2025-12-25 20:23:58

There is a key milestone right now—the large-scale settlement of BTC options at 16:00 is imminent. From the current market situation, the price trend is mainly being driven by quantitative algorithms, and market liquidity is operating strictly according to the established track. Once the settlement occurs, the situation will become more complicated. Volatility will spike instantly, and directional judgments will become extremely blurred. At this point, rash actions may lead to losses.

My strategy is simple: first close out BTC positions to unload psychological burdens. After the settlement dust settles and the market direction truly emerges, I will then seize the opportunity to intervene according to the rhythm. The current phase is such that—attack when possible, defend when necessary, avoiding the chance of digging my own trap.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 6h ago

honestly the quant algos are just front-running retail at this point, nothing new there... but yeah, flat before settlement is the move. let the dust settle, read the actual vol data, then think about re-entry. no point getting liquidated for 200 bps of noise

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SillyWhale

· 6h ago

Yeah, this wave definitely requires us to hold on tight; quantitative trading is controlling the market. I just don't believe that the settlement moment can be so smooth; it will definitely explode. Closing positions is the right approach; keeping a calm mindset is the most important. Wait until after the settlement to look at the direction; there are plenty of opportunities anyway. In times like this, being impatient is the easiest way to lose money.

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MetaMisfit

· 6h ago

It's settled, and we'll see once the dust settles. This round is indeed easy to fall into traps, I share the same opinion. Quantitative trading is no secret anymore; it's safest to stay flat before settlement. A true expert knows when to rest. Your approach is steady; not being greedy and avoiding losses is the key.

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AirdropDreamer

· 7h ago

I learned from this move: instead of stubbornly holding my position, it's better to get out first and wait for signals. The night before delivery is the easiest time to be exploited by quantitative trading; clearing out and observing is the true art of survival. Honestly, the moment of delivery is 100% chaos; anyone still sweeping the floor at that time is a hero. Quantitative traders are essentially the behind-the-scenes manipulators of the market when you think about it. Waiting for the dust to settle before re-entering is much better than being dragged around by algorithms like now. I also cut my position in half; the rest depends on how things look after delivery. This is called risk management—way smarter than those who go all-in gambling on fluctuations.

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