2026-01-20 02:26:27

DUSK dropped 62% from its high, and I decided to go long only around 0.2. To be honest, the funding rate was as high as 2 at that time, and such extreme market conditions often signal opportunities. The price eventually rose to about 0.31 before encountering resistance, a five to six times increase which is already significant.

Looking back at this wave of market movement, my biggest realization is — the market's violent fluctuations themselves are signals. The more turbulent the market, the easier it is to find those overlooked opportunities. When I entered at 0.27, it was indeed during the most bearish phase, which explains why the rebound was so quick afterward.

But how high the market can go is a game of chance. After a 5-6x increase, the bullish momentum naturally begins to weaken. From 0.2 to 0.31, shifting from extreme pessimism to a temporary calm, the market has already digested many negative expectations. At this point, it's time to be alert — such rapid rises are bound to be followed by a correction sooner or later.

Trading is about finding probabilities amid uncertainty. Funding rates, technical patterns, market sentiment — each factor tells a story. The key is to understand it.

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SoliditySlayer

· 11h ago

When the fee rate drops to 2, not buying is really brainless. This is the last bottom-fishing opportunity.

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GasFeeVictim

· 12h ago

When the funding rate soars to 2, you should understand that this is a sign of extreme crowding, a good opportunity for contrarian operation. Honestly, I think your judgment of the rhythm from 0.2 to 0.31 was correct; a five to six times increase and you can already walk away with clarity. The most intense extreme emotions are often the turning points; when shorts are accumulated to this extent, it's really time to consider the opposite. After a fivefold increase, the power diminishes, and there's no need to continue greed; exiting in time is the key. By seeing through the rate, sentiment, and pattern, trading can indeed be profitable. The problem is that most people don't understand what the market is saying.

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DefiPlaybook

· 12h ago

According to on-chain data, after a 62% decline, DUSK rebounded to 0.31, with a growth of indeed 5-6 times— but it is worth noting that the funding rate dropped from 2 to its current level, which essentially reflects a signal of diminishing bullish sentiment.

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SeasonedInvestor

· 12h ago

When the rate skyrockets to 2, it's clear—this is the final frenzy of the bears, and the bottom-fishing signals are at their peak. A 5-6x increase has already largely digested the pessimistic expectations; greed is essentially suicidal. The key is understanding what the market is saying. Too many people only look at the price and ignore the sentiment. The resistance level at 0.31 hasn't been broken; the bulls are already exhausted. It's time to take profits instead of stubbornly holding on. This wave was indeed well caught, but the real test is never about doubling your gains, but knowing when to stop.

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