Those staring at the K-line at 3:30 AM are either professional traders or retail investors kept awake by this ETH rally. When the price broke through 3200, many were caught in a dilemma—should they take profits now or chase higher towards 3300?



Let's first look at the latest market data. As of now, ETH remains steady around the 3200 level. Since the rise from 3070, this upward move has already yielded over 100 points in profit. But there's a key point to be cautious about—"false breakouts" should never be taken as a sign of strength. It's like pursuing something; a smile from the other side doesn't mean you've succeeded. Most of the time, it's testing your patience. The same applies to the market—3200 is the real battleground where bulls and bears are testing each other.

From a technical perspective, let's analyze. The daily chart is the best timeframe for judging medium-term trends. Currently, ETH peaked at 3215 and bottomed at 3090, forming a typical oscillating upward trend. Three core indicators deserve attention: First, the EMA trend indicator is still in a contraction phase, meaning the market will likely fluctuate around 3200 in the short term. It won't skyrocket or crash sharply; back-and-forth swings are normal. Second, the MACD histogram is continuously expanding, and both DIF and DEA are above zero, which is an important signal that the bulls still have strength, indicating the medium-term trend hasn't reversed. Third, the Bollinger Bands show that the middle band at 3065 provides solid support, holding up multiple dips.

Overall, the current market is in a tricky position between remaining upward momentum and overbought conditions. Those wanting to chase higher should be cautious, as overbought signals are already flashing. Those looking to bottom fish shouldn't rush; the bulls haven't fully exhausted their power yet. The safest strategy is to set a stop-loss around 3200 and wait for clearer directional signals.
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ChainWallflowervip
· 01-16 07:31
Staying up at 3:30 AM to monitor the market is really torturing myself. The 3200 level has been a tug-of-war for a long time. The bulls haven't completely run out of steam yet, but don't be greedy. Wait, could this wave be a false breakout again? Just set your stop-loss and don't chase the highs. The 3300 level is a bit uncertain.
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OnchainArchaeologistvip
· 01-15 01:50
This level at 3200 is really torturous, it feels like if you don't set your stop-loss points properly, you'll get cut. Fake breakouts really can't be trusted; I've seen this kind of pattern many times. I'm still awake at 3:30 AM, honestly driven crazy by the pump. EMA contraction during this period should be just a repeated tug-of-war, so annoying. The middle band of the Bollinger Bands holding up gives a bit of confidence; it’s not going to collapse immediately. Overbought signals are already appearing, rushing to buy at this point really requires some weighing. Set your stop-loss and just relax, wait until the direction is clear before acting. The bulls haven't completely lost momentum, but we can't be too optimistic either. Between 3200 and 3300, just keep chopping back and forth like this; who knows if it can finally break through. It looks like we still need to endure, there’s no quick answer yet.
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NFTregrettervip
· 01-15 01:40
Breaking through this 3200 level only to come back, it's a classic fake breakout, exhausting everyone's patience. I was still awake at 3:30 AM and I immediately knew, this is just fate. Watching EMA still contracting, it looks like we're headed for more tug-of-war and torment. Honestly, the MACD red histogram is gaining some momentum, but when the overbought signal lights up, I get scared. Set your stop-loss, lie down and wait for signals—anyway, chasing high is impossible. I missed the 3070 move, and I won't chase it now either; it's too tiring. The middle band of the Bollinger Bands held up, at least preventing a crash—consider this some comfort. The bulls are out of energy but not completely dead; this awkward position is the hardest to handle.
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APY_Chaservip
· 01-15 01:35
This 3200 level is really annoying, tormenting people back and forth. Maybe wait until it drops below 3090 to buy the dip.
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MentalWealthHarvestervip
· 01-15 01:35
This threshold of 3200 is really tormenting people repeatedly; it seems both bulls and bears still have the strength to fight.
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