Macroeconomic events are about to unfold, and the market has entered a tense waiting phase. On the daily chart, Ethereum shows a typical pre-event buildup pattern—converging volatility, decreasing participation, and the entire ecosystem holding its breath for that turning point.



From a technical perspective, the 3200-3160 range is currently the most noteworthy support level. This is not only the lower boundary of recent consolidation but also the last line of defense that bulls are fiercely guarding. If the daily chart can stabilize in this area or even confirm a rebound after a successful retest, the risk-reward ratio for a small position long would significantly improve.

Switching to the four-hour chart provides more actionable insights. The current price is approaching the critical zone of 3210-3160. At this point, close attention should be paid to signals—once the RSI moves out of oversold territory or a clear bullish engulfing pattern appears on the candlesticks, it can be reasoned that this is a rebound opportunity based on key support. The initial target can be set at 3300; with good timing, a decent rebound can be captured.

But don’t forget, the night before an event is often emotionally sensitive and risks can spike unexpectedly. Chasing the market or panicking can only deplete your resources. The correct approach is to lock in support zones, wait for signals, take small positions, and set stop-losses. Finding certain opportunities amid uncertainty is the most probable way to succeed.
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fren_with_benefitsvip
· 01-10 07:38
Hold your breath and stay calm, what are you waiting for? Feels like everyone is just dreaming. Waiting for signals until the end of time, I think I'll just withdraw first. Every time we talk about the 3160 hurdle, we say to hold firm, but what’s the result? It looks like a routine, but trying with a small position definitely isn’t a bad idea. It's that pre-event emotional sensitivity routine again, who would believe it? Looking for certainty in uncertainty? Sounds even harder than the actual trading. After seeing your analysis, I just want to reduce my position, really.
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liquidation_surfervip
· 01-09 20:32
Here comes the support level again, do you really think 3160 can hold? Every time, it's about the rebound of the defense line. --- Holding your breath and listening quietly feels comfortable, but my principal isn't that calm—cut losses and move on. --- Trying a small long position sounds easy, but it won't be so relaxed when the break actually happens. --- I don't trust macro events; I only trust whether my stop-loss orders can save me. --- 3300 is so close? Let's see if we can hold 3200 first before bragging. --- I believe in the sensitivity of the night before an event, after all, my wallet is more sensitive than anyone else's. --- It's another time of observing RSI flattening, but I prefer to watch how my account actually drops. --- The perfect review technique is always just a little short during real-time operations. --- We've talked about support lines several times; is this time really different? --- Lock in support, wait for signals, set stop-losses—it's all so simple to say.
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MetaMaximalistvip
· 01-07 09:58
ngl the whole "waiting for macro catalyst" thesis is just cope for sideways action, but the 3160 support hold does matter from a network effects standpoint... if we're thinking about protocol sustainability through these consolidation phases, anyway
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ApyWhisperervip
· 01-07 09:56
Waiting for a signal again. This time, it's all about whether 3160 can hold. If it breaks, I'll admit defeat.
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AirdropHunterZhangvip
· 01-07 09:56
Oh no, it's another waiting game. I hate this kind of stalemate. My small position is almost falling asleep. I bet 3160 can hold, then I'll take a shot and see. Anyway, since the principal was gained for free, I'm not afraid of losing it all. It sounds nice to say it improves cost performance, but it's really just gambler's psychology haha, that's me. But I really need to set a stop-loss. Last time I didn't listen to advice and doubled down, almost losing my break-even point entirely.
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BearMarketMonkvip
· 01-07 09:50
Holding your breath and calming your mind... This phrase is quite interesting; it basically means no one dares to move. I've seen many standoffs like this before. The last time it happened, many people confidently relied on technical charts, only for a black swan to turn everything to ashes. Support level at 3160? Uh, yes, surely some will fiercely defend it—that's just a setup for the leek harvest machine. Light position entry, stop-loss setup... This sounds like risk management, but in reality, it’s just admitting you’re completely uncertain. If you're uncertain, why insist on taking action? My advice is, rather than trying to find so-called certainty in uncertainty, it’s better to accept the ignorance of certainty. After so many cycles, the true winners are always those who do nothing.
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GasWaster69vip
· 01-07 09:45
Oh no, it's the same 3160-3200 argument again. Every time, they say to stick to the defense line, but as soon as it's broken, it breaks quickly. Light positions, light positions. It's easy to say, but can you really hold back? Waiting for signals is less effective than waiting for macro fundamentals to materialize. Anyway, we're just waiting. Holding your breath and staying calm? I think it's more like holding your breath and waiting to be hammered down. 3300? Dream on. When it rebounds to 3250, it's time to run.
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SmartContractWorkervip
· 01-07 09:39
Holding my breath and waiting for the turn, I just remembered the last time I waited like this, and the result was a complete fail. Truly exhausting.
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