First, let’s talk about yesterday’s move—from 92,000 down to 88,000. Did you catch that 4,000-point drop?
When the price was hovering around 92,000 yesterday morning, the hourly chart was already clear: a double-top pattern had formed, the neckline was broken and even retested for confirmation, and the previous low was also taken out. At times like this, once the turning point is set, a new reversal is very likely. So I went straight for it—opened a short position right away, with a stop loss set just above the previous high.
As you saw, it dropped all the way to 88,000—almost 4,000 points. For short-term trades like this, just manage your exit timing well—don’t get greedy.
After taking profit on the short, my plan was to wait for a rebound and then look to short again at a higher level. Risk management is the same as always, stop loss just above the previous high. I actually discussed this approach back on December 4.
Looking back at that day, I laid out two scenarios:
**Path A:** Top out right away → drop sharply without any pause → form a bearish continuation channel → break down further → target the 75,000 level below. This is the kind of aggressive, relentless move where one drop follows another without any breather.
**Path B:** Consolidate sideways at the current level → push slightly higher → complete a distribution phase → then head down together. This path would shake out a batch of shorts first, confuse the crowd, then move as one.
Honestly, which path we take doesn’t matter. What’s important is the direction—down. Whether it’s a straight drop or a fake-out rally before falling, the big picture hasn't changed. For short-term trades, follow the rhythm; for the mid-term, watch for the 75,000 level. Stick to your stop loss discipline and let the market play out the rest.
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SelfSovereignSteve
· 12-06 14:52
Hit 4,000 points, but it still feels like there’s more to come. 75,000 is the real test.
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WhaleMistaker
· 12-06 14:52
I missed the 4,000 mark yesterday and ended up reading the direction wrong. Now my mindset is a bit shaken.
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MoodFollowsPrice
· 12-06 14:46
Got a bit of it, but didn't get it all. Kind of regret not copying more.
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GasFeeDodger
· 12-06 14:38
Oh no, I missed the 4000 mark, reacted half a beat too slow.
I did see the double top yesterday, but just couldn’t bring myself to short it. I was still hesitating when it tanked.
Path A or path B, either way it’s almost certain to go down, just depends on how it plays out.
75,000 is a bit far off, better keep an eye on the current rebound for now.
First, let’s talk about yesterday’s move—from 92,000 down to 88,000. Did you catch that 4,000-point drop?
When the price was hovering around 92,000 yesterday morning, the hourly chart was already clear: a double-top pattern had formed, the neckline was broken and even retested for confirmation, and the previous low was also taken out. At times like this, once the turning point is set, a new reversal is very likely. So I went straight for it—opened a short position right away, with a stop loss set just above the previous high.
As you saw, it dropped all the way to 88,000—almost 4,000 points. For short-term trades like this, just manage your exit timing well—don’t get greedy.
After taking profit on the short, my plan was to wait for a rebound and then look to short again at a higher level. Risk management is the same as always, stop loss just above the previous high. I actually discussed this approach back on December 4.
Looking back at that day, I laid out two scenarios:
**Path A:** Top out right away → drop sharply without any pause → form a bearish continuation channel → break down further → target the 75,000 level below. This is the kind of aggressive, relentless move where one drop follows another without any breather.
**Path B:** Consolidate sideways at the current level → push slightly higher → complete a distribution phase → then head down together. This path would shake out a batch of shorts first, confuse the crowd, then move as one.
Honestly, which path we take doesn’t matter. What’s important is the direction—down. Whether it’s a straight drop or a fake-out rally before falling, the big picture hasn't changed. For short-term trades, follow the rhythm; for the mid-term, watch for the 75,000 level. Stick to your stop loss discipline and let the market play out the rest.