2026-01-21 06:22:04

What are the unlocking risks tomorrow? Actually, many people have noticed. But the real issue is that the spot market has already been controlled by the whales. The recent contract fee income is enough for them to easily suppress the unlocking selling pressure. The key point is, they no longer need to take on new longs—on the contrary, they need to short to serve as fuel.

This move is quite classic. Sideways trading to trap long positions, just like certain coins that wash repeatedly. New short positions entering? They can still push it higher. People placing short orders at high levels are basically stepping stones for this wave of market movement. The situation at this level looks calm, but in reality, every step is a setup.

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bridge_anxiety

· 13h ago

It's the same trick again, the market maker is happily eating the short positions.

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RunWhenCut

· 13h ago

Alright, now I understand. It's the same old trick again. Contract vampirism, spot trading locked, short positions are just human ATM machines. --- Whales are playing this game so skillfully, ranging and washing out traders in one go. Whoever comes in, whoever dies. --- They've planned every step carefully, while we're still guessing. They've already set up the trap. --- It looks harmless, but it's actually all a trap. This is the current situation. --- Getting cut again? Feels like this position is truly an ambush. --- To the guys shorting, you're just stepping stones; there's no escape. --- Contract fee income is enough to suppress the market; spot trading is no longer under our control. --- But seriously, when will we stop being set up? So annoying. --- Entering short = giving away money. Now I get it. --- Beneath the calm surface, it's all a killing game. Just looking at it makes me sick.

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DeFiChef

· 13h ago

The market maker's set of shakeout tactics is really old school. After collecting contract fees, they rely on shorting to suck blood. Those who buy in at high prices are all big fools.

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HashRateHermit

· 13h ago

Old tricks again, short positions at high levels are all cannon fodder, this wave is destined to be爆。 --- Contract fee income can suppress selling pressure, the market makers are really not in a hurry. --- Seemingly calm but actually every step is a trap, this is the most terrifying part. --- Just wait and see how many people get washed out tomorrow. --- Range-bound trading to trap people, very classic, I’ve never seen a mistake made. --- New shorts entering is like offering vegetables, these people really have no sense. --- The issue isn’t unlocking, the key is that the spot market has already fallen, contracts are the real gold and silver. --- If it’s just a stepping stone, then just give it, after all, there are many people who can’t make money. --- Setting up a trap is as easy for the market makers as drinking water. --- They’re going to continue pushing up again, short sellers prepare to be harvested.

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