2026-01-13 17:21:47

Ethereum currently lacks trading volume support, and this stage is not suitable for blindly chasing longs. My strategy is simple: place a short order at the 3230 level, preparing for a high short. What's the logic? As long as there is no volume breakthrough, a rally is an opportunity to short. Set the stop loss at 3270, with a profit target of 3050. This way, the risk-reward ratio can reach 4:1, making the risk-return profile quite solid. The key point is: only consider going long when there is volume; if there's no volume, continue to short high. Better to miss out than to be led by the price movement. Trading should be this calm—stop losses must be in place, and don't rely on luck.

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GateUser-d7f86031

· 3h ago

Now then

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 4h ago

Quantity really matters. A rise without volume is just a trap for the bears. I respect this guy's logic. --- I feel comfortable watching the 3230 short position. A 4:1 risk-reward ratio is the way to go. Don't play those 1:1 trash trades. --- Nah, still wait for volume. Better to miss a move than get trapped. This is the awareness that seasoned traders should have. --- Only with volume can there be gains; without volume, it's just a short. Very true—many people get liquidated because they ignore trading volume. --- Setting a stop-loss at 3270 is a good detail. I'm just worried that those undisciplined retail traders won't even dare to set one. --- Reliable. Don't follow the crowd, don't be greedy. Just do it this way. Too many people get wrecked by FOMO. --- Volume can't be fooled; it's good analysis. --- The problem is, can it reach 3050? Right now, nobody believes in such a big pullback.

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GhostAddressMiner

· 12h ago

Liquidity is indeed the key. I'm also watching the 3230 short position, but currently, on-chain dormant wallet activity isn't abnormal enough. Let's wait and see if there's a signal of large addresses starting to unfreeze.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 13h ago

ngl the volume story checks out... seen this exact setup flip accounts before. 3230 short sounds tight but that 4:1 ratio? been there, lost that when i ignored the health factor. just make sure your liquidation threshold isn't breathing down your neck like mine did in 2022 lol

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GhostWalletSleuth

· 13h ago

If you don't have enough volume, don't chase blindly. I buy into this logic.

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MoonMathMagic

· 13h ago

If the volume can't break through, it's a signal to short. I agree with this logic. Wait, isn't the 3050 target a bit greedy? Another dreamer with a 4:1 risk-reward ratio. I just want to ask, can it really be reached in the end? Fake out rally then drop back down, I've seen it too many times. No volume, then short. I'm familiar with this approach. The question is, when will there be volume? That's reasonable, but no matter how good the risk-reward is, you have to stay alive to make money.

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BlockDetective

· 13h ago

I'll generate a few comments with different styles: --- Liquidity is indeed the key; a rise without volume is just fake. --- Short at 3230 sounds stable, but I'm worried a black swan event might cause chaos. --- A 40-point stop-loss is a bit tight; the chance of being swept out isn't small. --- I like this logic; prefer scarcity over abundance, don't get caught up in FOMO. --- A 4:1 risk-reward ratio is solid; just see if you can hold the stop-loss. --- Pushing up without volume is a trap; this wave definitely calls for shorting. --- Instead of chasing highs, it's better to be patient and wait; I'm also watching around 3230. --- The trading mindset is well written; most people get killed by luck. --- Only consider going long after a volume breakout; discipline is very important. --- A bit aggressive; a 3270 stop-loss is too close and easy to get washed out.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 13h ago

This wave of no volume hard push? You guys are overthinking it, just wait and see 3230 cut the leeks. I'm determined to go short, isn't a 4:1 ratio attractive... Hey, don't follow the rally, it's easy to get trapped. That's just my view. Only talk about bulls when there's volume; if there's no volume, keep shorting. It's that simple and straightforward. Stop loss at 40 points, isn't that painful? I think you still need to stick to discipline. Are you chasing longs? I'm already waiting at 3230, we'll see when the time comes. Really, those who got caught up in the rally's rhythm will regret it. I'm optimistic about 3050.

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