2026-01-20 23:52:32

Market Overview for January 21

Recent market conditions have indeed been difficult, with some issues across various sectors, making it a real challenge to profit.

In the past two days, Bitcoin has continued to weaken. A closer look at the charts reveals that last week's surge was mainly driven by institutional activity, especially MSTR's moves. It all feels a bit off—using floating chips to push prices higher, then positioning at the top. This familiar tactic is nothing new.

The situation with Ethereum is even more noteworthy, as its trend clearly lags behind Bitcoin. From trading volume to on-chain data, there are no significant support signals. The short-term correction space may not have been fully exhausted yet.

It is still recommended to prioritize risk management. Currently, market liquidity is limited, and any small disturbance could trigger a chain reaction.

BTC1,63%

ETH2,12%

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AirdropAutomaton

· 56m ago

It's the same old trick again; institutions always harvest the leeks without introducing new tactics.

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YieldWhisperer

· 20h ago

The institution's recent actions definitely have some tricks; I saw through it a long time ago. --- ETH is still too weak; there's no reason for it to rally. --- With such poor liquidity, who dares to hold heavy positions? --- MSTR has played this trick many times before; are they doing it again? --- Basically, they're just waiting to harvest the retail investors. --- Risk prioritization is correct, but some people still go all in. --- Lagging behind isn't necessarily a bad thing; let's wait and see. --- I'm really tired of hearing the term "chain reaction." --- Those currently going long are all gamblers at heart. --- Floating chips push prices higher; the tricks are all the same.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 22h ago

That old trick of institutions to cut leeks is really the same old story. Is MSTR just this?

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 22h ago

No, MSTR's recent actions are indeed a bit dirty, with a strong smell of cutting leeks.

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AlphaBrain

· 22h ago

MSTR's move this time has also bored me, it's the same old trick How many retail investors have been fooled, and it still has to fall further If Ethereum falls again, I'll start buying the dip, anyway, I have some idle funds to spend Risk management is not just talk; liquidity is indeed poor The rise is just a facade; the key is trading volume There are no good short-term opportunities right now, better wait and see

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NFTRegretful

· 22h ago

Damn, it's the institutions again cutting the leeks. This trick is really played out. Wait, is ETH going to continue to decline in this wave? Feels like the odds are not in our favor. Markets with poor liquidity are the most dangerous; a small ripple can wipe them out.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 22h ago

MSTR's move this time is really disgusting. How many times have they played this high-position layout game?

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 22h ago

MSTR's move this time is really not proper; the bagholders at high levels are going to suffer another lesson in blood and tears.

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