2026-01-21 08:23:12

Recently, BTC has shown adjustments on the monthly chart, and many people are getting anxious due to market volatility. Instead of getting caught up in daily noise, why not take a step back and do a thought experiment.

Looking at a longer time frame—1 year or 5 years? When examining the current price from this perspective, where does it stand?

Suppose your long-term judgment on BTC is bullish, and you even believe it will reach the $200,000 level in 5 years. What does this current dip mean? It’s not risk; it’s the gradual elimination of premium. The "panic" in the market at this moment, when you look through it, is essentially outside capital competing for lower entry costs.

For those truly optimistic about the long term, a dip is not a signal to escape. On the contrary—it's an opportunity to add positions. Don’t be fooled by short-term fluctuations.

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LootboxPhobia

· 11h ago

Basically, it's a test of mentality. Those who truly believe in the long term won't panic at all; instead, they'll be picking up bargains.

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DecentralizeMe

· 11h ago

Really, if it drops, it drops. Why worry about what will happen five years from now? As long as the logic hasn't changed, it's all good. --- Don't want low-priced chips? Even if I give you this wave, you don't want it haha. --- You're right, but honestly, there aren't many who can really hold on. Let's not pretend to be experts. --- I like the idea of premium elimination; it sounds much better than "bottom-fishing." --- The question is, who the hell really believes in five years? Everyone's words sound right. --- Short-term noise definitely needs to be ignored, but a trembling wallet is another matter. --- No rush to add positions; let's wait and see if there's a lower price. --- Still the same advice: if you have spare cash, don't be timid; if not, don't force it. --- I choose to believe in this wave; anyway, there's nothing much to worry about.

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RumbleValidator

· 12h ago

Honestly, this wave of decline is actually a process of testing the strength of market consensus. Weak hands have a very low efficiency of being forced out. Before adding positions, you need to clearly calculate your validation cycle. Don't be fooled by the number 5 years—data is what matters. Monthly adjustments? Normal node stability testing. Anyone who truly believes in a 5-year target should understand that this is not risk. In plain terms, retail investors are being cleaned out, institutions are taking the opportunity to lower their costs, and the network reliability is vividly demonstrated in this wave. I've seen this kind of "panic" many times. It's always the same script—just a test of conviction.

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ChainMaskedRider

· 12h ago

Isn't it better to add positions at lower levels? Do you really have to wait for a rebound to regret it?

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