2026-01-17 08:32:17

After analyzing the 1-hour liquidity distribution chart, the short-term bullish and bearish patterns are still not very clear. However, there's an interesting detail — at the price levels of 946 and 942 below, a large amount of long positions suddenly accumulated, likely because some investors were eager to buy the dip last night.

Conversely, above, from 98000 upwards, almost no significant short positions are visible. What does this asymmetric distribution of positions usually indicate? It's hard to say in the short term.

But one issue must be taken seriously: the market maker's short-term manipulation to crush the price can’t be prevented by anyone. So, risk management should always come first, and don’t be fooled by the superficial liquidity illusion. Observe more, act less, and wait until the position relationships truly stabilize before making moves.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 2h ago

Is all this chips accumulated at the bottom really a bottom-fishing or just a trick? When the market maker dumps, everyone is equal. Or maybe we should wait and see. Asymmetry is asymmetry. If you can't explain it clearly, don't make random moves. The guys who entered last night are probably panicking now. I agree with the saying "look more, move less," but only if you can really hold your nerves. This chip distribution looks a bit strange; I always feel something's off. I've seen many false liquidity illusions; someone always falls into the trap. The happiest when bottom-fishing, the most uncomfortable when the market dumps. With so much space above and so many chips below, a quick move will settle everything.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 11h ago

That pile of long positions looks suspicious, I always feel it's a trap. No one can escape a big player dumping the market; let's play it safe this time. Most of the people trying to bottom fish will probably get hurt... Liquidity is something that, honestly, is an opportunity but also a trap. There are so few shorts above? I'm actually more hesitant now. Wait and see, don't rush to act.

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SwapWhisperer

· 23h ago

That pile of chips really is诱多, can't prevent a sell-off, just honestly watch --- It's that set of "look more, move less" again, but the key is who can resist not moving --- Asymmetric chip distribution, to put it nicely, isn't it just that the big players end up eating it all in the end --- The group trying to bottom fish, probably about to be harvested again --- Looking at the liquidity chart on the 1-hour timeframe, it's really tough, I don't think you can see anything at all --- Above 98,000, there are fewer shorts, which means more room to go down, and this logic also works in reverse --- Waiting for chips to settle? Bro, wake up, chips will never settle, only money will always settle

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 01-17 09:02

The guys trying to bottom fish probably need to get hammered once to learn their lesson.

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FudVaccinator

· 01-17 08:55

Those two orders at 946 look too suspicious. Is it really a bottom-fishing or just a trap to lure more? I choose to trust risk control first. The dealer has been playing this trick for years, always smashing like this. The distribution of chips is asymmetric... let's talk about it later, anyway there's no rush. It's easiest to suffer losses when you act without seeing clearly, better to observe first. The bullish accumulation is so intense, but I always feel something's off.

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FrogInTheWell

· 01-17 08:53

Here is the translation: --- Same old tricks again, the brothers trying to bottom out are probably about to get hurt --- Asymmetric chip distribution? I just want to know who can accurately predict where the market maker will hit next --- Less trading and more observation, this saying is good, but no one can really do it --- That pile of long positions at 946 looks tempting, but in the end, retail investors always suffer in silence --- After watching the chart for so long, it all comes down to risk management to save your life, this is the reality --- I've noted the term "liquidity illusion," next time I get cut, I’ll use it to comfort myself --- Is a lack of bearish setups above always a good sign? Laughable, isn’t this just the market maker’s game of feigning weakness to trap?

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SchrodingerProfit

· 01-17 08:50

There are so many long positions stacked below, but I feel like it's a trap. Be cautious when bottom-fishing; the big players love to play this way. Wait, is 946 really support or just a trap? Not sure. There are so few shorts above, what does that mean? Kinda strange. Still need to control risk, don't get fooled by the chips. Look more, act less, really no problem. Why does this wave of market feel like everyone's just guessing? I'll keep observing; acting too early might get you caught.

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GhostAddressHunter

· 01-17 08:44

That pile of chips at 946 is interesting, but I still don't dare to move. This wave of dumping can't be stopped, so I'll just wait patiently. Those trying to bottom fish are getting anxious, and I'm just watching.

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SerumSqueezer

· 01-17 08:34

It's the same old game with chips again. The large number of bulls stacked below is probably just laying the groundwork for a dump later. It looks tempting, but who dares to really buy in? The dealer's knife can't be stopped. Asymmetric distribution, to put it simply, is just waiting for prey. When the bears are weak, it's even more dangerous. Wait a moment, don't rush to enter the market and send money.

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rugpull_ptsd

· 01-17 08:34

There are still quite a few people bottom-fishing, just worried this is the market maker's sugar-coated trap. --- 946 Why are the chips stacked so neatly there? I find it a bit hard to believe. --- The saying "look more, act less" is harsh, but only a few really follow it. --- The illusion of liquidity... has already been trapped once before, now just smelling that scent gives me goosebumps. --- Above 98,000, it's all empty and eerie to look at. --- Having suffered losses from smashing the market, I become very sensitive when I see it now.

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