2025-12-31 02:25:51

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 can be described as tumultuous. At the beginning of the year, Ethereum faced pressure, Trump issued the Trump coin sparking a frenzy, tariff policies frequently made headlines, Bitcoin broke its all-time high, and the crash in October was unforgettable—after a year like this, it’s not easy to continue making profits in the trading market.

Now, let’s take a look at the latest market pulse. Based on the movement of institutional funds in spot ETFs, BTC has a net inflow of $133 million, ETH a net inflow of $64.2 million, and SOL a net inflow of $5.2 million. This wave of net inflows indicates that large institutions are quietly positioning, but whether this is prelude to a trend reversal still requires further observation.

The liquidation map provides even more interesting information. Both BTC and SOL show a clear bullish tone, with relatively sparse liquidation density; ETH, on the other hand, exhibits a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, with a very dense distribution of liquidation points, which means it’s easier to trigger stop-losses on both sides. Therefore, a conservative trading strategy remains the preferred approach.

Looking at the overall chart, the market still exhibits a oscillating pattern. BTC is fluctuating within the 87,000-90,500 range, ETH’s comfortable zone is between 2,900-3,060, and SOL is active within the 122-129 range. It’s worth noting that at 3:00 AM tonight, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of the monthly meeting, which could influence the subsequent market direction.

**Trading Strategy Reference**:

For BTC, it’s more prudent to buy on dips around 88,000, consider adding positions if it falls below 86,500, with a target of 89,500; alternatively, short positions above 89,500 can also be considered, adding on at 90,500, with an expected pullback to 87,500.

For ETH, 2,950 is a good entry point for long positions, or add more at the bottom around 2,900, with a target of 3,020. For short positions, start at 3,000, add heavily at 3,050, and take profit back at 2,950.

SOL is short-term biased bearish; shorting at 127 or higher is more appropriate, with a stop-loss at 130, aiming for a target of 123.

**Friendly Reminder**: Stop-loss points vary from person to person; adjust flexibly based on your own risk tolerance and exposure. There is no absolute standard answer.

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LoneValidator

· 4h ago

Institutions are quietly entering the market. Am I still hesitating whether to follow or not? Truly impressive.

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LightningLady

· 4h ago

Institutions are quietly accumulating, and ETH is showing a fierce tug-of-war between bulls and bears, making it prone to double explosions. --- If the Federal Reserve minutes can cause a drop this time, around 88,000 should be a good entry point. --- I also agree that SOL is biased bearish. Shorting at the high of 127 is safe, but whether it can hold above 130 is the key. --- I personally think ETH is the most painful this time, with such a high liquidation density, it's really heartbreaking. --- Is this the accumulation of large funds before a trend reversal, or just a prelude to a trap? Let's see the minutes tonight to find out. --- Buying the bottom at 2900 for additional positions? It depends on how BTC moves; otherwise, it could be cut in half.

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GasFeeBeggar

· 4h ago

Institutions are making moves, retail investors need to keep up Wait, can the Federal Reserve minutes really move the market that much? ETH is still stuck, this coin is really annoying, better stick with BTC for stability I was completely wiped out during the October crash, I still feel scared when I look back Is shorting SOL at this price risky? Building a position at 88,000 is really aggressive, I need to wait for a drop below 86,500 before entering

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ForumMiningMaster

· 4h ago

Institutions are quietly accumulating positions, while retail investors are still struggling with stop-loss points. The gap is really huge. --- The recent net inflow of BTC is quite interesting, but can we please not have the Federal Reserve minutes at 3 a.m. messing things up... --- ETH is stuck in a tug-of-war between bulls and bears. Basically, it's a powder keg—whoever moves first loses. --- I agree that SOL is leaning bearish, but going short at 127 feels a bit early. Still, let's wait and see. --- Since 2025, only the tough ones have survived. Respect. --- Stop-loss points vary from person to person, but ultimately it depends on how many chips are left in our accounts. --- In a volatile market, the biggest test is your mindset. Sometimes you just want to go all-in, and then... you know. --- I believe institutions are strategically positioning, but retail investors avoiding chasing highs already count as half the victory.

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BlockchainRetirementHome

· 4h ago

Institutions are secretly accumulating chips. Should we follow or not? This round of ETH's stalemate is really exciting; it's easy to get trapped. The Federal Reserve minutes will be released tonight, time to stay up and watch the market. I've already positioned around 88,000, just waiting for a rebound. I'll buy the dip at 123 for SOL; I don't believe it can go lower. This market test is a test of mental strength. Without stop-losses, there is no tomorrow. What does the net inflow of institutions indicate? Is it a sign of bottom-fishing or distribution?

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