2026-01-12 23:20:27

The true opportunities in the market are often hidden in the gaps between volatility and hesitation. The biggest test for traders is not chasing every price movement, but whether they can see through the next step when everyone is confused.

In the past two days, the market has shown a typical oscillating pattern. Bitcoin rebounded to a high of 92,488 in the early session but faced resistance and pulled back, then found support around 90,000 and rose again to about 92,300, with a clear rhythm throughout. Ethereum also followed suit, spiking to 3,170 in the morning, retracing to around 3,100 at midday, then rebounding to 3,145, and falling back near 3,083 in the early hours.

From a technical perspective, the price has repeatedly tested near key round numbers. Signals of resistance above 92,500 are becoming more evident, while support around 90,000 is gradually weakening. Currently, the trend remains trapped within a range with pressure from both sides, neither effectively breaking above resistance nor falling below support.

Based on this pattern, it seems more advantageous to short on rallies. Specifically: Bitcoin can consider short positions in the 92,000-92,500 range, targeting around 90,500; Ethereum can look for short opportunities around 3,140-3,120, with a target of 3,050.

The impact of the US non-farm payroll data below expectations has already been reflected in price fluctuations, and the market is re-pricing risk. The key is to identify the main direction now, rather than being misled by short-term noise.

BTC-3,83%

ETH-7%

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-15 21:57

The box is really volatile, feels like it's just repeatedly testing.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 01-13 19:15

I'm most annoyed by the box oscillation, and I still have to rely on short positions to force a bottom and rescue the situation.

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ZKProofster

· 01-13 12:38

ngl, this box pattern analysis is technically sound but the real question is whether those support levels actually hold or if we're just seeing noise before macro shifts. prove it with on-chain metrics, not just price action.

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MoonBoi42

· 01-12 23:50

Another range-bound fluctuation, is the short-selling strategy this time reliable?

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FlashLoanLarry

· 01-12 23:49

Oscillating in the box, short positions are the way to go Another round of repeated testing, 92500 can't be broken, 90000 also can't hold, a typical deadlock. After this non-farm payroll report, the market is still digesting, I think it's safer to go short on rallies.

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DeFiDoctor

· 01-12 23:40

The consultation records show that the clinical presentation of this round of market movement is quite interesting—both lines are repeatedly twitching within the range, and the signals of weakening support are becoming increasingly obvious. However, I have to say that the idea of shorting on rallies sounds quite ideal, but the risk of complications during actual operation is often underestimated.

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-12 23:35

In a box-shaped consolidation, you should short at the highs and not at the lows. This logic is sound.

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