2026-01-17 04:38:14

Recently observing Bitcoin's market trends, it's quite interesting. Last year around this time, it surged to a high of $126,000, and shortly after the New Year, it retreated to around $89,000. Watching this is quite exhilarating.

But if you ask me, this kind of volatility is quite different from the reckless surges and crashes of a few years ago. Currently, price changes are increasingly influenced by macro factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and policy shifts around the world. Looking at it from another perspective, crypto assets are gradually developing the temperament of traditional financial assets, moving based on fundamental factors. This actually indicates that the entire market is gradually maturing.

What does this mean? Short-term traders looking to make quick profits from volatility need to be more cautious, as market sentiment is no longer easily driven by a single news event. But from another angle, long-term holders might face a gradually converging volatility environment. Although there will still be fluctuations in the short term, this trend towards aligning with traditional asset characteristics may be changing the game rules of the entire crypto market.

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MerkleDreamer

· 21h ago

126,000 to 89,000, this wave of correction is indeed a bit harsh, but on the other hand, it's normal. Damn Fed causing trouble again, now the crypto circle also has to look at Uncle Sam's face. It feels like there's no more pure celebration. Brothers holding long-term, the smaller the fluctuations, the more it tests your mentality. What are your thoughts? Short-term profit-takers are finding it increasingly difficult to survive, this trend. To be honest, macro factors are becoming more and more important, and we can no longer go back to the reckless days.

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QuorumVoter

· 21h ago

12.6K to 8.9K, this wave of decline is a bit painful... But on the other hand, Bitcoin is really starting to focus on fundamentals now, it feels like we can never go back to the era of pure speculation. Whenever the Federal Reserve moves, the crypto prices follow, which is indeed a signal. Short-term traders are probably in for a tough time. Holding long-term feels more comfortable? When volatility converges, it becomes more stable. I find this logic a bit hard to understand. This is the price of maturity, right? The excitement is gone, and making money isn't as easy anymore. So, those still chasing highs now are probably new retail investors...

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VibesOverCharts

· 21h ago

12.6 to 8.9, this wave of decline is indeed quite harsh, but to be fair, those following the trend now are mostly looking to double their investment quickly. Those who have held until now truly understand the fundamentals. It feels like the crypto world hasn't been as "wild" in the past two years; macro movements cause prices to fluctuate, and the pure speculative frenzy has diminished somewhat. Short-term traders are indeed having a tough time, but this might actually be more friendly to long-term holders. Reduced volatility means lower risk, even if it's less exciting. Honestly, going from mindless surges to "dancing" with the Federal Reserve feels a bit like being domesticated. The crypto market can't last much longer; this wave is truly a process of淘沙 (sifting through the sand).

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AirdropBuffet

· 21h ago

126,000 drops to 89,000. This round of operations really tests people's patience, but to be fair, this is what a normal market should look like. Short-term traders really need to be cautious this time, unlike before when a single announcement would get everyone on board. That said, I believe the underlying logic hasn't really changed. The macro perspective is indeed important, but ultimately, it still depends on who can hold on.

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AirdropHermit

· 21h ago

126,000 drops back to 89,000. This fluctuation range really can wash out a batch of people. Mature as it is, I still think it's more boring this way. The feeling of "buying when it rises" is gone. After so many years, now we have to look at the Federal Reserve's face. It's almost like stocks. Short-term surfers should panic. The days of riding on emotions are indeed over. Long-term stability is actually solid. Converging volatility isn't a bad thing; it just means the profit ceiling is lower.

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ForkLibertarian

· 21h ago

12.6K to 8.9K, who can withstand this drop? My old back Wait, are you saying that Bitcoin is now starting to talk about fundamentals? Then the little money I made relying on luck might have to be returned... Macroeconomic factors dominate? It feels like the overall market temperament has changed, not quite the same Short-term traders should be more cautious; this is no longer the era where a single news can make prices soar Long-term viewing of volatility convergence is indeed comfortable, but it also means there are fewer opportunities for sudden wealth Is it true? Are crypto assets maturing? Then what about the sense of superiority we had when we first entered the market? This logic is interesting; macro regulation has changed the game rules, it feels like the crypto world is about to change

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 21h ago

According to my analysis, after the drop from 12.6 to 8.9, the era of getting truly rich has indeed passed. Now, it's all about reading the Federal Reserve's mood and playing it by ear, which feels a bit annoying. Oh my, short-term traders really need to take it easy this time. The days of a single news piece sending prices soaring are gone.

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