2026-01-13 12:21:24

RIVER's recent market movement indeed exhibited a classic top reversal pattern. From a technical perspective, traders who preemptively positioned themselves with short positions in discussions on forums and communities ultimately gained nearly double the returns. What does this indicate? It shows that the timing for shorting at high levels was quite precise—buying the dip is easy, but catching the top is difficult. However, accurate top identification can lead to substantial rewards.

From a trading mechanism perspective, this operation involves the typical volatility characteristics of altcoins: rapid surge, swift decline, and high leverage risks. Mastering the sense of rhythm is crucial for participants. Although everyone has their own trading style, this case reminds us that key technical levels often determine the ceiling of potential gains.

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OnchainSniper

· 01-16 10:43

Daring to boast about double returns? I think most are just armchair strategists afterward; I haven't seen many who actually bought at the top.

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GateUser-beba108d

· 01-16 10:21

Double the returns sound great, but very few people can actually predict the top.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-14 09:08

Double the profit, this must be the joy of shorting and making money Catching the top is indeed a hundred times harder than bottom fishing; I haven't escaped once RIVER's reversal this time was truly textbook level, but unfortunately I missed it again Mastering the rhythm is the key, but it's easier said than done The volatility of these altcoins, one misstep and you're doomed to liquidation Everyone who identified the precise entry points at high levels has already shared them, why can't I have that kind of brain Actually, the key is to have patience and wait for that perfect opportunity

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-13 12:49

Honestly, a double return sounds great, but this is Schrödinger's bull market — the ones who always make money are those who time it perfectly, while the rest are just bagholders. RIVER's reversal pattern this time is indeed textbook level, but the problem is... who the hell can always accurately catch the top? Genius recognizes the top and lucky ones buy in the right direction. Frankly, it's just a fine line, and the supply and demand curve isn't wrong either.

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DegenGambler

· 01-13 12:31

Honestly, timing the top is a hundred times harder than catching the bottom. I once again missed out. A double profit is indeed tempting, but I'm still idling halfway up the mountain. That's why some people always make money while others lose everything down to their underwear.

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