2026-01-21 12:22:27

RIVER Futures' current approach is as follows — holding short positions while also opening some long positions for hedging. The core logic is straightforward: the upward trend is nearly over, and once the next spike accelerates upward, we will close the positions to exit. This serves two purposes: first, to recover previous losses; second, to avoid being wiped out by the rapid spike during that surge.

From a technical perspective, there is excessive liquidity accumulation above, and there will definitely be another upward push. The day before yesterday, the long position at 34 was closed at 37; although some gains were realized, the spike at 33 clearly lacked trading volume and did not effectively break through the liquidity, instead appearing to be a trap to induce short positions. So, another long position was added, which was then closed at 37.

The current strategy is: traders not caught in positions wait for the acceleration upward to start shorting. Those caught can open long positions to hedge risks, and when the upward momentum accelerates, they will all close positions simultaneously. This way, they can participate in the gains during the rise while controlling the risk of liquidation.

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CascadingDipBuyer

· 12h ago

Once again, it's this long-short hedging game. Elegantly put, it's betting on that spike; harshly put, it's dancing on the edge of a knife. Really? Can that 37 line save lives? It looks more like a paper tiger to me. The courage to add positions even when trapped must be thanks to still holding chips. It feels like betting on the moment liquidity breaks, with risks terrifyingly high. Holding short positions to hedge long positions sounds stable, but in reality, it's just the prelude to losing on both sides.

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FudVaccinator

· 12h ago

It's the same old long-short hedging strategy. To put it nicely, it's basically gambling on the needle. --- That needle at 33 without volume trying to lure short sellers—impossible. Such obvious tricks still fool people? --- With so much liquidity piled up, it should have been sold off long ago. There's no point in discussing this now. --- For those caught in a long position, hedging—sounds like just giving yourself some psychological comfort. --- Wait, what does it mean to close at 37? Did the market automatically close it for you, or what? --- Can this wave of needle insertion accelerate? I feel like we're just going to range sideways to death. --- To control liquidation risk, just don't act. The safest strategy is always to stay in cash and sleep peacefully.

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AirdropHuntress

· 12h ago

The trap of shorting is indeed easy to be taken out after analyzing liquidity distribution through research. Data shows that this surge lacks volume, so caution is advised.

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BottomMisser

· 12h ago

You're still playing the long-short hedge strategy, honestly you're just being cowardly. --- That 33 needle really triggered a short squeeze, I almost bowed out too, luckily I didn't chase. --- Wait, can this spike really come? Feels like we're going sideways. --- Hedging strategies sound stable, but in practice, they can easily trap you. Don't ask me how I know. --- The 37 break is a bit urgent, there might still be a chance this wave. --- Opening a long hedge when trapped, not a bad idea, just worried about a big explosion together. --- With so much liquidity accumulated, you really have to watch out for that spike. --- I'm not doing anything right now, just watching you all fight each other around 37. --- The logic is clear, but the key is whether your market sense is accurate. --- Trying to recover losses is the most dangerous, often leading to rushing in at the worst time.

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SchrodingersPaper

· 12h ago

Oh no, it's the same long-short hedging strategy again. It sounds like it's supposed to be stable, but it's actually gambling on a needle... That 33 needle is really outrageous. Wanting to break through with low volume? Wake up, buddy, this is just digging a pit for the bears. The previous losses need to be recovered during this upward move. The pressure is immense. Just close the position at 37... Luckily, I wasn't pierced. Waiting for acceleration to fully exit? I think by then, there might not be any fingers left to press the button.

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