2026-01-01 15:40:21

#数字资产动态追踪 The New Year just passed, and the start of the 2026 crypto market is indeed tumultuous. Bitcoin was heavily pushed back from the $90,000 mark and is now fluctuating between $87,000 and $88,000; Ethereum is also behaving similarly, stuck around $3,000 and unable to break through, hovering near $2,980 and driving people crazy.

From the candlestick charts, the trend reversal window has already opened. The Bollinger Bands on the daily charts for the two main cryptocurrencies have compressed to the limit, and a major move could trigger at any time—the problem is that in the short term, the market still needs to continue consolidating within the range. Keep an eye on these levels: $BTC support at 86,000-86,500, resistance at 89,000-90,000; $ETH support at 2900-2920, resistance at 3000-3030.

Recently, the market has been dragged down by two factors: institutional holidays leading to liquidity drying up, and market sentiment plunging into extreme fear. But in the long run, there are many positive factors—regulatory frameworks gradually being implemented, Russia’s crypto market opening imminent, expectations of Fed rate cuts heating up, and leading institutions continuing their布局.

How to operate? Conservative traders should wait and see; if they haven't broken through key resistance levels, they should not hold heavy positions. If the price falls below support, stop-loss immediately and exit. More daring traders can try small positions at support levels, but be sure to set stop-loss orders—don’t rely on luck. Honestly, the 2026 crypto market no longer offers the easy money of blindly betting; we are in an era of stricter regulation, and making money depends on identifying structural opportunities rather than betting on a full-blown bull market. The most important thing is to control your hands—wait for institutional funds to flow back and give clear signals before entering the market, and avoid becoming a bagholder at high prices.

Short-term bullish strategy: $BTC Buy long within the 86500-87500 range, target 88500-89500. $ETH Buy long within the 2900-2940 range, target 3020-3060.

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ZKProofster

· 4h ago

ngl, the bollinger band compression thing is textbook setup material... but honestly? institutions being on holiday is exactly when the real players move. most people here won't have the discipline to actually wait for confirmation signals tho.

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QueenOfHearts7

· 5h ago

Another day of being trapped, the Bollinger Bands compressed to the limit sounds impressive, but I only see my account turning green again. I dare not hold a heavy position anymore; these days, making money with eyes closed has truly become a luxury. Waiting for institutional inflows? It feels like waiting for the Year of the Monkey and the Horse; better to hold onto the support level tightly. If the 86,000 level breaks, I’ll just exit directly—no more playing. ETH is really tormenting; if it can't break through 3000, what’s there to talk about a bull market? Honestly, small-scale trial and error is the way to survive; don’t be greedy, everyone. Feels like this wave of volatility will last a long time, and I’m mentally exhausted.

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MevHunter

· 5h ago

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ParanoiaKing

· 5h ago

It started to get stuck at the integer mark again, and last time 88,000 was also stuck like this...

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WalletInspector

· 5h ago

Damn, it's again volatile. The Bollinger Bands are pushed to the limit, is it really that hard to hold back? --- Institutional liquidity dries up during holidays. I'm tired of hearing this excuse. Just come back early, and it'll be over. --- Try the 86500 level. Anyway, stop-loss is set. If you can't afford to gamble, then don't. --- Wait, is the Russian market really opening? Is this even considered good news? --- Still trusting that 2026 will be a foolproof way to make money? You must be out of your mind. Wash up and go to sleep, everyone. --- ETH is stuck below 3000. So annoying. Should have known not to chase the high. --- If the support level breaks, just get out. "Control your hands"—this phrase is so true. I need to put up a sticky note to remind myself. --- Watching others try small mistakes, I wonder why not go all in. This mindset issue needs fixing.

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AllInDaddy