, I didn't have the courage to add more shorts. Fortunately, it dropped back, allowing me to break even on part of my position. I'll continue holding with a comfortable mindset.

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$ETH Bullish
Above 2950
Take profit around 2980-3060
If it continues to fall, consider adding positions around 2935
Stop loss at 2920

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