2026-01-15 10:27:10

Hello traders! The recent market has been quite interesting—Bitcoin has broken through the $97,000 mark strongly, and it hasn't looked back since January 14. Within 24 hours, short positions were liquidated for over $700 million, with BTC and ETH bearing the main pressure. This signals clearly: the bulls are starting to take the helm.

Market funds are also quite lively. Ethereum surged by 5% in one go, surpassing $3,380, leaving behind the critical resistance level of $3,300. Institutional funds have poured in significantly, with reports indicating that a major staking platform has invested around $4 billion in ETH. Coupled with record-breaking inflows into spot ETFs, traditional giants are also following suit. This market movement shows that institutional confidence has indeed returned.

From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is now stable above $96,000, but we should be cautious of potential adjustments caused by geopolitical noise—recent tensions in the Middle East have been somewhat tense, and such risk events often disrupt the rhythm, possibly pulling the price below $96,000. So, if bulls want to position, it’s recommended to do so like this: if Bitcoin holds the support at $91,000, consider buying the dip with spot positions or hedging with futures long positions. The upside target is around $100,000, or even higher, but be sure to set a stop-loss at $95,000 to avoid being caught by a false breakout.

Ethereum might have even greater opportunities. Industry analysts generally believe that the mini bear market has come to an end, with some experts even predicting ETH doubling by 2026, potentially surpassing Bitcoin in strength. In the short term, a reasonable target range is between $3,450 and $4,000, as DeFi and application ecosystems remain hot, making it suitable for swing trading to capture profits.

Regulatory battles are ongoing, and stablecoins and market structure still have many uncertainties. But from another perspective, this could be a good time for large funds to accumulate at low prices. It’s recommended not to go all-in at once; instead, diversify into potential altcoins like SOL and DOGE, building positions gradually to hedge against volatility. This way, you can participate in the market without being hit by single-point risks.

How have you been adjusting your positions recently? Are you following the trend to add more Bitcoin, or shifting towards Ethereum for higher yields? Share your thoughts!

BTC-3.78%

ETH-6.84%

SOL-5.24%

DOGE-4.43%

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AllInAlice

· 01-18 08:48

Wow, 700 million short squeeze, this bullish wave is really fierce. Institutions are in, so what are we afraid of? Go all-in with half in spot. ETH doubling? I might be financially free before 2026, haha. Remember to cut losses at 95,000, don't want to be fooled by fake breakouts. The rotation between SOL and DOGE is the real deal, don't all-in on one coin. The geopolitical risks are indeed annoying this time, we need to see if 91,000 can hold. Spot + futures hedging is the only way to sleep well; going all-in with full position will eventually lead to losses.

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BearMarketBro

· 01-18 03:55

700 million short squeeze? Reminds me of the nightmare of being trapped last time... --- Institutions are really back, and this time it's different --- If 91,000 can't hold, I'll admit defeat --- ETH doubling? 2026 is too far away, I just want to ride the current wave --- Everyone going all-in on BTC, be careful, geopolitical risks are indeed present --- Diversify with SOL and DOGE, I agree with this suggestion, but DOGE has some gambling elements... --- A 95,000 stop-loss seems a bit tight, I usually leave myself more room --- Record-breaking inflows into spot ETFs, this is the most genuine indicator; traditional big players are bullish on the long term --- Is the small bear market over? I feel like we're still in deep water and flames --- ETH from 3450 to 4000 wave, I'm watching this closely

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BlockchainTherapist

· 01-17 09:57

Short squeeze of 700 million? Damn, this rebound is really fierce, institutions are indeed bottom fishing --- ETH doubling by 2026? Dreaming or is it really that strong --- "Don't go all-in" is a good phrase, I was fully invested last time and got trapped until now --- Breaking 100,000 feels just around the corner, but that geopolitical risk is really annoying --- SOL and DOGE taking turns to soar, but it still feels pretty fake, BTC is the most stable --- ETH from 3450 to 4000, I think we should first see if it can hold steady at 3380 before talking

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BridgeTrustFund

· 01-15 10:57

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AirdropAutomaton

· 01-15 10:53

$700 million liquidation, the bullish momentum is really strong Institutions are collectively betting, I wonder how far this wave can go ETH doubling predictions sound nice, but going all-in is really suicidal Diversified allocation is the way to go, I’m also holding SOL and DOGE in ambush Geopolitical risks can come unexpectedly, I must keep a 95,000 stop-loss in mind Record-breaking inflow into spot ETFs clearly indicates a positive trend Is the bear market really over? Feels like there are still tricks waiting for me If I can't hold 91,000, I’ll cut my losses—no hard resistance

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BlockchainGriller

· 01-15 10:49

Shorts liquidated for 700 million? Damn, that move was really fierce, but I still need to stay calm and not get wrecked by FOMO. --- Are institutions really bottom-fishing? It feels like the news always lags behind. I still believe small, regular investments are more reliable. --- ETH doubling by 2026? There are too many boastful analysts, but this wave is indeed interesting. Taking some profits on swings is still okay. --- Geopolitical risks are truly a hidden danger. Just a single news event can cause a dump, and you can't save that much on stop-losses. --- DOGE? I just lol. The story of this coin is probably over. It’s better to hold some SOL for reliability. --- If I can't hold 91,000, I’ll just sell. No matter how many reasons I have, they can't beat the reality of the K-line. --- Diversified allocation sounds comfortable, but it’s actually just another way of saying you lack confidence in the market. Otherwise, why would everyone be stuck in some positions? --- Adding to positions now is a bit greedy, better to keep observing. Anyway, I won’t go wrong. --- Pouring 4 billion in just means feeling secure? Institutions can get caught too. Don’t be too superstitious about them.

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PrivacyMaximalist

· 01-15 10:34

Institutions are really on a buying spree; this bullish momentum is quite frightening. --- If 96k holds firmly, it feels stable, but geopolitical risks definitely need to be guarded against. --- Wait, is it true that 4 billion was invested in ETH? We need to check multiple sources. --- I think going all-in on BTC is a bit foolish; diversification is the key. --- ETH might really break 4k this time; the DeFi sector is still hot. --- A 700 million short squeeze indicates that the bulls are serious; it's time to buy the dip. --- SOL and DOGE are taking turns exploding; it feels like the altcoin season is coming. --- Setting a stop-loss at 95k is crucial; don't get caught in a false breakout. --- Record-breaking inflows into spot ETFs show that traditional finance is truly entering the market. --- Breaking through the key resistance at 3300, Ethereum is likely to rise further; quick profit-taking is essential.

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PessimisticLayer

· 01-15 10:30

97,000 has been broken through, and the bears directly revealed 700 million. I just laughed. 95,000 stop loss? Bro, are you joking with me? When geopolitical issues arise, it immediately drops vertically through. I've seen it happen. Institutions invested 4 billion into ETH, so I'll do the opposite. To be honest, these times are often the most dangerous. I haven't added to spot, and I have some short positions in futures, waiting to see if it can reach 90,000. Doubling by 2026? How did the person who said this get through 2022? I really don't believe it.

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