2025-12-29 04:24:43

Recently, ZEC's performance has been quite interesting. Independent of the overall market trend, its counter-trend rally is quite strong, but the signs of a manipulator controlling the market behind the scenes are also very obvious. These highly controlled coins often play a game of "sudden surge → quick washout," specifically waiting for naive retail investors to buy in. Once caught in the trap, a liquidation is just a matter of minutes.

Currently, market sentiment has completely shifted from the previous fear to FOMO, but this is precisely the most dangerous time. You need to think clearly—Is the market rally truly a breakout or just a fake move? Counter-trend trading relies heavily on timing. If you get it right, you make money; if not, you lose. There’s no middle ground. Instead of gambling on luck, it’s better to wait until you’re sure before acting, or just sit on the sidelines and watch coldly.

Looking at BTC, the current price is at 543.12 USDT. The technical support level is at 521.47, about 3.05% below the current price, which is a relatively stable line of defense. The resistance level is around 544.0, already very close to the current price, indicating limited upward space.

From a trading perspective, since the price is near the resistance level, you can place a short order around this area. But the key is to set a proper stop-loss—once the price breaks through the 544.0 resistance line, the stop-loss must be executed immediately. Don’t think about holding through the breakout. The market rhythm has changed, and your strategy needs to adjust accordingly.

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bridge_anxiety

· 8h ago

The trader’s tactics are really clever, waiting for retail investors to send money. I don’t understand this wave of ZEC rally, but those holding long positions should be careful. BTC is stalling at the resistance level, and the 543 position is too awkward. When FOMO emotions rise, it’s often the beginning of cutting leeks. Watching the show from outside the market is more comfortable than reckless operations. Is the support level around 521 really stable enough? I remain skeptical. Setting stop-losses properly is the most important; holding long positions is just asking for trouble. In this kind of market, you have to dance with risk—either profit or loss. If 544 can’t break through, better to retreat; don’t waste effort.

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SatoshiHeir

· 8h ago

It should be pointed out that this analysis completely ignores the truth of on-chain data. ZEC's "countertrend" is fundamentally untenable, and you retail investors always love to treat short-term fluctuations as some deep logic. Stop being naive, the big players don't need to go to such lengths; the market will naturally filter out those who should be eliminated.

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ChainPoet

· 9h ago

ZEC I've seen this routine too many times, a full cycle of pump and washout, retail investors are still foolishly buying in Is it a fake breakout or a real breakthrough? The key is whether you can hold on. I'm just sitting on the sidelines watching the show BTC's resistance level is very close, the upward space is indeed limited, so be cautious when shorting now Set your stop-loss properly and that's it. Don't tell me about fighting against the trend, that only means losing money The worst time for FOMO is often when you get liquidated, really

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SnapshotStriker

· 9h ago

The old trick of the market maker is really outdated. When FOMO emotions kick in, they start cutting the leeks. After seeing it so many times, I’m too lazy to follow the trend. Watching the show from the sidelines is more comfortable anyway, and the ones who get liquidated won’t be me. BTC is indeed in a bit of an awkward position right now, stuck at a resistance level and unable to move. ZEC surging against the trend? Wake up, this is a classic sign of a trap. The price at 543.12 is really hard to predict where it’s headed next, it’s too subtle. Shorting is fine, but no matter how much you emphasize stop-loss, it’s not enough. Holding a position blindly is asking for death. The most terrifying part of FOMO is that you can’t tell whether it’s a real breakout this time or just another shakeout. Instead of betting on luck, it’s better to wait until you see clearly before smashing, there are plenty of opportunities anyway. Counter-trend trading is like dancing on a tightrope; one wrong step and you’ll get liquidated.

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0xSoulless

· 9h ago

It's the same old tricks from the big players. When the retail investors follow the FOMO, they're just being taken advantage of. Watch the show from the sidelines to avoid crying when you're trapped. This recent surge in ZEC looks like a fake breakout; just don't get fooled. If you haven't set your stop-loss properly, don't get on the train. Don't blame the market if you get liquidated. Whether it's a real breakout or a false one, I really can't tell.

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